Workers at the Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) are set to strike in a pay and conditions dispute next week.
Members of the Prospect union will walk out on August 11 and 12, following an "overwhelming" vote in favour of industrial action.
Royal Museums Greenwich boasts four sites: The Cutty Sark, Queen's House, National Maritime Museum and the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
Prospect's general secretary, Mike Clancy, emphasised that members are reluctantly taking this step due to the stance of senior management.
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He noted that some progress has already been made, with a two-year pay settlement recently agreed upon. Despite the planned strike, the museum has assured that its sites will remain open.
Mr Clancy urged management to continue negotiations to avoid the strike, highlighting that the demands are considered "very reasonable".
He added: "Across the heritage sector, our members have been taken advantage of for too long. This summer, we are sending a signal that they will not put up with it anymore."
An RMG spokesperson confirmed ongoing discussions with the union.
These negotiations, including a formal Acas conciliation meeting in July, have already produced a two-year pay settlement covering 2026/27 and 2027/28, which has been agreed by Prospect and implemented.
The unresolved issues now primarily concern a few non-pay matters.
Acas has reported progress on these points, suggesting a positive path forward, with RMG making several commitments, including engaging with the London Living Wage Foundation.
The museum is determined to keep its sites open to ensure continued public service, despite the looming strike action.
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