What's On
Lucy Worsley meets the RavenmasterHistoric Royal Palaces' Joint Chief Curator Lucy Worsley is joined by Tower of London Ravenmaster Yeoman Warder Christopher Skaife for a unique look into the lives of the most famous birds in London, the ravens. Read more | |
 | Drawing Heroes Auction at The Cartoon MuseumIn the time of coronavirus, one thing that unites the nation is clapping every Thursday for the NHS heroes fighting the pandemic on the front lines. Inspired by this, independent UK artist Dan Digby has envisioned NHS workers as superheroes, alongside other original one-off artworks being auctioned from 7 - 14 June in aid of The Cartoon Museum in London. Read more |
World Oceans Day - Online FestivalThe National Maritime Museum (NMM) will hold a day-long festival of activities to mark World Oceans Day for the third consecutive year on 8 June 2020. With social distancing measures limiting gatherings, and cultural institutions temporarily closed, Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) will mark the day with a completely digital festival, a first for the organisation. Read more | |
 | Old Royal Naval College - Drawing TutorialsThe Old Royal Naval College has joined up with award winning illustrator Nick Ellwood to bring art classes to people’s living rooms. Read more |
 | Autumn Days Out at Old Royal Naval CollegeLooking ahead to the autumn and being able to explore London once again, the Old Royal Naval College will have plenty of things to do. There’s something for everyone, with tours and itineraries for all visitors, family fun at October half-term, and must-see spots if you only have 30 minutes. Read more |
LSO - Launches "Always Playing Programme"The London Symphony Orchestra releases details of ‘Always Playing’, the digital programme of archive concerts to be streamed free via the LSO YouTube channel across March and April 2020, to replace the scheduled Barbican concerts. Read more | |
 | Our Ocean, Our Planet at Royal Museums GreenwichRoyal Museums Greenwich launches "Our Ocean Our Planet, a 6 month sustainability season. 6 March 2020, the National Maritime Museum (NMM) has launched ‘Our Ocean, Our Planet’, its sustainability and climate change season. The season will run throughout summer 2020. Read more |
 | May Events at Cutty SarkIn May there are family activities & workshops on board Cutty Sark. These include a murder mystery and BBC Award Winning Folk Duo "Show of Hands". Read more |
 | May Events at The Royal ObservatoryThis May watch space and jazz collide in this special planetarium show with live sets by musician Thomas Truaxe. Join an introductory special edition of our popular Astronomy and Islam planetarium show. Star Trek will also be screened in London's only planetarium. Read more |
 | May Events at The National Maritime MuseumCome face-to-face with the kings, queens and their heirs who have shaped British history in Tudors to Windsors, a unique collaboration with London’s National Portrait Gallery. Read more |
 | Fancy a Poem Written Especially for You?Fancy a poem written especially for you? Or perhaps for a loved one (conveniently ahead of Mother’s Day)? Take to the river with Thames Clippers (www.thamesclippers.com) on World Poetry Day (21 March) and be treated to your very own personalised poem written, delivered and wrapped to take home with you. Read more |
 | March Events at Cutty SarkCutty Sark hosts special events and activities throughout the year. Admission charges apply (family activities are free with entry). Please visit our website for more information www.rmg.co.uk/cuttysark Read more |
 | March Events at The Royal ObservatoryHighlights include: · Experience an evening in the planetarium with a live jazz score. · Join a family special of our popular Astronomy and Islam planetarium show. · Enjoy a screening of Edge of Tomorrow (2014), starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt, in London’s only planetarium Read more |
 | March Events at National Maritime MuseumA full programme of events for children and adult visitors to the historic Greenwich National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House. Read more |
 | Exciting Times Ahead at Horniman & GardensHorniman Museum & Gardens Events for February to May 2020 listings from the Horniman Museum and Gardens, including information on our new family-friendly exhibition Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs which opens on Saturday 15 February 2020. Read more |
 | Roundhouse Announces 2020 PerformancesThe Roundhouse today announces a Spring 2020 Season of stereotype-smashing performing arts. Featuring Emma Frankland’s Hearty, Miguel Hernando Torres Umba’s Stardust, Rachael Young’s Nightclubbing and Out, and Emma Dennis-Edwards’ Funeral Flowers, the season runs from 27 February to 9 May. Read more |
 | #RememberRememberDOTDOTDOT & Tower of London to Launch Major New Immersive Entertainment Experience Autumn 2020. Read more |
Florimania at Hampton Court PalaceHistoric Royal Palaces is pleased to confirm that Florimania will be returning for its 22nd year at Hampton Court Palace for Mothering Sunday weekend, 20-22 March 2020. Included in palace admission, this event will add value to group organisers, special interest groups and tour operator’s visits to the palace. Read more | |
 | Imagine Children's Festival - Southbank CentreMore than 1,400 primary school children from London and the south of England will become published authors through the Imagine a Story creative writing project, announced today as part of Southbank Centre’s Imagine Children’s Festival. Read more |
 | England v France, 1520-2020, The RematchEngland v France, 1520-2020, The Rematch at Hampton Court Palace, 23-31 May 2020! Read more |
