In 1973 a Tudor wreck was discovered in the lower reaches of the River Plym in Plymouth, known as the Cattewater. This became the first wreck to be designated under the recently passed Protection of ...

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 ...

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 ...

The historical context of our sites, the purposes they serve and the number of visitors we receive all present challenges to operating in a sustainable manner. Nonetheless, RMG has a track record of ...

Making Waves champions the achievements of women connected with the sea. From sailors and scientists to surfers and environmentalists, this series profiles trailblazing women working on, in and for ...

From trailblazers to lifesavers, join us to mark the contributions and resilience of women throughout history. Come and be inspired by stories of boldness and bravery, drawn from Royal Museums ...

Galaxies typically consist of many millions, billions or trillions of stars. When we look up into the night sky, a scant few galaxies are visible to the naked eye. Most of the galaxies in this year’s ...

English naturalist Charles Darwin (1809 – 1882) developed groundbreaking theories on evolution following a five-year expedition on board HMS Beagle, 1831–36. Darwin is England’s most celebrated ...

Inspired by the 350th anniversary of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich in 2025, this research networking project brought together UK and international scholars who research observatory histories ...