Royal Museums Greenwich is home to the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the iconic tea clipper Cutty Sark, the National Maritime Museum and the Queen’s House art gallery. All attractions are located within easy walking distance of each other within a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Greenwich Village and the museums are easy to reach by Tube, Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and Overground train, as well as the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers riverboat service. With so many things to see and do in Greenwich, it is a great place for a day out with the family.
Venture onto one of the world's most famous ships and the last surviving tea clipper. Part of world heritage site Maritime Greenwich, Cutty Sark has a rich history that can be explored by walking along the many decks and passageways. Don't miss special events and activities throughout the year.
King William Walk, Greenwich, London, SE10 9HT
From £18.00 (USD 22.95)
Stand with a foot in each hemisphere and explore how great scientists first mapped the seas and the stars at the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Now a museum, it's home to the Prime Meridian Line, the UK’s largest refracting telescope, a 4.5 billion year-old asteroid and London’s only planetarium.
Greenwich Park, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF
From £20.00 (USD 25.50)
The National Maritime Museum is the largest museum of its kind in the world. Learn about Britain's encounters with the world at sea, the Royal Navy, and the life of great British hero Admiral Horatio Nelson, and see the uniform he wore when he was fatally wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar.
Romney Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF
Free
Travel to the stars at London’s only planetarium, part of the Royal Observatory's modern Astronomy Centre. Experience the wonders of the night sky with a number of shows that could fly you into the heart of the Sun, transport you to distant galaxies, show you the birth of a star or land you on Mars.
The Royal Observatory, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF
Queen's House Free
For a regal day out, head to the Queen's House to enjoy more than 400 years of stunning art, architecture and royal history. Built as a "house of delight" for James I's wife, Anne of Denmark, this royal villa was designed by Inigo Jones in 1616 and is Britain's first classical building.
Romney Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF
Free
Are the Royal Museums in Greenwich free to visit?
Many of the highlights of this Unesco World Heritage site are free to visit, such as the Queen's House or the National Maritime Museum. You can enter the permanent galleries of these locations for free but you'll need to buy a ticket for limited-time exhibitions such as Mars in the Painted Hall. The Royal Observatory, Peter Harrison Planetarium and Cutty Sark are also paid attractions, with tickets available both online and occasionally on the day.
