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### [See the Charles Hare uniform](/national-maritime-museum/attractions/charles-hare-uniform)
An ingenious disguise. A precious heirloom. Discover the story behind this remarkable uniform, now on display at the National Maritime Museum
### [Enjoy a family day out](/plan-your-visit/families)
Travel across the seas and through the universe at Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum and the Queen's House
### [Watch out for Pirates](/whats-on/national-maritime-museum/pirates)
Explore the myth, discover the truth: book tickets for a major new exhibition coming to the National Maritime Museum in March 2025
### [Celebrate Women's History Month](/whats-on/national-maritime-museum-queens-house/womens-history-month-2025)
Celebrate the knowledge and achievements of pioneering women
### [Visit Maritime Greenwich: a UNESCO World Heritage Site](/plan-your-visit/visit-greenwich/guide-maritime-greenwich-london-unesco-world-heritage-site)
In 1997, UNESCO recognised Greenwich as a World Heritage Site. Discover what's so special about London's famous maritime hub
### [See Astronomy Photographer of the Year](/whats-on/astronomy-photographer-year/exhibition)
See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum
### [Visit London's only Planetarium](/whats-on/planetarium-shows)
Out-of-this-world planetarium shows and live astronomy experiences for the whole family - visit London's only Planetarium at the Royal Observatory Greenwich
### [350 years of Royal Observatory Greenwich](/whats-on/royal-observatory/350-anniversary)
Celebrate the anniversary of one of the most important scientific sites in the world
### [Enjoy afternoon tea beneath Cutty Sark](/cutty-sark/attractions/cutty-sark-afternoon-tea)
Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea beneath the hull of the world-famous tea clipper
### [Celebrate 100 years of the Shipping Forecast](/stories/topics/shipping-forecast)
The Shipping Forecast was first broadcast on the BBC in 1925. Explore the history of the forecast with the National Maritime Museum, and discover objects connected with the power of our ocean
### [See the Charles Hare uniform](/national-maritime-museum/attractions/charles-hare-uniform)
An ingenious disguise. A precious heirloom. Discover the story behind this remarkable uniform, now on display at the National Maritime Museum
### [Enjoy a family day out](/plan-your-visit/families)
Travel across the seas and through the universe at Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum and the Queen's House
### [Watch out for Pirates](/whats-on/national-maritime-museum/pirates)
Explore the myth, discover the truth: book tickets for a major new exhibition coming to the National Maritime Museum in March 2025
### [Celebrate Women's History Month](/whats-on/national-maritime-museum-queens-house/womens-history-month-2025)
Celebrate the knowledge and achievements of pioneering women
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Live the high life
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Climb the famous masts of Cutty Sark and experience a unique London adventure. Bookings for 2025 are now OPEN
[Book now](/cutty-sark/attractions/cutty-sark-rig-climb-experience)
Plan your visit
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Our locations
Royal Museums Greenwich is home to the [Royal Observatory Greenwich](/royal-observatory), the historic sailing ship [_Cutty Sark_](/cutty-sark), the [National Maritime Museum](/national-maritime-museum) and the [Queen’s House](/queens-house).
[The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre](/collections/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](/collections/caird-library) inside the National Maritime Museum is home to the world's largest maritime archive and library collection.
[Visit Greenwich](/plan-your-visit/visit-greenwich "Visit Greenwich")
How to book
[Book online](#ticket-flyout) to guarantee entry and receive updates before you visit.
[Select the site or exhibition you want to visit](#ticket-flyout), 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**,** book a [Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass](https://tickets.rmg.co.uk/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=RMG&c=DAYEX&_ga=2.109875205.1674391618.1655192872-1471386728.1607611856&_gl=1*1fdwo1l*_ga*MTQ3MTM4NjcyOC4xNjA3NjExODU2*_ga_7JJ3J5DBF6*MTY1NTM4MzU5MC40NDEuMS4xNjU1Mzg5MjA5LjA.) 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](https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on?type=exhibitions).
Tickets will also be available from information desks when you arrive.
[See all our tickets](/plan-your-visit/tickets-prices)
What's on
From [exhibitions](https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on?type=exhibitions) and [planetarium shows](https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on?type=planetarium%2520shows) to [free talks](https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on?page=1&type=talks%2520and%2520tours) and [fantastic family days out](https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on?audience=families), explore all [upcoming events at Royal Museums Greenwich here](/whats-on).
[What's on in Greenwich](/whats-on)
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.
[See all our cafés](plan-your-visit/eat-drink)
Accessibility
Find out useful information about facilities and access to help you plan a trip to any of our sites in Greenwich.
[Find out more](/plan-your-visit/facilities-access)
Maps and audio guides
Download free maps to help guide you round historic Greenwich and museum buildings. A range of audio guides are also available in different languages to help you make the most of your visit.
