Discover the true story of Charles Hare, the 19th-century midshipman who used a French officer's uniform to pull off a daring prison break ...

A 19th century uniform with a dramatic history is on display at the National Maritime Museum. Come behind the scenes to ...

An ingenious disguise. A precious heirloom. Discover the story behind this remarkable uniform, now on display at the National Maritime Museum ...

Find out more about the ancient names associated with the Moon - and what they mean Blue moons, Harvest moons, Worm moons? Find out more about the ancient names associated with the phases of the Moon ...

Resilience seeks to highlight the exceptional work of artists from the Black community who have established an art practice. This event is hosted by south London arts organisation The Collective ...

Women have been central to astronomical discoveries, but their work has often been underrecognized. How can we make these stories more widely known and accessible to an eager public? Join us at Royal ...

Sergio Díaz Ruiz uses satellite imagery to explore climate change by creating an image of Earth as it might be analysed by a ...

Astronomer and author Brendan Owens examines the challenges of sending humans to Mars - and what the future holds for our study of the Red Planet ...

Discover epic stories of exploration and endeavour that have shaped our world today The National Maritime Museum is free, and you not need to book. However, if you would like to guarantee entry and ...

Find out how to make the most of the October night sky by spotting the captivating Pinwheel Galaxy, the Orionid meteor shower, and more... One of the most exciting things to see in the sky this month ...

"Clouds are said to be the bane of astronomers, but they can also be the inspiration for a breath-taking astrophotograph. These rare, incredibly high nacreous clouds reflect colour like oil does on ...

Visit the home of Greenwich Mean Time, stand on the world-famous Prime Meridian Line and come to London's only Planetarium ...