Make the most of your trip with our picks of the best things to see and do in Greenwich London Greenwich is a truly special day out in London, combining world class attractions with a charming village ...

What would happen if the Moon disappeared? Do we really need the Moon in the night sky? What is its actual purpose? If the Moon were to one day simply disappear, there would be some disastrous ...

A letter of marque was a commission authorising privately owned ships (known as privateers) to capture enemy merchant ships. A letter of marque was issued by the High Court of Admiralty. Any captured ...

Want to know what to see in the night sky this year? Royal Observatory astronomers pick out the must-see moments of 2024 There are plenty of exciting astronomical sights to see in the night sky in ...

"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 ...

The Royal Observatory Greenwich camera obscura is housed in a small summerhouse in the Meridian Courtyard. There have been a number of camera obscuras at Greenwich, dating from the late 17th century ...

In 1698, Tsar Peter I of Russia (1672–1725), better known as Peter the Great, arrived in England to learn about shipbuilding and navigation. His aim? To establish the first Russian Navy. King William ...

From Viking longships and 14th century carracks to 18th century battleships, the way ships were built evolved greatly between 800 and 1800. For thousands of years, people used boats and ships to fish, ...

Our Morning Stars planetarium shows are designed for anyone who would benefit from a calmer and more relaxed environment, in particular those with autism. These shows are presented live by a Royal ...

See the dramatic Great Hall and Tulip Stairs in Inigo Jones's beautifully designed Queen's House in Greenwich. The sweeping Tulip Stairs are one of the original features of the Queen’s House. This ...

Next time you reach for a painkiller, be grateful you weren't relying on Stuart medical treatments. Very little was known about hygiene in 17th-century England. People were not aware that disease was ...

Diwali at the National Maritime Museum is a fantastic family-friendly celebration, featuring free live performances, workshops, talks, a lantern parade and more. For two years running the Museum has ...