Royal Museums Greenwich

Our history in Greenwich

  • History of the Royal Observatory
    History of the Royal Observatory
    The Royal Observatory, home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian line, is one of the most important historic scientific sites in the world.
    History of the Royal Observatory
  • History of the Queen's House
    History of the Queen's House
    In 1616 James I's wife Anne commissioned Inigo Jones to design a new pavilion for her at Greenwich.
    History of the Queen's House
  • History of the National Maritime Museum
    History of the National Maritime Museum
    The National Maritime Museum was formally established by Act of Parliament in 1934 and opened to the public by King George VI on 27 April 1937.
    History of the National Maritime Museum
  • World Heritage Site
    World Heritage Site
    The Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site is particularly noted for its magnificent architecture, beautiful parkland and a lively town centre.
    World Heritage Site
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