| | | |  | With the summer holidays in full swing, there’s plenty of fun to be had at Royal Museums Greenwich this month. As part of our Summer of Play season, our sites are running a range of games and activities for the whole family.
If you want to discover the best things to see at our sites, or want destination inspiration, check out our handy guide of things to visit in Greenwich.
We’ve also got a packed programme of onsite and online events to keep you entertained, including talks, workshops and courses – check out some of our offerings below.
Have a wonderful summer, and we look forward to seeing you soon. | |
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| | | | Young people react to Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits | |
| We asked young people to respond to key portraits in our new exhibition. From royal duties to symbolism, here’s what they had to say… | |
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| Final week: Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Until 8 August | |
| Don’t miss your chance to see the world’s greatest space photography in our acclaimed exhibition at the National Maritime Museum. Expect galaxies, nebulae and close-up images of the Sun. | |
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| | | The best things to do in Greenwich | |
| If you’re after a summer outing with a difference, make sure to visit Greenwich. Whether you want to explore museums, wander through parkland, see famous filming locations or find the best eating spots, check out our list of the top things to see and do. | |
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| | Summer of Play | |
| Little ones will have plenty of fun at Royal Museums Greenwich this summer! From trails to garden games, we’ve got plenty of activities to keep your family entertained. | |
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| | International Slavery Remembrance Day
23 August | |
| Join us for a day of talks, workshops and an emancipation ceremony from the National Maritime Museum to the River Thames to commemorate International Slavery Remembrance Day. | |
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| | Behind-the-scenes tours of Royal Museums Greenwich | |
| See treasures from the Titanic, Antarctic expeditions and more in our guided tours at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre – our collections and conservation facility. | |
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| | | What is life on a North Sea oil and gas rig really like? | |
| Photographer and offshore worker Peter Iain Campbell talks work life balance, camaraderie and the challenges of living and working on a drilling rig. He is one of six photographers featured in Exposure: Lives at Sea, our free exhibition at the National Maritime Museum. | |
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| | | New in: STEM Activity Kits and Books | |
| Beat boredom this summer holiday with our new range of educational and fun activity kits for young explorers. Plus, learn more about our oceans with practical, fun activities and books. | |
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| | | | Thomas Becket: murder and the making of a saint | Until 22 August | |
Discover the murder that shook the Middle Ages in this exhibition about the life, death and legacy of Thomas Becket.
Featuring illuminated manuscripts, jewellery and stained glass windows, the show follows Becket's journey from merchant's son to archbishop, and from a revered saint in death to a 'traitor' in the eyes of Henry VIII over 350 years later. | |
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