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This year's theme for British Science Week is 'Time', so where better to celebrate than at the Royal Observatory, the home of Greenwich Mean Time!

Royal Museums Greenwich is hosting a jam-packed programme of events suitable for all ages for British Science Week.

Uncover the mysteries of time and space this British Science Week with the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

Meet Royal Observatory astronomers and curators, delve into hands-on workshops, and come behind the scenes at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre to discover the science of museum conservation.

Programme: 

Evening of Astrophotography (8th March) - Book Now
Venue: National Maritime Museum
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm 
Join Royal Museums Greenwich after hours for a panel discussion highlighting and celebrating the work of women in astrophotography, from pioneers like Annie Maunder to the modern day.

Observatory Unlocked (9th, 10th, 16th and 17th March) - Book Now
Venue: Royal Observatory
Time: 11:30am - 2:30pm 
Want to travel through time? Use a telescope! Discover the secrets of astrophotography in this special drop-in session at the Royal Observatory
* Suitable for ages 7+. Admission included for Planetarium ticketholders and Royal Observatory visitors.

Young Astronomers​​​​​​​ (9th, 10th, 16th and 17th March) - Book Now
Venue: Royal Observatory
Time: 11:30am - 2:30pm 
How long does it take to travel to other worlds? Join this family workshop to find out!
* Suitable for ages +. Admission included for Planetarium ticketholders and Royal Observatory visitors.

Make, Do and Maintain: Crafted Time (9th March) - Book Now
Venue: Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm 
A time-themed edition of the Make, Do and Maintain craft sessions, where you will be looking at how fabrics change over time and making our own biodegradable coasters.
* All supplies are provided, just bring yourself!

Delve Deeper: Specialist Tours (14th March) - Book Now
Venue: Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm 
Delve deeper into the collection of more than 2.5 million objects on this specialist tours and talks series, led by one of Royal Museums Greenwich's expert curators, researchers or conservators.

Diving into the Dark: Supermassive Black Holes (15th March) - Book Now
Venue: Online Event
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join Dr. Maitrayee Gupta and the Royal Observatory Greenwich for a free lecture about the latest research into supermassive black holes

Silver Screen Science-Fiction presents... Back To The Future (16th March) - Book Now
Venue: Royal Observatory
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm (Doors open: 5:30pm) 
Join the Royal Museums Greenwich  for a screening of this fantastic classic time-travel comedy in the unique venue of the Peter Harrison Planetarium and experience Marty McFly's debut as he heads back to the future!

NOTE: Some events are run on staff availability and may be cancelled at short notice.