Please note

On Thursday 23 and Friday 24 September, the Queen's House will be running escorted visits only. Visitors will be conducted round the House by a member of our team, with tours running every hour from 10.30am. Please aim to arrive promptly at the beginning of your time slot

Visit the Queen’s House in Greenwich, London. Home to an internationally renowned art collection, Inigo Jones’ architectural masterpiece is the first Classical building in the UK. Free entry.

Faces of a Queen

See the Armada Portraits of Elizabeth I together for the first time in our landmark exhibition
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Gallery highlights

Woburn Treasures
See artworks from the world famous Woburn Abbey collection on display at the Queen's House
The Tulip Stairs
Climb the first self-supporting spiral stair in Britain
Great Hall Ceiling
Stand within the perfect cube of the Great Hall and revel in Turner Prize-winning artist Richard Wright's intricate and unique design for its ceiling
Contemporary art in the Queen's House
A diverse collection of contemporary artwork on free display
Queen's House Ice Rink
Discover the most beautiful outdoor ice skating location in London
The Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I
See the iconic painting of the Tudor queen, one of the treasures of Royal Museums Greenwich
Top things to do at the Queen's House
World-famous artworks, captivating architecture and fascinating royal history - don't miss these highlights of the Queen's House in Greenwich
Faces of a Queen
See the Armada Portraits of Elizabeth I together for the very first time

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Ice skating in Greenwich

Join us at the Queen’s House Ice Rink this Christmas as our magical open-air ice rink returns! Book online and get ready to skate this winter

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Plan your visit

Tickets and Opening

Free entry
Advance booking recommended
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Open daily

10am-5pm

  • Greenwich Station
  • Cutty Sark DLR
  • Maze Hill Station
  • Greenwich Pier
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Online highlights

History of the Queen's House
The centre of Greenwich for hundreds of years, the beautiful Queen's House has also been at the heart of royal life
Queens of the Queen’s House
Greenwich has been a key location for the royal family for over 500 years
Rowan Mersh joins the Queen's House collection
Royal Museums Greenwich is delighted to acquire ‘Asabikeshiinh Aeris’ by artist Rowan Mersh. The work will go on display as part of the contemporary art collection at the Queen's House.
Greenwich Palace and the Tudors
Situated beside the River Thames, Greenwich had been a popular royal residence for centuries
Symbolism in portraits of Queen Elizabeth I
Find out more about the Tudor symbols used in portraits of Queen Elizabeth I and discover what they mean
Royal history
Find out about the kings and queens who left their mark in Greenwich and surprising royal connections hidden in our collections
Stories
Search our digital collections, discover epic stories of sea, space and exploration, and get expert insight from our museum curators and specialists

What’s On

Events at Royal Museums Greenwich See everything that is happening
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Exhibitions

Exposure: Lives at Sea

See the world through a seafarer's lens - visit the free exhibition at the National Maritime Museum
Open daily
Exhibitions

Faces of a Queen

See the Armada Portraits of Elizabeth I together for the very first time
Open daily | 10am-5pm
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Exhibitions

Astronomy Photographer of the Year

See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum
Open daily | 10am-5pm
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Exhibitions

Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits

Come face-to-face with the kings and queens who have shaped British history for over 500 years
Open now | 10am-5pm daily
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Family fun

Discover Sundays

Each Sunday come and explore the Museum's collection through hands on creative activities
Sundays during termtime | 11am - 1pm | 2pm - 4pm
Planetarium shows

Ted's Space Adventure

Join Ted the bear on an adventure around the Solar System in this live, special planetarium show for under-7s - perfect for little astronauts everywhere!
Weekends during term time, daily during school holidays | 11.30am & 2.30pm
Images of constellations, the Moon, Mars, a comet and the Andromeda galaxy
Planetarium shows

The Sky Tonight

A classic guide to the night sky presented live by a Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer
Saturdays-Mondays during term time | Daily during school holidays
Images of each planet in the solar system and the Sun
Planetarium shows

Meet the Neighbours

Tour the Solar System and beyond in style with this live, immersive show packed full of spectacular sights and fun facts
Saturdays-Mondays during term time | Daily during school holidays
Talks and courses

Introduction to Astronomy Online

Learn the basics of astronomy at the home of time and space in this online course
Mondays, 7-9pm | Courses beginning from 13 Sep and 18 Apr
Family fun

