NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM

The National Maritime Museum of London is the most important british maritime museum and it is one of the most important in the world in its category. It is located in Greenwich.

You can also visit:

1) The Royal Observatory, Greenwich is best known as the location of the prime meridian. It is situated on a hill in Greenwich Park, and was built in 1675 by King Charles II.

2) The Cutty Sark, is a British clipper ship. It spent only a few years on the tea trade before turning to the trade in wool from Australia, where she held the record time to Britain for ten years.

3) The Queen's House, Greenwich, is a former royal residence built between 1616–1619 in Greenwich, then a few miles downriver from London, and now a district of the city. Its architect was Inigo Jones, for whom it was a crucial early commission, for Anne of Denmark, the queen of King James I of England.

Royal Museums Greenwich
Enjoy a whole day out exploring four world-class attractions at the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, just a short journey from central London.

Discover the fascinating British histories and stunning architecture of the National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark and The Queen’s House Art Gallery, a cluster of unique world-famous attractions around the historic centre of Greenwich town and the beautiful open space of Greenwich Park.

Immerse yourself in a top 10 UK visitor attraction; take in outstanding culture, relax in Greenwich Park, and enjoy our range of cafés, gift shops and contemporary British cuisine at The Brasserie. Don’t miss our changing programme of special exhibitions, new galleries, and exciting events programme for all ages throughout the year.


National Maritime Museum
Inspirational stories of exploration and endeavour

Experience the world’s largest maritime museum, filled with inspirational stories of exploration and adventure at sea. Explore Britain’s identity as an island and its relationship with the rest of the world linked by the sea: encounter great explorers and trail-blazing traders, fierce battles and dramatic shipwrecks, naval heroes and ordinary citizens, all connecting British maritime history with our lives today. Find Nelson’s Trafalgar uniform in the ‘Nelson, Navy, Nation’ gallery, explore the Great Map, hear personal accounts in Voyagers and tales of the Empire in Traders. Immerse yourself in special exhibitions and galleries for all ages, and take in views of Greenwich Park from the Museum Café and The Brasserie.

Royal Observatory Greenwich
Stand at the centre of world time

Discover the past, present and future wonders of astronomy at the centre of time. Take an amazing journey through the historic home of British astronomy, Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World. Explore how great scientists first mapped the seas and the stars, stand astride two hemispheres on the Prime Meridian Line, see pioneering inventions and the UK’s largest refracting telescope, touch a 4.5 billion year-old asteroid, and enjoy breath-taking views across the whole of London.

Peter Harrison Planetarium
An awe-inspiring journey to the stars

Take an awe-inspiring journey through the wonders of space and time at London’s only planetarium. Learn about the latest developments in astronomy and space exploration in spectacular cinematic shows for all ages. Travel through the stars, land on planets and visit distant worlds in shows like Sky Tonight, presented live by expert Royal Observatory astronomers with a chance to ask them questions afterwards.

Cutty Sark
Come aboard one of the world’s most famous ships
Venture aboard and beneath the world’s last surviving tea clipper. Built in 1869 to carry tea back from China, Cutty Sark visited nearly every major port in the world and gained fame for her record-breaking journeys. Delve into the adventures of this iconic ship and her crew in an immersive experience that brings her fascinating history to life. Follow in the footsteps of those who sailed her, sample a Cutty Sark-inspired cup of tea under the ship, enjoy sweeping views of the Thames, and walk right underneath the ship’s gleaming hull to touch a piece of world history.

The Queen’s House Art Gallery
A world-class art collection in a world-class setting

Explore an internationally renowned art collection set amidst the history and beauty of the 17th-century Queen’s House, originally the retreat of Charles I's queen, Henrietta Maria, and one of the most important buildings in English architecture. Stand on the elegant Tulip Stairs, take in the magnificent Great Hall, discover the House’s fascinating chequered history, and explore works of art by some of Britain’s greatest masters including Gainsborough, Reynolds, Turner and Hogarth, plus new installations by contemporary artists.