A history of the Royal Observatory
Find out more about the founding of the Royal Observatory, and how Greenwich came to be known as the 'Home of Time'
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Christopher Wren
Best known for designing St. Paul's Cathedral, Christopher Wren's two loves of astronomy and architecture were combined when he worked on the Royal Observatory Greenwich
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Altazimuth Pavilion
See the beautiful Altazimuth Pavilion, home of the Annie Maunder Astrographic Telescope
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Royal portraits in Royal Museums Greenwich’s collection
Come face to face with Kings and Queens, and discover 500 years of royal portraits at the Queen's House in Greenwich
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Christopher Wren's Octagon Room
The beautiful Octagon Room at Flamsteed House is the oldest part of the Royal Observatory
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John Harrison's marine timekeepers
Revolutionary timepieces that allowed ships to determine their longitude at sea
An art lover's guide to the Queen’s House
Royal portraits, seascapes and cutting-edge sculptures are just some of the masterpieces to see  
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What is the Prime Meridian and why is it in Greenwich?
How Greenwich found its place in the centre of global time and navigation
The Solebay Tapestry
Discover the story behind the largest tapestry in Royal Museums Greenwich's collection
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The BBC pips: the Royal Observatory and the Greenwich Time Service
Discover the story behind the Greenwich time pips, first broadcast by the BBC over 100 years ago in 1924