An eclipse of the Sun occurs when the Moon moves directly between the Sun and the Earth. During a solar eclipse, the Earth is basically in the Moon's shadow. Because the Moon is much smaller than the ...

Henry VIII is one of history's most famous monarchs and best known for his six marriages Henry VIII (1509-1547) is one of history’s most famous monarchs. His radical political and religious upheavals ...

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 ...

Willem van de Velde the Elder and his son Willem van de Velde the Younger were the most influential maritime artists of the 17th century Willem van de Velde the Elder and his son, Willem van de Velde ...

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

Exposure: Lives at Sea is a photography exhibition at the National Maritime Museum exploring what life is really like for those who work at sea today. Through a series of photographs taken by those ...

Let your children's imaginations run wild at The Cove, a fabulous outdoor playground at the National Maritime Museum. Clamber aboard the ship and take the wheel, spin on the compass roundabout, ...

Annie Maunder (1868-1947) was an astronomer, astrophotographer and science communicator. During her lifetime she made important contributions to numerous areas of astronomy, particularly solar ...

The iconic Armada portrait commemorates the most famous conflict of Elizabeth I's reign – the failed invasion of England by the Spanish Armada in summer 1588. The painting is on permanent public ...

Set sail for Greenwich and discover what life was like on board the iconic sailing ship ...

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 ...