September Events at the National Maritime Museum & Queen’s House

EXHIBITIONS AND DISPLAYS

• ZWO Astronomy photographer of the Year 18 - NEW  Opens 18 September 2026
• The eighteenth ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition received 4,000 entries from 66 countries around the world. Spectacular nebulae, awe-inspiring views of the Milky Way and March 2025’s partial solar eclipse all feature in the shortlisted and winning photos displayed in this year’s exhibition.
• 250 Years of the Declaration of American Independence. Daily
• To mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the National Maritime Museum presents a small temporary display exploring what may be the earliest evidence of American independence to reach Britain. 

SPECIAL EVENTS

• DEBUT Summer Concert: 3 September 2026: Tickets £35
• This September, DEBUT's five-star classical music experience returns to the Queen's House in Greenwich for an intimate hosted concert. 
• Stitching Communities Together: Pocket Parade  11 September 2026
• Illuminated Arts presents a community runway show, featuring emerging fashion designers and community participants, linking designers and local community dementia support groups. 

Astronomy at the National Maritime Museum

• Moon Celebration Week 12 – 20 September 2026
• Celebrate the wonder of the Moon through a range of activities from observing sessions and expert talks to hands-on workshops, science, history and creativity.
• Astronomers Take Over: Daily
• A playful hands-on experience gives visitors the opportunity to meet astronomers, participate in science demonstrations and ask questions about space.
• Evening of Astrophotography 19 September 2026
• Join Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers and a panel of expert astrophotographers on International Observe the Moon Night for an inspiring evening.Afterwards, take a look around the spectacular exhibition of shortlisted and winning photographs from ZWO Astronomy
• Unboxing the Universe: Weekends | Friday – Monday during school holidays
• A multi-sensory live science show that turns big space questions into exciting moments of discovery.
• Astronomy LEGO® Brick Club: Every Friday
• An interactive family activity exploring the heritage of astronomy through an interactive LEGO® and DUPLO® brick workshop.
• Little Stars: 3 September 2026
• An interactive storytelling session and social club for families with children under 5.

FAMILIES AND YOUNG PEOPLE

• See website for information on the following events for families and young children. Baby Yoga, Safe Harbour; SENsory Sailors; Play Tuesdays; LGBTQ+ Family Network Drop-in; Discover Sundays; Character Encounters; Family Trails and Backpacks at the National Maritime Museum and Family Trails and Backpacks at the Queen’s House and Queen’s House characters.

PRINCE PHILIP MARITIME COLLECTIONS CENTRE

• Including, Behind the Scenes Tours 10 Sept: Experimental Saturdays 12 Sept; CoderDojo 12 Sept 2026: SENsory Social Club  and From Object to Art, a monthly craft club 5 Sept  2026. 

Further Information: Royal Museums Greenwich

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