National Maritime Museum
Upcoming Events (9)
Astronomers Take Over
A playful, hands-on family event at the National Maritime Museum where visitors meet astronomers, participate in interactive science demonstrations, and ask questions about space around the Peter Harrison Planetarium.
Bearskin Cap Craft
Embark on a family-friendly crafting session at the National Army Museum in London and design your own bearskin cap inspired by Foot Guards uniforms. A hands-on workshop perfect for kids and adults alike, combining creativity with a dash of military history in an engaging museum setting.
Soldier with a Soldier
Join a serving soldier for an exclusive guided tour of the National Army Museum’s Soldier gallery in London. This family-friendly session offers a behind-the-scenes look at military life, with firsthand stories and gallery highlights; note an additional date on 9 April.
DIY Night Vision Googles Craft
Join a family-friendly workshop at the National Army Museum in London on 3 April 2026 at 10:00 to craft your own night-vision goggles. This hands-on session is designed for kids and parents, blending simple crafting with imaginative science in a museum setting.
Make Your Own King's Guard Puppet
Join a free family craft session at the National Army Museum in London and make your own King's Guard puppet. A hands-on activity for kids and families, offering playful puppetry-inspired craft in a museum setting.
Mascot Craft Workshop
Join a free family-friendly mascot craft workshop at the National Army Museum in London, inspired by Army mascots as you design and make your own mascot. Two sessions are listed: 8 April at 10:00 and an additional date on 10 April.
Sensory Sailors
An inclusive monthly session at the National Maritime Museum for families with children who have special educational needs and disabilities. Explore the collection and get creative in a supportive, sensory-friendly setting.
Safe Harbour
Safe Harbour at the National Maritime Museum in London offers free family workshops designed to help foster and adoptive families connect, learn, and have fun together in a welcoming setting. Sessions provide hands-on activities and space to share experiences.
Discover Sundays
Join Discover Sundays at the National Maritime Museum in London, where a different artist each week guides families through the collection with hands-on creative activities inspired by maritime objects. Explore galleries and make keepsakes as you engage with art, history, and the sea.