Royal Museums Greenwich - What's On November

See the Armada Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I The Queen's House, free entry Following a major conservation project, this beautiful historic painting is now on public display. Recently saved for the nation, this iconic portrait of Elizabeth I commemorates the most famous conflict of her reign – the failed invasion of England by the Spanish Armada in summer 1588. This spectacular image has inspired countless portrayals of Elizabeth I in film, theatre and television, and has been instrumental in making her one of the most recognisable historical figures today. Find out more Delve Deeper How do you save a 400-year-old painting? Come behind the scenes of one of our greatest conservation projects. From dedicated research to painstaking varnish removal, follow Elizabeth's transformation. Watch the films Was Elizabeth I actually a man? Assistant Curator Zoe Mercer-Golden tackles the myths around Elizabeth I and separates fact from fiction. Read more

Event Highlights Swinging Sailors at Cutty Sark 18 November Celebrate Cutty Sark's birthday with a Swing Dance extraordinaire! Brush up on your dancing skills, then take to the floor for an evening of live music. Book now Christmas in the Queen's House 7 December Our festive season begins with a vintage 'white Christmas' in our house of delights. Expect retro crafts, merry singing and a chance to show off your fancy threads. Book now

An Evening of Astrophotography 9 November Join astronomers and international photographers to celebrate the night sky.  Book now Call of the Wild 12 November Families can enjoy an epic saga of gold fever, romance and adventure starring Charlton Heston. Book now Family Fun on Cutty Sark The family fun continues this month with our regular activities plus Diwali and a Toddle Takeover. Find out more

Franklin Season Franklin: Death in the Ice Until 7 January Don't miss your chance to visit our major exhibition and discover the shocking story of John Franklin's fatal exhibition into the Arctic. Can you solve the enduring mystery that led to the disappearance of 129 men in the frozen expanse? Find out more Win tickets: Members' Late 23 November Our Members can enjoy an exclusive after-hours view of this major exhibition. Not already a Member? You can test the water with the chance to win two tickets to this private event. Simply reply to this email with the words Members' Late for the chance to win.  Become a Member

Whitechapel Gallery - What's On at Whitechapel Gallery: November Talks & Events

Talks & Events  November

Highlights Film London Jarman Award 2017 Weekend Sat 18 & Sun 19 Nov, 1-6pm | £5 'The shortlist for the experimental film-making award, now in its 10th year, covers global warming, hyperventilation and the way we grieve through social media'. The Guardian, 2017. The six artists nominated for the 2017 Jarman Award – Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Marianna Simnett, Oreet Ashery, Adham Faramawy, Melanie Manchot and Charlotte Prodger – present a two-day programme of discussions, screenings and storytelling.  Book Now Gerrard O’Carroll Memorial Lecture Jane and Louise Wilson Thu 9 Nov, 7pm | £9.50/7.50 concs Acclaimed artists Jane and Louise Wilson reflect on their extraordinary career for this annual lecture, with a focus on their longstanding interest in the technology and architecture of conflict. Book Now Film Molloy and Lawlor: Further Beyond Thu 16 Nov, 7pm | £9.50/ 7.50 concs A witty, moving study of identity and belonging. Join us for a special screening of the outstanding 2016 essay film by artist film-makers Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor. Book Now Talk   The Doubting Colloquy Thu 23 Nov, 7pm | £5/3.50 concs Short talks, readings and performances presented by a range of contributors on the theme doubt, in an event convened by artist Sally O’Reilly. Hear their thoughts on uncertainty, climate change science, philosophies of time, psychoanalysis and ecofeminism. Book Now Film Story Telling for Earthly Survival Thu 30 Nov, 7pm | £9.50/7.50 concs A striking and unconventional portrait of Donna Haraway, whose theories of trans-species feminism propose an alternative way of engaging with our planet. Followed by a Q&A with director Fabrizio Terranova. Book Now Coming up December Tuning Earths Fri 1 Dec, 11.30-6pm | £15/12.50 concs Bringing together practices of citizen participation, environmental politics and computation, this symposium explores how new technologies can both enhance and unsettle our relationship to the earth. Book Now

All Points East Victoria Park, London

All Points East  Victoria Park, London  May 2018 All Points East is a brand-new 10-day event taking place from 25 May to 3 June 2018 in the beautiful Victoria Park in East London. Kicking off over May bank holiday will be a three-day All Points East Festival with some of the coolest names in music, followed by four days of community-focused activities. Brooklyn dance-rock heroes LCD Soundsystem headline Friday’s All Points East Festival instalment, headlining on Saturday 26 May are The xx and topping the bill on Sunday is the boundary-breaking Björk. View Details

