Royal Museums Greenwich

About

A top UK visitor attraction, Royal Museums Greenwich is the perfect destination whatever your interests: art and architecture; star gazing and astronomy; ships and the sea; or British history and royalty.

Our four landmark attractions are all within walking distance from each other, set within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of historic Royal Greenwich, one of London’s most charming areas.

The Queen’s House: This beautiful 17th-century royal villa was designed by Inigo Jones and is Britain’s first classical building. Marvel at the House’s pioneering architecture, including the iconic Tulip Stairs, and discover its internationally renowned art collection. The Queen’s House is free to visit except for Special Exhibitions and guided tours.

Cutty Sark: Cutty Sark is the world’s sole-surviving tea clipper, celebrated for its record-breaking passages around the globe. Come aboard and experience what it was like to sail on board this much-loved national icon.

National Maritime Museum: The National Maritime Museum is the largest museum of its kind in the world. A joy for all ages the Museum is an unmissable addition to any itinerary in Greenwich. The National Maritime Museum is free to visit except for Special Exhibitions and guided tours.

Royal Observatory: The Royal Observatory is home to the world-famous Meridian Line and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and London’s only Planetarium. See the revolutionary Harrison Clocks, watch the iconic time ball drop and marvel at one of the UK’s largest telescopes.

Group discounts apply to any parties of 15 or more. All groups must pre-book their visit at least 72 hours in advance using our online group booking form, which can be found at www.rmg.co.uk/groupbookingform

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Cutty Sark:

Adult: Includes adults, 25+, seniors and disabled visitors. £18
Child: Age 4 -15 years and includes disabled children. £9
Child Under 4: Must be registered with a paying adult. £0
Young Person and Student: Includes age 16-24 yrs, student with valid ID and disabled visitors. £12
Companion: Free entry for one person accompanying a visitor with disabilities. Can be selected with any ticket.
Key Worker: Free entry to holders of a Blue Light card as a thank you to our Key Workers - please bring this card with you.

Royal Observatory:

Adult: Includes adults, 25+, seniors and disabled visitors. £18
Child: Age 4 -15 years and includes disabled children. £9
Child Under 4: Must be registered with a paying adult. £0
Young Person and Student: Includes age 16-24 yrs, student with valid ID and disabled visitors. £12
Companion: Free entry for one person accompanying a visitor with disabilities. Can be selected with any ticket.
Key Worker: Free entry to holders of a Blue Light card as a thank you to our Key Workers - please bring this card with you.

Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass:

Adult: Includes adults, 25+, seniors and disabled visitors. £27.00
Child: Age 4 -15 years and includes disabled children. £13.50
Child Under 4: Must be registered with a paying adult. £0
Young Person and Student: Includes age 16-24 yrs, student with valid ID and disabled visitors. £18.00
Companion: Free entry for one person accompanying a visitor with disabilities. Can be selected with any ticket.
Key Worker: Free entry to holders of a Blue Light card as a thank you to our Key Workers - please bring this card with you.

Facilities

Accessibility

Accessible Lift
Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
Facility for service dogs
Guide Dogs Permitted - Guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs welcome
Ramp/Level Access
Wheelchair user accessible

Catering

On-Site cafe/restaurant - Museum Café, Neptune and The Brasserie
Picnic Site - Greenwich Park is a beautiful place for fine-weather picnics. There are also indoor picnic spaces within the Museum

Establishment Features

Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
Conference facilities - Lecture theatre seating 150 people and other spaces available to hire
Event Venue - Range of spaces available for event hire. Visit rmg.co.uk/hire for details
Licensed for weddings & ceremonies
Printed Material in Foreign Languages - Visitor Maps are available in English, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Russian and Spanish
Toilets

Parking & Transport

On site parking - Limited pay and display on-site parking on weekends and bank holidays accessed via Park Row
Parking (charge) - On-road parking for £3.00 per hour (on-site parking available on weekends and Bank Holidays only)

Payment Methods

American Express accepted
Approx length of visit - 1 and a half hours for each site
Blue Badge Guides admitted free
Can be packages by 3rd parties
Delta accepted
Groups Accepted
Maestro Accepted
MasterCard accepted
Max group size - 60
Min group size - 15
Special group rates - For groups of 9 or more for ticketed special exhibitions at the National Maritime Museum
Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

In town/city centre - Set in the heart of historic, maritime Greenwich
Indoor Attraction
No Smoking Attraction
Outdoor Attraction - Set within beautiful Greenwich Park – some items are displayed outside – such as Yinka Shonibare’s Nelson’s Ship in a Bottle

Specialist Features

Family Fun - Regular weekly programme of family fun events, plus extended programmes during school holidays and special events on occasions including Diwali, Chinese New Year and Halloween. Free under-8s gallery ‘AHOY!’.
Marketed Towards Families
Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

Demonstrations Given
Educational Visits Accepted
Guided Tours Available for Groups
Guided Tours Available for Individuals

TripAdvisor

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Trains and Underground services to Greenwich

The nearest rail stations are Greenwich and Maze Hill. Direct trains run to these stations from London Cannon Street and London Bridge.

If you are using the London Underground, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) will take you straight to Cutty Sark station. The DLR connects with other Underground lines at Bank, Tower Gateway and Stratford stations.

Bus services to Greenwich

The following buses stop near the National Maritime Museum and the Queen's House: 129, 177, 180, 188, 286, 386 and N1.

The following buses stop near Cutty Sark: 129, 177, 180, 188, 199 and 386.

The following buses stop near the Royal Observatory Greenwich and Peter Harrison Planetarium: 53, 54, 202 and 380.

Public Transport Directions