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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Benjamin Lawler, aged 8, and his brother Joshua, 10, are just beginning to discover the myriad wonders of the cosmos.

At the National Maritime Museum, we take play seriously! This summer, come and enjoy lots of maritime-themed fun for the whole family. Unless specified, activities are drop in and will take place in ...

Learn more about cordage, also known as rope, including the different fibres used to make cordage and the types of rope most commonly used in sailing ships The advent of the ocean-going steamship 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 ...

In this free lunchtime gallery talk, join Assistant Curator Vittoria Cervini to hear about one of the most prestigious artistic commissions of the 17th century, deemed too scandalous for the Queen’s ...

Explore the ship’s stories and discover hidden corners of Cutty Sark as our Early Years Practitioners bring the ship to life through song, stories and play. Each week the Early Years Practitioner will ...

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 ...

Free kids' activities, once-in-a-lifetime experiences and four brilliant family-friendly museums: get ready for an amazing summer day out with the kids in London If you're looking for things to do ...