Royal Museums Greenwich

Top things to do

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Stand on the Prime Meridian Line

Stand on the historic Prime Meridian of the World at the home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

Walk beneath the world-famous Cutty Sark

Stand underneath the unique raised hull of Cutty Sark

Enjoy great art for free at the Queen's House

Royal portraits, seascapes and cutting-edge sculptures are just some of the masterpieces to see  

See what's on this half term in Greenwich

Go on an epic family adventure of discovery across the seas and through the universe at Royal Museums Greenwich

Explore the galleries of the National Maritime Museum

Travel the world in the National Maritime Museum's free galleries, exploring everywhere from the icy Arctic to the islands of the Pacific

See a Planetarium show

Out of this world stargazing and astronomy shows for the whole family

Enjoy comedy on board Cutty Sark

Join us in the Lower Hold of the famous tea clipper for a fantastic evening of stand-up comedy

Find more exhibitions and events

Find all the upcoming events, exhibitions, talks and tours at Royal Museums Greenwich

Women of the RNLI

Life savers, fundraisers, trailblazers: discover the vital roles that women play in saving lives at sea

Visit for free

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 and save 25% on tickets, 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 language guides

Download free maps to help guide you round historic Greenwich and museum buildings. Our guides are also available in different languages to help you make the most of your visit.

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