Royal Museums Greenwich - What's On October

What's On October Emma Hamilton: Seduction and Celebrity Opens 3 November #EmmaHamilton A dazzling exhibition about an extraordinary woman in a man's world. Emma Hamilton was one of the most famous international celebrities of her time and her life is the ultimate costume drama. Now largely remembered as the woman who captured the heart of the nation’s hero, Admiral Horatio Nelson, her story is fascinating in its own right. Our major exhibition explores her incredible story through 200 objects, great paintings by George Romney, Sir Joshua Reynolds and Sir Thomas Lawrence, and heartfelt letters between Emma and her lovers. Find out more Free exhibition - Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year Now Open #astrophoto2016 Marvel at your place in the universe and see stellar images of space. The winners of the biggest competition of its kind are now on display in a free exhibition at the Royal Observatory. From comets hurtling majestically across the sky to a Maasai warrior teaching his son to read the stars, the selection of photos is guaranteed to make you look up in awe and wonder.  See stellar images Watch astrophoto films Hear world-class judges discuss this year's #astrophoto2016 entries and why they loved the overall winner. Get top tips for getting involved (and even winning next year!). Watch now Event - Trafalgar Day 21 October Join us to celebrate Britain's best known naval victory. In Greenwich enjoy free talks and tours of Nelson, Navy, Nation. Online you can follow @NMMGreenwichfor 'live' updates as the battle unfolds. Join the celebrations Course - Introduction to Astronomy Study astronomy at the home of time, surrounded by the historic buildings of the Royal Observatory. An excellent introduction to the topic with no prior knowledge required.  Begin a course Late - Art Macabre at Cutty Sark 15 October Join Art Macabre, purveyors of London's most innovative and immersive sketching events, for an evening of art, theatre and performance aboard the world famous sailing ship Cutty Sark Book online Halloween at Greenwich 28 - 29 October In space no one can hear you scream, and everyone knows that the worse things always happen at sea! Halloween Late: Mystery at the Museum The Director of the National Maritime Museum has disappeared along with one of our most mysterious objects! If you think you can handle the Museum after hours, join this immersive adventure and see if you can find the answers. Halloween Ghost Ship Come aboard Cutty Sark and experience the true horror of life at sea. Hear real-life tales of murder and tragedy then enjoy classic 1931 horror Dracula. Alien: Silver Screen Science Fiction Celebrate Halloween with the greatest sci-fi horror film of all time. As you've never seen it before, the atmosphere will reach whole new levels when screened on our state-of-the-art planetarium dome.  Do you dare? October half-term 24 - 30 October From ships to stars there's something for everyone here in Greenwich. Meet the creatures who live at the bottom of the ocean, or journey to space at a special planetarium show. You can also create your own 'Frankenbeast' and meet a monster hunter at our special Halloween event. See what's on