Play Tuesdays

Bring your under 5 on a different adventure every week! Explore the Museum together through song, dance and stories
Term time Tuesdays | 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.00pm, 2.00pm
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Talks and courses

Introduction to Astronomy

Learn the basics of astronomy at the home of time and space
Tuesdays, 7-9pm | Courses available from 14 Sep, 2 Nov, 4 Jan, 22 Feb & 19 Apr
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Member events

Tudors in Love: Members lecture

Discover the way courtly love made and marred the Tudor dynasty
Tuesday 28 September | 6.30pm-7.30pm
Photo of the Andromeda Galaxy - a dark black sky sprinkled with stars
Talks and courses

Foundation Astrophysics

A series of ten week courses on more advanced topics in astrophysics
Tuesdays, 6.30-9pm | 10-week modules begin from 14 Sept, 30 Nov & 8 Mar
Talks and courses

Introduction to Astrophysics

Explore topics at the cutting edge of scientific research and the limits of human knowledge
Tuesdays, 7–9pm | 6-week courses beginning 14 Sept, 4 Jan & 19 Apr
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Daytime

Rivers of the World

Come and see river-inspired art in a new installation at the National Maritime Museum, created by Greenwich schools and partner schools in Ghana
Wednesday 1 September – Tuesday 26 October | 10am-5pm
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Family fun

Cutty Sark: Toddler Time

Listen, learn and play at Cutty Sark!
Wednesdays during September | 10.30am-12pm and 2.30pm-4pm
Evenings & Lates

Tudors to Windsors LIVE

Join exhibition curators online to see highlights from Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits
Wednesday 29 September | 6.30pm
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Access events

SENsory Social Club Online

Join the weekly online club for adults and young people with SEND
Fridays during term time | 11.00am – 12.00pm
A watercolour painting of the National Maritime Museum with a beautiful imagined castle above painted in dreamy purple and pink hues
Daytime

Fun Palaces Festival

Celebrate the creativity, resilience and brilliance of our local communities as part of a special takeover of the National Maritime Museum
Saturday 2 October 2021 | 11am - 4pm
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Daytime

Community Garden at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Come and help out at our green space in Kidbrooke
Select dates throughout Spring, Summer and Autumn | 1pm-3pm
Evenings & Lates

Greenwich Shorts

Listen to a series of monologues and musical performances in the intimate Cutty Sark studio theatre
Saturday 2 October | Doors open at 6.30pm | Show starts at 7.30pm
An artist's impression of NASA's Perseverance Rover on the surface of Mars
Member events

Robotic adventures on Mars – tales from the Perseverance Rover

Hear from one of the key figures in the Perseverance rover mission to Mars
Tuesday 5 October | 7pm-8pm
Exhibitions

BSL Tours: Tudors to Windsors

Join John Wilson for a tour of Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits, exclusively for Deaf and hard of hearing visitors
8 and 16 October | 3pm - 4pm
Talks and courses

Saturday Art Club

Join the weekly creative drop-in for young people aged 13-16
Saturdays | 10am-1pm

Inside The Queen's House

Explore the significance of the Queen's House, the oil paintings it houses, and its place within Royal Greenwich.

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Icons: The Armada Portrait
£12.99
This illustrated guide gives an overview of the context, creation and significance of the Portrait, alongside evaluation of Elizabeth’s legacy...
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Royal Greenwich: A History in Kings and Queens by Pieter van der Merwe
£20.00
Discover the rich royal history of the area where Henry VIII built his first tournament ground, Elizabeth I took daily walks in the Park, and where Charles II raced early royal yachts against his brother...
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British Kings & Queens Mug
£12.00
Tea and coffee mug featuring illustrations of the Kings and Queens of England from 1066 to the present day: from William 1 to Queen Elizabeth II...
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Entry to the Queen's House is free, but you must have a ticket to visit. For full tickets and prices click here.

Queen's House

  • Guaranteed entry time
  • Guided route
  • Faces of a Queen exhibition
  • Woburn Treasures exhibition
Free entry
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Member tickets

  • Free Museums entry
  • Priority booking
  • Membership card number required
Advance booking recommended
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National Maritime Museum

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  • Unlimited entry all year
  • Royal Observatory
  • Cutty Sark
  • Planetarium Shows
  • Special exhibitions
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Family: from £65 Family: from £75
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