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Join Royal Museums Greenwich to mark the contributions and resilience of women throughout history. 

Come and be inspired by stories of boldness and bravery, drawn from Royal Museums Greenwich’s collections and displays.  

Programme for Women’s History Month:

Women’s History Month Tours at the Royal Observatory (selected dates throughout March) - Book Now
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm 
Venue: Royal Observatory Greenwich
Join the tour of the Royal Observatory dedicated to showcasing the contributions women have made to astronomy since the Observatory was founded 350 years ago.

Learn about the first woman to be paid for astronomical work, the 'Greenwich Time Lady', solar photography pioneer Annie Maunder, and more. We'll also explore how these women impacted the world as we know it today.

DanceFest: International Women's Day (8th March)
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm 
Venue: National Maritime Museum
Join the National Maritime Museum for an afternoon of dance to celebrate International Women's Day, honouring the strength and spirit of women.

The event takes place on the Ocean Map and features a diverse line-up of traditional dance forms from around the world, making it a memorable celebration of womanhood, cultural heritage and of women's relationships to the sea.

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Women’s History Month Tours at the Royal Observato£5.00 per adult
Women’s History Month Tours at the Royal Observato£3.50 per concession

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Women's History Month 2026

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National Maritime Museum | Royal Observatory Greenwich, Romney Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF
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Opening Times

Women's History Month (1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026)
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Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
Women’s History Month Tours at the Royal Observatory (7 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2026)
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Saturday - Sunday15:00 - 16:00
DanceFest: International Women's Day (8 Mar 2026)
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Sunday13:30 - 15:00
DanceFest: Bharatanatyam Dance (8 Mar 2026)
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Sunday14:30 - 15:00
DanceFest: Yemayá (8 Mar 2026)
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Sunday14:20 - 14:30
DanceFest: Khaleeji (8 Mar 2026)
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Sunday14:10 - 14:20
DanceFest: West African Dance (8 Mar 2026)
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Sunday13:40 - 14:10
DanceFest: Beats of Polynesia (8 Mar 2026)
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Sunday13:30 - 13:40
Tours at the Royal Observatory (13 Mar 2026 - 14 Mar 2026)
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Friday - Saturday15:00 - 16:00
Tours at the Royal Observatory (18 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2026)
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Wednesday - Thursday15:00 - 16:00
Tours at the Royal Observatory (27 Mar 2026)
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Friday15:00 - 16:00
Tours at the Royal Observatory (30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026)
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Monday - Tuesday15:00 - 16:00

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