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

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 ...

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

The British Empire was at its largest in 1919. At this point, there was truth in the saying that the Sun never set on the British Empire. The British Empire was at its largest in 1919, after Britain ...

After Henry VIII’s death in 1547, Elizabeth went to live with her stepmother, Katherine Parr, leading to a near-disaster. In 1547, Katherine Parr, Elizabeth's stepmother, married Thomas Seymour, the ...

1st prize: Free Royal Museums Greenwich Family Membership for one year. 2nd prize: Free entry for up to six people to a Royal Observatory Greenwich planetarium show of the winner's choice. 3rd prize: ...

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 ...

Cutty Sark has been a beloved feature of the London skyline for 70 years. On 10 December 1954 the ship made its final voyage to its new home: a custom-built dry dock in the heart of Greenwich. Since ...

Please note both tours are now sold out. We are currently holding a waiting list for this event, please email membership@rmg.co.uk should you wish to be added. This Trafalgar Day, join curator Dr ...

Crew List: Agreements and Official Logs for Ship William and Sarah, Official Number 18076 (Manuscript 1915 RSS/CL/1915/3358/25 Registrar General Of Shipping And Seamen, Agreements, Crew Lists And ...

Climb the famous masts of Cutty Sark and experience a unique London adventure. For the first time since the ship's arrival in Greenwich in 1954, visitors can climb the rigging of Cutty Sark and get a ...

Crew List: Agreements and Official Logs for Ship Kate Emily, Official Number 55196 (Manuscript) 1915 RSS/CL/1915/3365/109 Crew List: Agreements and Official Logs for Ship Kate Emily, Official Number ...