Royal Observatory
The home of GMT
- Royal Observatory
- Meridian Line
- Cutty Sark
- Planetarium shows
- Free museums
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Adult: £9.00
Child: £5.85
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Adult: £10.00
Child: £6.50
Royal Observatory
Visit the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. Home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), the Prime Meridian of the world and London’s Planetarium.
Top reasons to visit
1
Stand on the Meridian Line
Stand astride the historic Prime Meridian where east meets west, and take your place at the centre of the world!
2
Discover the home of GMT
Uncover the history of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and see clocks and timepieces that have literally changed the world.
3
Explore space
Take an awe inspiring journey into space with our astronomers and unravel the mysteries of the cosmos at London's planetarium.
Tickets and opening times
Tickets & prices
Adult £9 | Child £5.85
Open daily from 10am - 5.30pm
Including Bank Holidays
Getting here
Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich, London SE10 8XJ
This month's highlights
Explore the fascinating mysteries of time and space
Did you know
Dating from 1675, Charles II’s Octagon Room is one of the few Christopher Wren-designed interiors that you can see in London today.
Treat yourself
Mementos for stargazers and time enthusiasts
Astronomy courses at the Royal Observatory
We offer a range of astronomy courses tailored to the needs of individuals...
Find your way
Royal Observatory Greenwich is a quick and easy journey from central London, by DLR, rail or boat
What our visitors say
'From the beginning of time to the movement of the stars.... from the navigation of the globe to the lives of the men and women that made it all possible.... it's here..... AND YOU CAN STRADDLE THE MERIDIAN.'
'Went to see the “Astronomy Photographer of the Year” exhibition today, absolutely amazing'
