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
Discover more What is the Armada Portrait?

Gallery highlights

The Tulip Stairs
Climb the first self-supporting spiral stair in Britain
Woburn Treasures
See artworks from the world famous Woburn Abbey collection on display at the Queen's House
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
A Proposal for Radical Hospitality
A new sound installation created in response to The Armada Portrait
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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A royal 'House of Delights'

Iconic artworks meet breathtaking architecture at the Queen's House Art Gallery in Greenwich. Discover this hidden jewel of London and plan your visit today.

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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

Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year

See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum
Open daily
Dark coral on the sea floor with light cascading down through the water

Sea Stories – Live from 2050

Journey into the future of our oceans! Take part in a brand new audio adventure at the National Maritime Museum
Open daily | 10am-5pm
Image shows a man in an orange work suit doing a handstand on an icy deck
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 from 17 May
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Conferences & study days

All at Sea – Seafarer Wellbeing and Mental Health; Past, Present and Future

Free online conference exploring seafarer mental health and wellbeing
Thursday 24 June | 10am – 5.30pm
A portrait of a young Elizabeth II against a red backdrop
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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Evenings & Lates

Sound and Vision

Join our weekly online drawing club featuring special guests, artists and musicians
Thursday 24th June | 7pm – 8.30pm
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Access events

SENsory Social Club

Join the weekly online club for adults and young people with SEND
Fridays during term time | 1.30pm – 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
Fridays-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
Fridays-Mondays during term time | Daily during school holidays
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Evenings & Lates

Science In Science Fiction

How accurate are science fiction films? Separate fact from fiction with astronomers from the Royal Observatory Greenwich
Friday 25 June at 7pm
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 school holidays
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 and school holidays | 11.30am (Members) & 2.30pm
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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 | 10.30am, 12pm, 2pm and 3.30pm
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Family fun

Cutty Sark: Toddler Time

Listen, learn and play at Cutty Sark!
Term Time Wednesdays | 10.30am
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Family fun

All things Cutty Sark

Join our family-friendly activities on board Cutty Sark
Saturday 3 July & Sunday 4 July | 10am-5pm
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Daytime

Community Garden at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

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

Spill The Tea

Find out how you can get involved with the Youth Collective
Friday 16 July
Family fun

LGBTQ+ Family Network

A safe space for local LGBTQ+ families to meet one another, get involved in creative activities for all ages and explore the stories within the collection
17 July, 18 September and 20 November | 10am-12pm
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Talks and courses

Webinar: How to create playful spaces, places and people

Join expert speakers in an online webinar exploring practical methods for facilitating play at home
Wednesday 21 July, 6pm - 7pm
Member events

Royal Observatory Greenwich Illuminates: Space Exploration

Discover how humans are exploring our universe with this exclusive talk from one of our astronomers
Thursday 22 July | 6pm-7pm
Talks and courses

Young Creatives

Be part of our next Young Creatives project for young people aged 15-18
Monday 26 July to Friday 30 July | 10.30am – 4.30pm
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Family fun

Snap it! Photographic Portraits: Tudors to the Present Day

Join Sharp Shots Photo Club as they explore photographic portraits in this family workshop
Thursday 5th August
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Guided tours

Behind the scenes tours at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Explore the inner workings of Royal Museums Greenwich and see conservation in action on one of our guided tours
First Thursday of every month | 1.30pm

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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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Armillary Sphere
from £30.00
A wondrous decorative ornament inspired by the armillary sphere astronomical instrument. This small scale armillary sphere is just the right size for a desk or shelf...
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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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