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Royal Museums Greenwich

šŸ“ London, Greater London

ā˜…4.6(154 Google reviews)šŸ’°Free-$15šŸ‘¶All ages

National Maritime Museum and Queen's House are free; Royal Observatory and Cutty Sark require paid entry. Planetarium shows, interactive astronomy galleries, and a working tea clipper deck make this a multi-visit destination for school-age families.

āœ“ Must-see London attractionāœ“ Free main museumāœ“ Annual membership valueāœ“ Beautiful park settingāœ“ Great for school-age kids
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ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…Featured review by hakobert

šŸ–¼ļø Wow, what a huge museum including a park! It is definitely a must see if you visit London. There is a lot of history to see both outside and inside. Unfortunately I wasn't able to take many photos, so I only uploaded these here. the area is really, really big. šŸ“£ If you liked my Google Maps reviews, I would be happy about a like here. You can also follow me by clicking on my profile picture above and then on the follow button under my username! Thank you :)

šŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for school-age children aged 7 and up who can absorb history and astronomy content across a large complex. Families with under-5s will find the steep hill to the Observatory tough with buggies. Annual membership pays off quickly given the entry costs for Observatory and Cutty Sark. Multiple cafes and picnic spots suit a full-day visit.

ā„¹ļø What to Know Before You Go

šŸ’”Buy annual membership to cover Observatory and Cutty Sark entry plus skip-the-line access to main museum
ā°Planetarium bookings fill fast — secure your slot on arrival at the Observatory
šŸŽŸļøWear comfortable shoes: the path from park gate to Observatory is a sustained uphill climb
šŸš—Pick up the free family trail leaflets at each entrance to keep children focused

šŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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154 Google reviews

Excellent for children and families45%
Free entry to main areas25%
Beautiful park and views20%
Steep walk to Observatory10%
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hakobert

2 years ago

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ā€œšŸ–¼ļø Wow, what a huge museum including a park! It is definitely a must see if you visit London. There is a lot of history to see both outside and inside. Unfortunately I wasn't able to take many photos, so I only uploaded these here. the area is really, really big. šŸ“£ If you liked my Google Maps reviews, I would be happy about a like here. You can also follow me by clicking on my profile picture above and then on the follow button under my username! Thank you :)ā€

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Vasile Lukacs

a year ago

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ā€œLovely place, and it's well worth buying membership. You got free access for one year to the Observatory, Planetarium and Cutty Sark, skip the line at the National Maritime Museum, and discount at the shops. Playground and ice cream near the Queen House and also beautiful park and views.ā€

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Sai Voh

3 years ago

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ā€œWent to the royal observatory. It was a great day out with lovely views. It was quite a steep walk up, and we went to the wrong place at first. Would love to come back and explore more of the areaā€

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nicky Gibbons

2 months ago

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ā€œFree entry. Great for children. We enjoyed the different rooms which had different themes and times through the history of ships and exploration.ā€

Reviews from Google

Overview

Royal Museums Greenwich spans four sites across Greenwich Park. The National Maritime Museum houses maritime history from Tudor voyages to modern exploration with hands-on galleries. The Royal Observatory sits atop the hill with planetarium shows and the Prime Meridian line. Cutty Sark lets children walk the historic clipper's deck. Queen's House adds Baroque architecture and art to the mix. Audio guides and family activity trails run throughout.

šŸ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

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