From amazing planetarium shows to pirate adventures on board Cutty Sark, there's so much for families to discover at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Find our picks of the best things to see and do below.
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Visit The Cove
Let your children's imaginations run wild at The Cove, a brand new outdoor playground at the National Maritime Museum.
Clamber aboard the ship and take the wheel, spin on the compass roundabout, scramble through the mighty Kraken’s tentacles and come face to face with the giant Cutty Shark!
Suitable for kids aged three and over
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Meet Cutty Sark's crew
Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past and discover stories of life on board the fastest ship of its day.
Get to know the likes of Captain Woodget, Jock Willis and Nannie the Witch as they take you on a guided tour of the ship that made them famous. Both you and your little ones will learn more about what life was like on board the fastest tea clipper of its time, in these entertaining and educational interactive performances.
Suitable kids aged 3 and over
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Tour the universe at London's only planetarium
Take a seat and experience the wonders of the night sky with expert commentary from real astronomers.
Our daily shows in the Peter Harrison Planetarium include shows suitable for all ages. From Ted's Space Adventure for toddlers to The Sky Tonight for slightly older astronauts, these shows will teach even the biggest sci-fi fan a thing or two about space.
Suitable for all ages
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Explore the All Hands gallery
Fire a cannon, shoot down a dastardly pirate ship and explore life at sea in this brilliant interactive gallery for children aged 6-12 at the National Maritime Museum.
Load cargo in the port and explore our ship Seahorse. Help prepare food in the ship’s galley and find out about the strange meals sailors ate on board.
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Visit Cutty Sark's cabin
You don't really know a ship until you know how what it's like to live on board. Discover more about how the crew lived, where they ate and slept. See for yourself what it might have been like, and clamber into the bunk beds.
Up on deck you can also find the ship's amazing sails and rigging. Anyone ready to set sail yet?
Suitable for kids aged three and over
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Explore the Sea Things gallery
This free child-friendly gallery at the National Maritime Museum is home to over 600 sea objects, talking sculptures and activities and quizzes to discover.
From a carved whale's tooth to 55 ship models, there's no wrong way to look round the Sea Things gallery celebrating our connection to the sea.
Suitable for all ages
Visit the National Maritime Museum
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Explore the Queen's House
Pick up our family trail and take part in a series of challenges for the whole family that will help you explore the magnificent artworks of the Queen's House, as well as the history and architecture of this majestic former royal residence.
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Food and drink options for kids in Greenwich
The Great Map Cafe is located at the heart of the National Maritime Museum, perfect for when kids (and grown-ups!) need an energy boost. The cafe has child-friendly lunchboxes as well as hot food, salads and sandwiches. There's a separate feeding area for mothers and babies, and a buggy park too.
There's also the Parkside Cafe right next to Greenwich Park, and families can even enjoy tea and treats beneath the hull of Cutty Sark itself: the perfect way to end your trip to Greenwich.
All our cafes are family-friendly
What’s On
Upcoming events for families in Greenwich.
Choose your tickets
Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass
- Save 25% with combo ticket
- Cutty Sark
- Royal Observatory
- Guaranteed entry time
- Planetarium shows not included
| Adult | £30 |
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| Child | £15 |
Cutty Sark
- Explore the main deck
- Walk beneath the ship
- See how the crew lived
- Family activities and interactives
- Guaranteed entry time
- Audio guide included
| Adult | £20 |
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| Child | £10 |
Royal Observatory
- Walk the Prime Meridian line
- See the best view in London
- Guaranteed entry time
- Audio guide included
- Planetarium shows not included
| Adult | £20 |
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| Child | £10 |
National Maritime Museum
- Guaranteed entry time
- Access to all free galleries and activities
- Special exhibitions free in 2024
| Free entry |
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| Book online |
Queen's House
- Historic house
- Internationally renowned art
- Stunning architecture
- Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I
- Free tours and audio guides
| Free entry |
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| Book online |
Member tickets
- Unlimited free entry
- Priority booking and exclusive events
- Access using your membership card
| Membership card number required |
Become a Member
- Unlimited entry all year
- Royal Observatory
- Cutty Sark
- Planetarium Shows
- Special exhibitions
| Direct Debit | One-off |
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| Individual: £50 | Individual: £60 |
| Family: from £60 | Family: from £70 |