Our adults and community programme
Discover more about the Old Royal Naval College (ORNC), its distinctive architecture and rich history through our programme of tours, talks and character actor performances.
Character actor performances
Come and meet our character actors performing in the Painted Hall. Diarist Samuel Pepys, pirate queen Grace O'Malley, artist James Thornhill, naval veteran Joe Brown and black Greenwich Pensioner John Deman bring the history of the ORNC to life through first person interpretation. For full listings see our events calendar.
Guided tours
Let our Yeomen guides take you on a 90-minute tour of the ORNC. Starts daily at 2pm, subject to demand and availability, at the Shop in the Discover Greenwich Visitor Centre. £6 per adult, free for children under 16. For more information see book a guided tour.
Talks, tours and courses
Handle objects found on our site, including artefacts from Greenwich Palace and the Royal Hospital for Seamen. Volunteers are on hand to answer your questions in the Discover Greenwich Visitor Centre. Free. Every Thu and Sat, subject to availability. For full listings see our events calendar.