Royal Museums Greenwich
Royal Museums Greenwich runs 9 checked opportunities for children on WiWit, based in London, Greenwich.
London, Greenwich, United Kingdom
About
Royal Museums Greenwich is a distinguished collection of four world-class museums at the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in London. The group comprises the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Observatory, the historic Cutty Sark ship, and the Queen's House art gallery, welcoming millions of global visitors annually. The institution is dedicated to illustrating the profound importance of the sea, ships, time, and the stars, and their relationship with people throughout history. It holds over 2.5 million items, making it a leading resource for understanding maritime history, astronomy, and British art for scholars and enthusiasts worldwide. Each site offers a unique educational experience, from standing on the Prime Meridian at the Royal Observatory to exploring the decks of the last surviving tea clipper, Cutty Sark. The National Maritime Museum is the largest of its kind in the world, while the Queen's House showcases a world-class art collection within England's first classical building.
Affiliations
Programs Offered
- National Maritime Museum
- Royal Observatory
- Cutty Sark
- Queen's House
- Peter Harrison Planetarium
- Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
- Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition
Achievements
- Top-10 UK visitor attraction
- Home to the Prime Meridian of the world (0° longitude)
- Manages the world's largest maritime museum
- Part of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site
Leadership
- Gail Symington , Executive Creative Director (Royal Museums Greenwich)
- Chris Walker , Executive Business & Operations Director (Royal Museums Greenwich)
- Sir Charles Dunstone , Chair of Trustees (Royal Museums Greenwich)
Opportunities from Royal Museums Greenwich
Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Galaxies Category
by Royal Museums Greenwich
The Astronomy Photographer of the Year, hosted by the Royal Museums Greenwich, is the world's most prestigious astrophotography competition.
What your child could gain:
Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Planets, Comets and Asteroids
by Royal Museums Greenwich
Showcase your best space photos in a prestigious global competition by the Royal Museums Greenwich. Win cash prizes up to £10,000 and get exhibited.
What your child could gain:
Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Our Moon Category
by Royal Museums Greenwich
A prestigious international photography competition by Royal Museums Greenwich for ages 16+, celebrating the art of lunar photography with significant cash prizes.
What your child could gain:
Astronomy Photographer of the Year - People and Space
by Royal Museums Greenwich
The world's most prestigious astrophotography competition. The 'People and Space' category invites global photographers aged 16+ to capture the cosmos with a human element.
What your child could gain:
Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Aurorae Category
by Royal Museums Greenwich
A prestigious global competition by the Royal Museums Greenwich, celebrating the world's best space photography, open to all ages and skill levels.
What your child could gain:
Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Our Sun Category
by Royal Museums Greenwich
A prestigious global competition for photographers capturing the Sun's phenomena like eclipses and sunspots. Open to ages 16 and over, with a grand prize of £10,000.
What your child could gain:
Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year
by Royal Museums Greenwich
A prestigious global competition by the Royal Observatory Greenwich, a part of Royal Museums Greenwich, for astrophotographers aged 15 and under, with cash prizes and international recognition.
What your child could gain:
Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition - Stars and Nebulae Category
by Royal Museums Greenwich
The world's largest astrophotography competition, offering a grand prize of £10,000 and a prestigious exhibition at the National Maritime Museum. Open to photographers aged 16 and over.
What your child could gain:
Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Skyscapes Category
by Royal Museums Greenwich
The world's largest astrophotography competition, inviting photographers of all skill levels to submit breathtaking images of the cosmos for a chance to win cash prizes and gain global recognition.
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Contact Information
Quick Facts
- Type
- Government Institute
- Founded
- 2012
- Opportunities
- 9 on WiWit
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