News

Blood and Battle: Dissecting the life of William Beatty

New immersive exhibition featuring William Beatty’s medical tools

Iconic fashion show staged at the Old Royal Naval College

An architectural superstructure was built for Alexander McQueen’s collection.

Celebrating Trafalgar Night at the Old Royal Naval College

On Friday October 21st, there will be a special formal dinner

Old Royal Naval College receives Sandford Award for its exceptional education programme

The award is presented by The Heritage Education Trust

Old Royal Naval College welcomes new Chaplain at the Chapel of St Peter & St Paul

The Reverend Dr Robert Tobin is the Chaplain at the Chapel

In Memoriam: Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Memories of her Majesty The Queen at the Old Royal Naval College

Sketches by Sir James Thornhill on display in the Painted Hall

18th-century drawings by Sir James Thornhill on show at the Painted Hall

Celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at the Old Royal Naval College

Thousands came together in Greenwich to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The Greenwich Foundation celebrates 25 Years

Old Royal Naval College featured in London’s spectacular New Year’s Eve show

Gilded ironwork gates decorated to notable effect

The Big Dream unveiled at the Old Royal Naval College

Citizenship Ceremony at the Old Royal Naval College

Renovation to the historic Nelson Room is underway

Best Museum win for the Old Royal Naval College at Tiqets Remarkable Venues Awards

Q&A – Making art and mischief with Nick Ellwood

2021 Christmas Festivities at the Old Royal Naval College

John Flamsteed’s 375th Birthday

The Battle of the Glorious First of June

HistoryRiot at the Old Royal Naval College

Greenwich and the Franklin Expedition

Summer at the Old Royal Naval College

Memories of HRH Prince Philip at the Old Royal Naval College

Government’s Culture Recovery Fund to support Old Royal Naval College’s reopening

Passage of time at the Old Royal Naval College

Lights, Camera, Action for Historic Film Set

Awe-Inspiring Gaia Returns to the Painted Hall

Two Years Since Painted Hall Conservation Project

Old Royal Naval College to reopen with outdoor and digital offerings from 12 April

The Greenwich Hospital Nurses – Hidden From History

Old Royal Naval College – a must-see for movie fans

The West Gate Globes

Old Royal Naval College Reopening 3 December

Gaia Returns to the Painted Hall

2020 Christmas at the Old Royal Naval College

The Old Royal Naval College Hosts The Duke of Gloucester

The Battle of Trafalgar

New Digital Architecture Tour

Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich in London triumphs at national VisitEngland awards

Summer Fun at the Old Royal Naval College

Reopening for Summer 2020

The Governor and the Navigator: Connecting Sir Hugh Palliser and Captain James Cook

Foundation stone of the Royal Hospital for Seamen laid at Greenwich

Volunteers Week 2020

Life at the Royal Naval College, Greenwich, during the Second World War

A Brief History of Sir James Thornhill; Knighted 2 May 1720

Greenwich in the time of the Victorians: A Dickens retrospective

Spread The Love

A Day In The Life Of A Volunteer Tour Guide

Spotting the Zodiac Signs

The Charity Boys and the Establishment of the Royal Hospital School

New Chief Executive appointed 

Matthew Mees is the new Chief Executive for the Old Royal Naval College.

Introducing The Lives of Pensioners Project

Old Royal Naval College receives an Autism Friendly Award for 2020

Recognising the ORNC’s commitment to welcoming autistic visitors.

Salon Evening with stars Hugh Bonneville, Robert Bathurst, Jane Asher, Anthony Ofoegbu & Lisa McGrillis

Exclusive Salon Evening in the Painted Hall on 23rd January 2020.

The Year Ahead: 2020 at the Old Royal Naval College

2020 promises to be a big year with the return of several unmissable events.

Old Royal Naval College Joins London Pass

Explorer Maps now available in seven languages

The Old Royal Naval College are delighted to announce the launch of our brand new Explorer Maps available in seven languages.

Painted Hall wins RIBA National Award

Painted Hall nominated for New London Architecture Awards 2019

Painted Hall scoops two RIBA awards

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal attends Gala Dinner in the Painted Hall

Painted Hall wins Museums + Heritage Award for Restoration / Conservation Project of the Year

Painted Hall reopens after two-year conservation project

VE:Forum Awards: Old Royal Naval College Wins Accessible Visitor Experience of the Year Award!

Winners announced at the NLA Awards 2018

Old Royal Naval College wins Best of Royal Greenwich Business award

Major archaeological finds at Greenwich uncover lost Royal palace

Old Royal Naval College earns Investing in Volunteers standard

Work begins on Painted Hall Project

Public generosity helps Old Royal Naval College raise £1m

Old Royal Naval College awarded £3.2m National Lottery grant

Restoration of the Anson Globes

HRH Duke of Gloucester becomes President

HRH Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester is to become President of the Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval College.