Royal Museums Greenwich - August

Ships, Clocks & Stars - watch the trailer Our major exhibition follows one of the greatest scientific quests of all time - the search for longitude. The best minds of an age were all attempting to solve the unsolvable and devise a method for accurately navigating at sea. Not only would this reduce the risk of starvation, shipwreck and death it could also ensure fame and fortune, whilst paving the way for the modern world.  Become a great explorer Daily The Great Explorer is a magical new interactive game for families. Take one of our free tablet devices, name your ship and set sail across the Great Map to explore distant lands and discover treasures from around the world. Where will you visit and what will you find? Take a photo and share your adventure with us @NMMGreenwich using #greatmap   Remembering slavery 23 August We're marking International Slavery Remembrance Day with free family events around the museum. There will be music, workshops and talks ending with a commemorative ceremony by the Thames. This year's focus is the lesser known aspect of the slave trade in the Indian Ocean.   Breathtaking photography Coming soon We've announced the shortlist for the sixth Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. Our panel of expert judges introduce you to the competition in the video above, or you can visit the website to see a selection of the pics for yourself. The winning images will be announced on 18 September launching the exhibition at the Royal Observatory.   Telescope talk 12 August Get up-close and personal with some of our collection and find out how two pieces of glass changed our view of the universe. The session will be run by Louise Devoy, Curator of Royal Observatory, Greenwich. Your ticket will also include entry to Ships, Clocks & Stars which charts the essential role telescopes played in finding longitude.   Cutty Sark Studio Theatre 17 Ocober - 10 November We're pleased to announce our autumn events programme, featuring some of the UK's most remarkable artists. Acts include Diana Rigg, broadcaster Andy Kershaw, comedy duo Quincy & Dane Baptiste and mentalist Matthew Stirling. Based in the lower hold of Cutty Sark this eclectic performing arts space is truly unique. Some acts are already selling out so book your place now.    Steampunk Tea Museum 9 -10 August Tea fans can test the strength of their brew in the Enlistment Fair of the ‘First Tea Company’ and quiz Doctor Geof on the provenance of his Fantastical Steampunk Tea Museum. Geof will also be filling out Enlistment Cards which include a profile drawing of each new member. Watch out for the unveiling of a specially commissioned artwork for Cutty Sark,called Defence from Devil-Fish, this Sunday.   Win afternoon tea for two Retweet to win by 22 August We're offering the chance to win an exclusive Prosecco afternoon tea for two along with a fine art tour of The Queen's House with one of our curators on the 7 September. To be in with a chance of winning all you have to do is visit our Twitter page and retweet this. Make sure you follow@TQHGreenwich so we can contact the winner.   Art and Science  Now open The Art and Science of Explorationlooks at exploration and scientific discovery in the 18th century. Artists accompanied all three of Cook's expeditions to the South Pacific and their portrayals of the new worlds they discovered acted as both scientific records and artistic wonders. Highlights are the two newly acquired Stubbs paintings of a Kangaroo and Dingo which were created after Cook's first Endeavour voyage.    Festival of Love at Southbank Centre - Until 31 August Immerse yourself in love at a festival packed with differently themed weekends, performances, pop-ups, talks and outdoor art installations. The festival culminates in a Big Weddings Weekend in celebration of the Same Sex Couples Marriage Act.