January events at Cutty Sark
Families can enjoy Greenwich January 2026 events at Cutty Sark with talks, tours and hands-on history. This winter programme mixes learning with fun for children and adults. Visitors should pre-book tickets and check rmg.co.uk for updates.
Burns Night and winter highlights
A Burns Night gallery talk celebrates Robert Burns aboard Cutty Sark on 24 and 25 January. Families can also meet shipkeepers and learn how experts care for this Victorian clipper. Sea Shanty Singers fill the ‘Tween Deck https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/cutty-sark/sea-shanty-singers.
Weekly family activities
Ship Mates welcomes under fives every Wednesday with playful learning https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/cutty-sark/ship-mates. Character Encounters bring maritime stories alive https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/cutty-sark/cutty-sark-characters. Shipkeeping Wednesdays reveal conservation skills https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/cutty-sark/shipkeeping-action. Audio experiences feature via https://www.rmg.co.uk/cutty-sark/attractions/cutty-sark-audio-guide. Plan visits at www.rmg.co.uk/cuttysark and www.rmg.co.uk.
January 2026 events at the Royal Observatory Greenwich
Families can explore January events at the Royal Observatory Greenwich with astronomy courses and hands-on science. Visitors should pre-book tickets and check rmg.co.uk for updates. What’s on this winter
Adults can study the night sky through expert-led astronomy and astrophotography courses. Self-guided mobile tours help families explore the historic site. Observatory Explainers add hands-on fun every weekend. Transformation works continue, yet key highlights stay open. Full details appear at https://www.rmg.co.uk/royal-observatory/transformation.
Astronomy courses and activities
Adult and online courses run from January, therefore beginners and enthusiasts can learn together. Courses take place at the National Maritime Museum or online. Book places via https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/royal-observatory/astronomy-courses. Observatory Unlocked offers weekend talks and demonstrations https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/royal-observatory/observatory-unlocked. Families can also follow the audio guide tour https://www.rmg.co.uk/royal-observatory/attractions/royal-observatory-audio-guide. Plan visits and tickets at www.rmg.co.uk/visit.
January 2026 events at the National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House
Families can enjoy January events in Greenwich with exhibitions, skating and creative activities. Visitors should pre-book tickets and check rmg.co.uk for updates.
Unmissable exhibitions this winter
Meanwhile, ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year showcases breathtaking space images https://www.rmg.co.uk/astrophoto.
Seasonal events at Queen’s House
.The Queen’s House Ice Rink adds festive skating with skyline views https://www.rmg.co.uk/queens-house/attractions/queens-house-ice-rink.
Family activities and workshops
Families can join Safe Harbour https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/national-maritime-museum/safe-harbour, SENsory Sailors https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/national-maritime-museum/sensory-sailors, Play Tuesdays https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/learning-space/play-tuesdays and Discover Sundays https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/learning-space/discover-sundays. Family trails run daily https://www.rmg.co.uk/family-trails-national-maritime-museum-0 and https://www.rmg.co.uk/queens-house/queens-house-family-trail.
Behind the scenes at the collections centre
Explore rare objects through store tours https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/prince-philip-maritime-collections-centre/saturday-super-store-tours and conservation visits https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/prince-philip-maritime-collections-centre/behind-scenes-tours-prince-philip-maritime. Young people can code at CoderDojo https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/prince-philip-maritime-collections-centre/coder-dojo, join SENsory Social Club https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/prince-philip-maritime-collections-centre/sensory-social-club or create at From Object to Art https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/prince-philip-maritime-collections-centre/object-art.