Ryan Imperio's spellbinding image of our Sun earned him the top prize in Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 ...

Join us for a free online talk exploring the creation of the new 'Shadows on the Atlantic' galley at the Dutch National Maritime Museum, Het Scheepvaartmuseum ‘Shadows on the Atlantic’ is a new ...

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has reported that humanity is unequivocally to blame for climate change and that nowhere on earth will escape the consequences. Holding off the ...

Online bookings are currently unavailable due to planned site maintenance, but please try again later. Tickets to all our museums are also available on the day from admissions desks. Astronomy ...

This Trafalgar Day, join curator Dr Katherine Gazzard for an exclusive tour of the Nelson, Navy, Nation gallery. The tour will focus on an exciting new acquisition for the gallery. Keep an eye out for ...

Three portraits, one historic exhibition: don't miss your last chance to see the Armada Portraits of Elizabeth I for free at the Queen’s House in Greenwich. The Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I is one ...

Lifeline, water source, sewer? Follow the murky story of London's relationship with the Thames The River Thames is London's lifeline: source of water and food, hub for trade and a place for pageantry.

Over the past 50 years, astronomers have become increasingly certain that most of the Universe is made up of a mysterious invisible substance that we do not properly understand. This stuff — known as ...

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 ...

Sir John Hawkins (1532–1595) was one of the most notable sailors and naval commanders of the sixteenth century. He is known for his pivotal role in the maritime history of England and the rise of the ...

Tea might be known as England's national drink, but it has a long and eventful history across the world. Did you know these top ten tea facts? 1. Tea reached Europe in the 16 th Century but people ...