The Queen's House Ice Rink Greenwich's magical open-air ice rink is now open Book now Christmas in Greenwich This month's highlights Last chance to see The Van de Veldes: Greenwich, Art and the Sea From across the sea, an art revolution is coming. Discover the art of the Van de Veldes at the Queen's House Astronomy Photographer of the Year See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum Royal Observatory Christmas lecture Hear about the latest cutting-edge satellite research with Professor John Remedios, Director of the National Centre for Earth Observation Seeing Ourselves: in conversation with Ekow Eshun Join artist Sharon Walters and writer / curator Ekow Eshun for a discussion exploring representation in museum spaces Season of Identity Unpick the threads of Britain’s global connections and identities in a series of events at Royal Museums Greenwich Stand on the Prime Meridian Line Stand on the historic Prime Meridian of the World at the home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) See a Planetarium show Out of this world stargazing and astronomy shows for the whole family Christmas in Greenwich Get into the festive spirit with our round-up of the best things to see and do in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in 2023 Plan your visit Our locations Royal Museums Greenwich is home to the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the iconic historic sailing ship Cutty Sark, the National Maritime Museum and the Queen’s House. The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, our 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. Visit Greenwich 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 and save 25% on tickets, 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. See all our tickets 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. See all our cafés Facilities and access Find useful information about facilities at our museums including cloakrooms, baby change and accessibility, and information for visitors with disabilities coming to any of our sites. Find out more Maps and language guides Download a free map to help guide you round the historic buildings. Our guides are also available in different languages to help you make the most of your visit. Download the map Language guides Tickets and Opening Advance booking recommended Book now Open daily 10am-5pm Greenwich Station Cutty Sark DLR Maze Hill Station Greenwich Pier View on map Directions via Public Transport Directions from your location Sign up to our newsletter Stay connected and receive all the latest news, stories and events from Royal Museums Greenwich Sign up What’s On See upcoming exhibitions and events in Greenwich. Experiences | Christmas The Queen's House Ice Rink Discover the most beautiful outdoor ice skating location in London 23 November 2023 - 7 January 2024 Adult from £17 | Child from £10 Queen's House Free displays Sea creatures: real and imagined See this beautiful banner created by Willow Dene School, inspired by maps and monsters in the National Maritime Museum Open daily | 10am-5pm Free National Maritime Museum Exhibitions Astronomy Photographer of the Year See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum Open daily | 10am-5pm Adults £10 | Concessions £6.50 | Children £5 National Maritime Museum Exhibitions The Van de Veldes: Greenwich, Art and the Sea From across the sea, an art revolution is coming. Discover the art of the Van de Veldes at the Queen's House 10am-5pm daily | Closing 14 January 2024 Free Queen's House Free displays | Identity Pioneers: A Renaissance in South Asian Creativity A series of portraits of South Asian creative individuals, on display at the National Maritime Museum. Are you ready to meet the pioneers? Open daily | 10am-5pm Free National Maritime Museum Events and festivals Season of Identity Unpick the threads of Britain’s global connections and identities in a series of events at Royal Museums Greenwich October 2023 - March 2024 Free Entry In Greenwich Exhibitions Earth From Space See the world through a satellite’s lens, and explore our changing planet at the Royal Observatory Greenwich Open daily | 10am-5pm Free for all Planetarium show ticketholders and Royal Observatory visitors Royal Observatory Exhibitions Our Connection to Water Life source, sacred ritual, scarce commodity? Seven artists share what water means to them at the National Maritime Museum Open daily until 25 February 2024 | 10am-5pm Free National Maritime Museum Workshops | Identity Writing Workshop: Poetry and Freedom A relaxed workshop themed around freedom and identity Thursday 7 December | 10.30am to 12.30pm Free National Maritime Museum Planetarium shows We Are Guardians Join Earth's fleet of state-of-the-art satellites for an immersive exploration of their role in safeguarding our planet Daily shows Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8 Royal Observatory Planetarium shows The Sky Tonight A classic guide to the night sky presented live by a Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer Daily shows Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8 Royal Observatory Family fun | Identity SENsory Social Club Join the weekly online club for adults and young people with SEND Friday during term time| 11am (Online session) or 1pm (Onsite session) Pay what you can Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre Events and festivals | Evenings and Lates Evening With The Stars An evening of astronomy and a chance to use the telescopes of the Royal Observatory Select Fridays and Saturdays | 5.30-7.30pm, 6.50-8.50pm Adults: £24 | Students & Under 25s: £21.60 | Children (7+): £12 Royal Observatory Workshops | Talks & courses Saturday Art Club Join the weekly creative drop-in for young people aged 13-16 Saturdays from October - April | 10am-1pm Free National Maritime Museum Talks and tours Character Encounters Visit the National Maritime Museum every Saturday to discover a different character from history with their own fascinating story to tell Saturdays Free Entry National Maritime Museum Planetarium shows | Identity Astronomy and Islam Join us for a special show featuring the New Crescent Moon and historic Islamic astronomy. Select Saturdays and Sundays | 10.30am £10 Adult | £5 Child Royal Observatory Family fun SENsory Sailors Come along and enjoy this brand new sensory play session for children with special educational needs Once a month on Saturdays | 11am-12.30pm Free | Pre-booking required National Maritime Museum Planetarium shows Ted's Space Adventure Join Ted the bear on an adventure around the Solar System in this special live planetarium show for under-7s - perfect for little astronauts everywhere! Weekends and holiday weekdays Adults £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8 Royal Observatory Family fun Meet the characters of Cutty Sark Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past and hear astonishing stories about life at sea in the age of sail Weekends and Fri-Mon in school holidays | 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm Included with entry to Cutty Sark Cutty Sark Talks and tours Saturday Super Store Tours Come behind the scenes and explore the stores at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre Saturdays at 1.30pm £12 Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre Planetarium shows Moons Beyond Counting Learn more about our own Moon and some of the more exotic moons of the Solar System in this show narrated by our Royal Observatory astronomers Weekends and holiday weekdays in December Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8 Royal Observatory Planetarium shows | Bilingual Families À Descoberta do Sistema Solar Join us for a planetarium show in Portuguese, presented live by an astronomer 10 December 2023 | 10.30am Adult £10 | Child £5 Royal Observatory Talks and tours | Member events Flamsteed lecture: Are We Alone? Are we the only technologically advanced beings in the Universe? Find out in this talk by Dr Robin Catchpole. Monday 11 December 2023 | Doors at 6.30pm, event starts at 7.15pm Free | Flamsteed Astronomy Society Members only National Maritime Museum Experiences Queen's House Ice Rink Relaxed Sessions Suitable for anyone who needs a calmer, more relaxed environment to get the most out of their visit 4 December, 5-5.45pm | 11 December, 6-6.45pm | 3 January, 6-6.45pm Adults £8.50 | Children £5 Queen's House Stories From deep space to ocean depths, explore more online from Royal Museums Greenwich Keeping Cutty Sark ship-shape The poop deck floor of Cutty Sark needs to be replaced. Find out how a team of dedicated shipkeepers keep the vessel in peak condition See the sound of a black hole How do you picture something that is invisible and inaudible to humans? Artist and photographer John White has the answer Researching the Challenger Expedition This guide looks at sources for research into the Challenger Expedition (1872-1876), the first global study of the deep sea, including journals and manuscripts written by officers and crewmembers Beneath the blue: Alberta Whittle on the making of Feeling Blue Artist Alberta Whittle shares the inspiration behind Feeling Blue, a tapestry created in collaboration with Dovecot Studios 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 15 awe-inspiring astronomy discoveries Discover 15 incredible astronomy facts that might just change how you see the Universe How coffee has shaped Britain's maritime history This blog looks at how a seemingly insignificant bean provided the stimulus to advancements in naval intelligence, technology, trade and science Astronomy blog Read our monthly guides to the night sky, and check out the latest news from the Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomy team Discover more Stories Find blogs, videos, online events - and answers to the biggest questions in the universe Collections Royal Museums Greenwich holds over 2.5 million items. Search our digital collections or visit our library, archive and collections studio The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre Come behind the scenes at our state-of-the-art conservation studio Book a tour Caird Library Visit the world's largest maritime library and archive collection at the National Maritime Museum Visit now Collections Online Search our online database and explore our objects, paintings, archives and library collections from home Start searching Become a member Enjoy free unlimited entry to the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark and Planetarium, as well as exclusive member events and offers Join now Royal Museums Greenwich Close Choose your tickets Book online in advance to guarantee entry and receive updates before your visit. See all tickets and prices 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 £18 Child £9 BOOK NOW Royal Observatory Walk the Prime Meridian line See the best view in London Guaranteed entry time Audio guide included Planetarium shows not included Adult £18 Child £9 BOOK NOW Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass Save 25% with combo ticket Cutty Sark Royal Observatory Guaranteed entry time Planetarium shows not included Adult £27 Child £13.50 BOOK NOW National Maritime Museum Guaranteed entry time Access to all free galleries and activities Paid exhibitions not included Free entry Book online BOOK NOW Queen's House Internationally renowned art Stunning architecture The Van de Veldes: Greenwich, Art and the Sea Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I Free entry Book online BOOK NOW Become a Member Unlimited entry all year Royal Observatory Cutty Sark Planetarium Shows Special exhibitions Direct Debit One-off Individual: £50 Individual: £60 Family: from £60 Family: from £70 JOIN TODAY Special exhibition Astronomy Photographer of the Year The world's greatest space photography Over 100 images on display Entry to National Maritime Museum included Adult £10 Child £5 BOOK NOW Experience Cutty Sark Rig Climb Unique climbing experience Zip line descent Entry to ship included Restrictions apply - check T&Cs before purchase Adult £52 Child (10-17) £43 Student (18+) & Under 25 £46 Bookings currently closed Family fun AHOY Gallery Soft play Maritime fun Guaranteed entry time Museum entry included Suitable for all children under 7 Term time weekdays FREE Weekends & holidays £3 BOOK NOW Member tickets Free and fast-track Museums entry Priority booking Access using your membership card Membership card number required BOOK NOW