All About London: Royal Museums Greenwich - The Queen is coming home!

Monday, 2 October 2017

Royal Museums Greenwich - The Queen is coming home! - What's on October

The Queen Returns
From 13 October

Following one of the most successful fundraising campaigns ever seen for a work of art, the incredible Armada Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I was saved for the nation.

It will soon be returning to display in the Queen's House following a major conservation project. Our films take you behind the scenes of our conservation studio or you can join us to see the newly restored painting for yourself.

The Queen's House is free entry.

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Amazing space photography

Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Free entry

From epic skyscapes to distant galaxies, see the incredible images from the world's greatest astrophotography competition.

Catch the winners on display in a free exhibition at the Royal Observatory.

See the winners

What makes a winning photo?

Hear why the judges loved this year's winner and discover what it takes to become the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year.

Watch now

Shop the range

Own the stellar images with our beautiful selection of books, prints and gifts celebrating the competition.

Browse the shop

October Half Term

Out of this World
23, 24 October

Explore Mars with the help of our astronomers. Using virtual reality and a special planetarium show you'll be transported to the Red Planet.

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She Tells Sea Tales
24 – 28 October

Our popular storytelling festival returns to Cutty Sark. Hear tales of storms and giant waves, make a pop-up book or try out your storytelling skills in our story corner.

Book now