In 1973 a Tudor wreck was discovered in the lower reaches of the River Plym in Plymouth, known as the Cattewater. This became the first wreck to be designated under the recently passed Protection of ...

The first play by William Shakespeare believed to have been performed at sea was Hamlet in 1607. William Shakespeare (1564–1616) is one of the most celebrated playwrights in the English language. The ...

These evocative stained glass panels commemorate the members of the Baltic Exchange – an international maritime commerce organisation – who were killed during the First World War. Featuring classical ...

Explore the ship’s stories and discover hidden corners of Cutty Sark as our Early Years Practitioners bring the ship to life through song, stories and play. Each week the Early Years Practitioner will ...

The historical context of our sites, the purposes they serve and the number of visitors we receive all present challenges to operating in a sustainable manner. Nonetheless, RMG has a track record of ...

Making Waves champions the achievements of women connected with the sea. From sailors and scientists to surfers and environmentalists, this series profiles trailblazing women working on, in and for ...

From trailblazers to lifesavers, join us to mark the contributions and resilience of women throughout history. Come and be inspired by stories of boldness and bravery, drawn from Royal Museums ...

Canaletto's paintings of Venice portray an apparently timeless city. But look a little closer, and all is not as it seems For 150 years, tide gauges have recorded the sea level around the city of ...