The autumnal equinox occurs in September each year, and in the northern hemisphere the date marks the end of summer and beginning of autumn. The Earth is tilted on its axis. This means that the Sun ...

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 ...

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 ...

The first play by William Shakespeare believed to have been performed at sea was Hamlet in 1607. William Shakespeare (1564–1616) is one of the most celebrated playwrights in the English language. The ...

The Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) set new standards in speed and luxury as the world entered the era of popular air travel. The QE2's length is 963 ft (293.5m), and her beam is 105 ft (32m). Her gross ...

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.

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 ...

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. Annie Maunder ...

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 ...