Walking with Dinosaurs Multiple locations July, August & December

Walking with Dinosaurs  Multiple locations  July, August & December Walking With Dinosaurs--The Arena Spectacular is back for the final time. This dazzling, $20 million production has been seen by over nine million people in more than 250 counties around the world. Watch 18 life-sized creatures including the stegosaurus, raptors and the terrifying tyrannosaurus-rex walk, hear them roar, and see their fight for survival and supremacy depicted in almost cinematic realism. Get early access to tickets: 48-hour pre-sale starts 10 am today

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Burgh House & Hampstead Museum - Join us for 'Appy 'Ampstead

You are invited... Our new exhibition 'Appy 'Ampstead: Celebration London's Playground opens at Burgh House on Wednesday 1st November, and we would love you to celebrate this with us. Between 6:30pm and 9pm on Wednesday 1st we will be hosting a free Private View Late. Have a drink, see the exhibition, meet a real-life Pearly King and enjoy a bit of good old-fashioned East End sing-song courtesy of Baz and Dave. If you haven't already, please RSVPinfo@burghhouse.org.uk or call 020 7431 0144

Curated by Burgh House intern and Museum Studies student Emily Spary, this exhibition will focus on Hampstead Heath 120 years on from the creation of the Hampstead Heath Protection Society (now the Heath and Hampstead Society), who aimed to preserve the natural beauty and social spaces of the Heath. Exhibition runs Wednesday 1 November - Sunday 17 December 'Appy 'Ampstead: Celebrating London's Playground Thanks to efforts to keep it “open, unenclosed and unbuilt on”, the Heath has become central to recreation and relaxation in Hampstead. The development of the railways in the 1860s transformed Hampstead into a destination for holidaymakers, who flocked here in their growing numbers. From fairgrounds and donkey rides to ski jumps and skating, the charming pastimes of Hampstead’s residents and visitors will be explored through objects and artworks from our collection. RSVP info@burghhouse.org.uk

FORTNUM & MASON - 🎁 NEW for Christmas

CHRISTMAS IS FULL OF New and Extraordinary Things! From hampers that take wicker-bound deliciousness to all new heights, to new tea creations packed with festive spiced teas, fresh delights handcrafted for Christmastime feasting, and new tipples to raise your yuletide spirits - there are new things aplenty at Fortnum's this Christmas. Prepare for your eyes to grow wide... SHOP CHRISTMAS HAMPERS

Strawberry Hill House & Garden - Autumn Events

Following a busy month celebrating Horace Walpole's 300th Birthday, Strawberry Hill House & Garden has now settled into Autumn. As we watch the leaves change colour there are a number of events coming up this season, that you can enjoy at our 'little gothic castle'.

Study Day: Portraits, Authenticity and Copies in the 17th & 18th centuries 2 November, 9.30am   Strawberry Hill was famously full of portraits, many of them collected as part of the broader antiquarian effort to form a narrative of British and European history. In this, as in other fields of painting, there was much less emphasis on the ‘original‘ than there is today. This study day will focus on issues and practices around meaning and authenticity in portraits in the 17th and 18th centuries. It is linked to the recent installation in the Holbein Chamber of digital facsimiles, made by Factum Arte, of George Vertue’s accurate copies, made in 1743, of 33 of Holbein’s famous drawings of the court of Henry VIII. As a historian, Horace Walpole was greatly interested in questions of authenticity. His own collection of portraits included many later copies, both specially commissioned and unrecognised, as well as misdescriptions and deliberate fakes. Book Now Twilight Tour of Strawberry Hill 8 November, 6.30pm Enjoy an atmospheric out of hours tour of Strawberry Hill at a magical time of day. Kicked off with a glass of fizz, you will be guided through Horace’s gothic creation, exploring its beautiful interiors as the theatrical features of Walpole's eccentric villa as twilight sets in.   Book Now Christmas Fair 26 November, 10am until 4pm   This year our Christmas Fair in partnership with the Decor Cafe hosts a range of exhibitors, with a wonderful collection of home & personal accessories, pet products, Christmas cards, decorations, flowers and delicious food & drink gifts created by local producers. Entry is just £4 per person on the door. You'll be certain to find gift ideas, Christmas inspirations and a present or two for yourself! More Details