Royal Museums Greenwich - What's On

What's On     Above and Beyond  Opens 27 May #flightexhibition Fly like a bird, race a supersonic jet and take an elevator ride to the edge of space in our new family-friendly exhibition. Packed full of amazing interactive experiences this ground-breaking exhibition explores the marvels of aerospace innovation, design and technology. Can you handle it? Book now Watch the trailer Jutland 1916: WW1's Greatest Sea Battle Opens 20 May This free gallery marks the centenary of the Battle of Jutland, the largest sea battle of the First World War. Both sides suffered heavy losses in ships and men, with over 8500 lives lost in the action. Hear the personal stories from those involved, see incredible objects on display for the first time and uncover the legacy of one of the most keenly-felt disappointments of the war. Find out more

Maritime Lecture Series 19 May - 23 June To accompany our new Jutland exhibition and the centenary of the battle, historians, curators and experts will shed further light on the Royal Navy during WWI. Find out more Spaceships Above and Beyond 26 May Join us for a panel discussion where the realities of space exploration technology collide with the world of science fiction. How could some visionary ideas help shape future exploration? Find out more A Sailor's Life For Me Late 16 June From daily life to life-changing battles, explore what it was like to be in the Navy. Enjoy curator tours, talks, workshops and a free tot of Pusser's Rum. Find out more Silver Screen Sci-Fi 14 May, 23 June Our series continues with the atmospheric Moon and the stunning blockbuster Gravity. Enjoy great films in our planetarium, followed by talks from our astronomers.  Find out more

Land and Sea 28 May - 6 June This brand new travelling exhibition will premiere at Cutty Sark. Find out how the Thames Estuary provided food as well as employment from boat building and fishing to keeping the seaways safe. The story will be told through two vessels that worked in the Thames Estuary: Priscillaand Trinity House Launch 393 – both recently restored by the Pioneer Sailing Trust. Find out more Win a copy of Navigational Instruments With around 71% of the world covered by water, the ability to navigate the oceans has been crucial throughout human history. This latest book explores some of the technologies that have helped achieve this. Now available to buy online, Bloomsbury Publishing are also offering the chance to win a copy.  Enter our competition From our friends at the Old Royal Naval College Unlocked 30 June Explore the hidden spaces of the Old Royal Naval College after opening hours in this exclusive evening tour. Discover the last underground remnants of the old Tudor Palace and decode the symbolic murals of the Painted Hall, before enjoying a cocktail under the colonnades.

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