Royal Museums Greenwich What's on in April

What's On April     Above and Beyond Tickets on sale now Experience what space flight is really like and explore its future in our new family-friendly, interactive exhibition. Opens 27 May. Take an elevator ride to space or see how your body would cope with the marathon journey to Mars. You can also uncover the wonders of flight by designing your own supersonic jet or flying like a bird. Free entry for members Book now Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year Entries close 14 April There's still time to take part in our international astrophotography competition. Winners see their images displayed in an exhibition at the Royal Observatory, plus a grand prize of £10,000. See 2015 winners for inspiration Enter today

Sci-fi screening: Sunshine 16 April The year is 2057 and the Sun is dying, can a brave crew complete their 150-million km journey and deliver a bomb to reignite it? Enjoy sci-fi films in our planetarium followed by a talk from our astronomers.  Catch a show Cutty Sark Studio Theatre Ends 17 April See world-class comedy with shows from Omid Djalili, Griff Rhys Jones, Josie Long and more. Tickets selling fast so don't delay! Book online Maritime Lecture Series 19 May - 22 June To accompany the centenary of Jutland, the largest Naval battle of the war, historians, curators and experts will explore the role of the Navy in the First World War. Book your place Of Rare Marvels 28 April Celebrate the history and future of the spectacle that is the transit of Mercury across the Sun. Join our astronomers to find out more about the smallest planet in our solar system.  Enjoy a talk How did Cutty Sark get it's name? It involves Robert Burn's famous poemTam O'Shanter and a scantily clad witch. It also explains why our figure head is 'Nannie' holding a horse's tail.  Find out more Isambard Kingdom Brunel Born 9 April 1806 210 years after his birth he is still widely regarded as one of the world's greatest engineers. We're looking at the Great Eastern; his crowning glory and ultimate downfall.  Watch the video