Royal Museums Greenwich

Top things to do

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Celebrate 70 years of Cutty Sark in Greenwich

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

See Astronomy Photographer of the Year

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

Discover Greenwich: the place where time begins

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

Celebrate the winter solstice

Join the Royal Observatory and The Royal Parks for a day of activities celebrating the winter solstice, and discover the science behind the shortest day of the year

See what's on for families

Enjoy a fantastic day out in Greenwich with the family

Stand on the Prime Meridian Line

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

See the Charles Hare uniform

An ingenious disguise. A precious heirloom. Discover the story behind this remarkable uniform, now on display at the National Maritime Museum

Watch 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

Christmas in Greenwich

Get into the festive spirit with our round-up of the best things to see and do in the Royal Borough

See what's on this winter

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

How Cutty Sark came to Greenwich

The historic tea clipper is one of the most famous sights along the River Thames. But why was Greenwich chosen as Cutty Sark's final home?

Astronomy with the naked eye

Learn what you could see in the night sky with no equipment from the Royal Observatory Greenwich; from galaxies and meteor showers to comets, star clusters, cloud formations and more

Master of disguise: how a Navy sailor escaped a Napoleonic prison

Discover the true story of Charles Hare, the 19th-century midshipman who used a French officer's uniform to pull off a daring prison break

Night Sky Highlights - December 2024

Find out what to see in the night sky this December, including not one, but two meteor showers!

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

How will the Universe end?

Life on Earth, our Sun and Solar System, the Milky Way – all good things must come to an end. But what about the fate of the Universe itself?

Finding community through astrophotography

Sophie Paulin and Tom Williams struck up a friendship in an online astrophotography forum. Discover how they combined their expertise to win a prize in Astronomy Photographer of the Year