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Journey down the river to Greenwich and take part in a range of STEM themed workshops at the National Maritime Museum this October half term!

Featuring craft workshops, science games and character actors, there's something different happening every day of half term.

And best of all? All workshops and performances are FREE with no need to book in advance.

Check out what's on each day below. The Cove outdoor playground is open every day too, and there's also a host of events taking place at our other sites including Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory and the Queen's House. Find out more about family visits to Greenwich here

Programme:
Character Encounters 
Join an exciting performance and see maritime history brought to life with resident National Maritime Museumcharacter. 
Learn more about Character Encounters

Science in Nature [Learning Space]
Science is all around us! Inspired by the spinning seeds on the sycamore trees surrounding the Museum, join us to create paper helicopters and experiment with how fast you can make them spin.

Harnessing the Wind [Learning Space]
Join for a workshop inspired by the story of William Kamkwamba (The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind) who saved his town in Malawi from famine by engineering a windmill to supply his community with water and electricity at just 14 years old. Families are invited to experiment with wind power to create your own turbines.

Games without Wires [Rethink Space]
Try out a variety of board games big and small with the Caribbean Social Forum.

Puppet Theatre Experience - 'Josephine’s Incredible Journey'
National Windrush Museum and Littlecrowns Storyhouse LTD Productions present a groundbreaking new puppet theatre production, Josephine’s Incredible Journey.
Come along for an unforgettable musical adventure through time, uncovering the inspiring stories of black British icons. This interactive family-friendly show promises an engaging mix of puppetry, music, and hands-on audience participation - Read more.

Sea Creature Finger Puppets [Learning Space]
Use scrap materials to make little puppets of underwater creatures and plants that we can wear on our fingers! Learn about the creatures and wildlife living in our rivers and oceans, and the connections between us and them.

Innovations of Engineering [Learning Space]
Get creative with our guest facilitators Geo Jam for an engineering workshop where families are invited to create their own innovative structures inspired by our collections using unusual materials.

Arctic Fashion and Technology [Learning Space]
Learn about the ingenuity of Inuit technology at our family workshop, where you'll craft traditional snow goggles designed to navigate the polar climate. Explore the rich heritage of the Inuit people as you discover their innovative solutions for navigating extreme environments.

Mega Monoliths [Learning Space]
From Easter Island to Stonehenge, learn about the use of stone structures around the world and make your own monumental megalith sculpture to take home.