Royal Museums Greenwich

Top things to do

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Discover Greenwich: the place where time begins

Your guide to the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the historic Prime Meridian line

See what's on for families

Enjoy a fantastic day out in Greenwich with the family

See Astronomy Photographer of the Year

See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum

Celebrate 70 years of Cutty Sark in Greenwich

A new display charts how the ship made its final voyage to its Thames-side location

Visit Women of the RNLI

Celebrate 200 years of saving lives at sea at the National Maritime Museum

Stand on the Prime Meridian Line

Visit the historic Prime Meridian of the World at the Royal Observatory Greenwich

See the Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I

See the iconic painting of the Tudor queen, one of the treasures of Royal Museums Greenwich

See a Planetarium show

Out-of-this-world planetarium shows and live astronomy experiences for the whole family - visit London's only Planetarium at the Royal Observatory Greenwich

Visit Greenwich

Green space, historic London attractions and beautiful city views - discover the best that Greenwich has to offer

Master of disguise

Discover the story behind this remarkable uniform, now on display at the National Maritime Museum

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Plan your visit

Our locations

Royal Museums Greenwich is home to the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the historic sailing ship Cutty Sark, the National Maritime Museum and the Queen’s House.

The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, a state of the art conservation studio and storage centre, is also open to visitors and researchers. The Caird Library and Archive inside the National Maritime Museum is home to the world's largest maritime archive and library collection.

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How to book

Book online to guarantee entry and receive updates before you visit.

Select the site or exhibition you want to visit, pick your preferred date and entry time using the booking calendar and complete your booking. Your tickets will be emailed to you as soon as you check out.

To make the most of your day out, book a Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass and get access to both Cutty Sark AND the Royal Observatory.

The National Maritime Museum and Queen's House are free, but we still suggest booking online in advance. Charges apply for some special exhibitions.

Tickets will also be available from information desks when you arrive.

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What's on

From exhibitions and planetarium shows to free talks and fantastic family days out, explore all upcoming events at Royal Museums Greenwich here.

What's on in Greenwich

Eat and drink

Take a pit stop during your exploration of Greenwich at one of our cafés. We have something for everyone, whether you’re looking for healthy snack, delicious breakfast or lunch.

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Accessibility

Find out useful information about facilities and access to help you plan a trip to any of our sites in Greenwich.

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Maps and audio guides

Download free maps to help guide you round historic Greenwich and museum buildings. A range of audio guides are also available in different languages to help you make the most of your visit.

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Tickets and Opening

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Greenwich Station
Cutty Sark DLR
Maze Hill Station

Greenwich Pier

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Stories

From deep space to ocean depths, explore more online from Royal Museums Greenwich

Anatomy of a habitable planet: Earth as you've never seen it before

Sergio Díaz Ruiz uses satellite imagery to explore climate change by creating an image of Earth as it might be analysed by a distant alien civilisation

Capturing history: Jack Lowe and the RNLI 

How one photographer’s quest to visit every lifeboat station shines a light on our maritime heritage

Zeenat Mahal: the exiled queen

Senior curator Victoria Lane explores the stories behind a newly acquired miniature of the last Mughal Empress

How could humans live on Mars?

Astronomer and author Brendan Owens examines the challenges of sending humans to Mars - and what the future holds for our study of the Red Planet

The nautical origins of everyday phrases

Ever heard that traffic was chock-a-block, been called a son of a gun, or told someone you like the cut of their jib? Learn the maritime origins of phrases you hear every day

A Sea of Drawings: the art of the Van de Veldes

Why do artists draw, and what can their sketches teach us about their skills and techniques? Take a closer look with the unique Van de Velde drawings collection