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What to do in October Nelson, Navy, Nation - Opening 21 October

Nelson, Navy, Nation | Opens 21 October - Trafalgar Day From bustling dockyards to ferocious sea battles, the new Nelson, Navy, Nationpermanent gallery brings to life the tumultuous 18th century, exploring how the Royal Navy affected lives afloat and ashore, as it became a central part of society and turned sea-faring heroes into national celebrities. Gallery opens on Trafalgar Day, a day of celebration and events at the National Maritime Museum - join curators for special gallery tours, delve into the Caird Library to look at manuscripts from those in the Georgian Navy, discover Nelson's relationshipwith two particular woman, sing sea-shanties with the New Scorpion Band and partake in a pub quiz about the great battle. There are also a series of lectures taken place in the coming months connected to the gallery, discussing the British Navy and the wider context of British society at the time.

Island Nation HALF-TERM FUN FOR THE FAMILY What does the sea mean to Britain? What does it mean to be an island nation? Come along and discover more about Britain, its navy and its connection with the sea, through a range of activities celebrating the opening of the new gallery Nelson, Navy, Nation.

Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2013 OPEN UNTIL 23 FEBRUARY 2014 The Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition and exhibition continues to showcase incredible images from amateur astrophotographers. The winners were announced on 18 September and all of them gained worldwide attention following the news. You can now see these images in incredible detail at the Royal Observatory Greenwich until February 2014. Peter Harrison Planetarium SEE THE STARS IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT Throughout the autumn, London's only Planetarium will present a range of shows for all ages, including two new shows: Captured Starlight showcases the images from Astronomy Photographer of the Year and what makes them incredible; whilstUndiscovered Worlds explores newly discovered planets orbiting other stars in the Universe.

Yinka Shonibare MBE at Greenwich OPEN UNTIL 23 FEBRUARY 2014 Yinka Shonibare has created eye-catching installations around Royal Museums Greenwich, as part of our Contemporary Arts Programme. This includes Cheeky Little Astronomer at Royal Observatory Greenwich and large 'Fake death of Nelson' photos and the Queen's House. Follow the new Queen's House Twitter account @TQHGreenwich and updates about the new display via #YinkaGreenwich

Rumculls & Ragwater PERFORMANCE - 1 & 2 NOVEMBER Greenwich Theatre and The River People bring a dark and sumptuous gypsy opera from the Michael Edwards Studio Theatre to theCutty Sark. Rumsulls & Ragwater is a rip-roaring, thigh-slapping, macabre, yet beautiful and delicate show. Using music, puppetry and song The River People weave their stories inside the tavern highlighting the loves, the losses, the happiness and the dark tragedy within. Buy tickets from the Greenwich Theatre.

Join us as a member Music of the Sea Search the Caird Library Stand on the Meridian Line