[See all maps](https://www.rmg.co.uk/plan-your-visit/maps-floor-plans)
**Audio guides:**
* [Royal Observatory](https://www.rmg.co.uk/royal-observatory/attractions/royal-observatory-audio-guide)
* [Cutty Sark](https://www.rmg.co.uk/cutty-sark/attractions/cutty-sark-audio-guide)
* [National Maritime Museum](https://www.rmg.co.uk/national-maritime-museum/attractions/audio-guides)
* [Queen's House](https://www.rmg.co.uk/queens-house/attractions/queens-house-audio-guides)
### Tickets and Opening
Advance booking recommended
[Book now](#ticket-flyout)
**Open daily**
[Times vary](/plan-your-visit/opening-times)
* Greenwich Station
* Cutty Sark DLR
* Maze Hill Station
* Greenwich Pier
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[Directions via Public Transport](https://www.rmg.co.uk/plan-your-visit/getting-here) [Directions from your location](https://g.page/NationalMaritimeMuseumGreenwich?share=)
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Stories
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From deep space to ocean depths, explore more online from Royal Museums Greenwich
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### [Astronomy blog](/stories/blogs/astronomy)
Read our monthly guides to the night sky, and check out the latest news from the Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomy team
### [Discover more Stories](/stories)
Find blogs, videos, online events - and answers to the biggest questions in the universe
### [The pirate hunter's cup](/stories/topics/pirates-bartholomew-roberts-chaloner-ogle-cup)
What does a carved coconut shell have to do with one of the most deadly pirates in history? Dr Robert Blyth follows the story of Bartholomew Roberts, and the 'forgotten pirate hunter' Captain Chaloner Ogle
### [The story behind... The Keeper of All The Secrets](/stories/topics/story-behind-keeper-all-secrets)
Artist Jacqueline Bishop speaks to historian Stella Dadzie about the influences behind her ceramic artwork, now on display in the Queen’s House
### [How Cutty Sark came to Greenwich](/stories/topics/cutty-sark-greenwich-history)
The historic tea clipper is one of the most famous sights along the River Thames. But why was Greenwich chosen as Cutty Sark's final home?
### [Astronomy with the naked eye](/stories/topics/astronomy-naked-eye)
Learn what you could see in the night sky with no equipment from the Royal Observatory Greenwich; from galaxies and meteor showers to comets, star clusters, cloud formations and more
### [Master of disguise: how a Navy sailor escaped a Napoleonic prison](/stories/topics/napoleonic-prisoner-of-war-escape-charles-hare-uniform)
Discover the true story of Charles Hare, the 19th-century midshipman who used a French officer's uniform to pull off a daring prison break
### [The nautical origins of everyday phrases](/stories/topics/nautical-origins-everyday-phrases)
Ever heard that traffic was chock-a-block, been called a son of a gun, or told someone you like the cut of their jib? Learn the maritime origins of phrases you hear every day
### [Astronomy blog](/stories/blogs/astronomy)
Read our monthly guides to the night sky, and check out the latest news from the Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomy team
### [Discover more Stories](/stories)
Find blogs, videos, online events - and answers to the biggest questions in the universe
### [The pirate hunter's cup](/stories/topics/pirates-bartholomew-roberts-chaloner-ogle-cup)
What does a carved coconut shell have to do with one of the most deadly pirates in history? Dr Robert Blyth follows the story of Bartholomew Roberts, and the 'forgotten pirate hunter' Captain Chaloner Ogle
### [The story behind... The Keeper of All The Secrets](/stories/topics/story-behind-keeper-all-secrets)
Artist Jacqueline Bishop speaks to historian Stella Dadzie about the influences behind her ceramic artwork, now on display in the Queen’s House
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Collections
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Royal Museums Greenwich holds over 2.5 million items. Search our digital collections or visit our library, archive and collections studio
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### [Collections Online](/collections/collections-online)
Search our online database and explore our objects, paintings, archives and library collections from home
### [Research](/collections/research)
Find out about our current research projects, opportunities and conferences, and meet the curatorial team at Royal Museums Greenwich
### [Conservation](/collections/conservation)
The Conservation and Preservation team maintain and look after our collections
### [The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre](/collections/prince-philip-maritime-collections-centre)
Come behind the scenes at our state-of-the-art conservation studio
### [Caird Library](/collections/caird-library)
Visit the world's largest maritime library and archive collection at the National Maritime Museum
### [Collections Online](/collections/collections-online)
Search our online database and explore our objects, paintings, archives and library collections from home
### [Research](/collections/research)
Find out about our current research projects, opportunities and conferences, and meet the curatorial team at Royal Museums Greenwich
### [Conservation](/collections/conservation)
The Conservation and Preservation team maintain and look after our collections
### [The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre](/collections/prince-philip-maritime-collections-centre)
Come behind the scenes at our state-of-the-art conservation studio
### [Caird Library](/collections/caird-library)
Visit the world's largest maritime library and archive collection at the National Maritime Museum
### [Collections Online](/collections/collections-online)
Search our online database and explore our objects, paintings, archives and library collections from home
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Become a member
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Enjoy free unlimited entry to the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark and Planetarium, as well as exclusive member events and offers
[Join now](/membership)
Choose your tickets
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Book online in advance to guarantee entry and receive updates before your visit. [See all tickets and prices](https://www.rmg.co.uk/plan-your-visit/tickets-prices)
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Cutty Sark
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* Explore the main deck
* Walk beneath the ship
* See how the crew lived
* Family activities and interactives
* Guaranteed entry time
* Audio guide included
Adult
£22
Child
£11
[BOOK NOW](https://tickets.rmg.co.uk/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=RMG&c=CST)
Royal Observatory
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* Visit the Prime Meridian line
* See the best view in London
* Guaranteed entry time
* Audio guide included
* Planetarium shows not included
Adult
£24
Child
£12
[BOOK NOW](https://tickets.rmg.co.uk/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=RMG&c=ROG)
Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass
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* Save with a combo ticket
* Entry to Cutty Sark
* Entry to Royal Observatory
* Guaranteed entry time
* Planetarium shows not included
Adult
£38
Child
£19
[BOOK NOW](https://tickets.rmg.co.uk/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=RMG&c=DAYEX)
Pirates
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* Special exhibition at the National Maritime Museum
* Explore the history of piracy
* Separate the fact from the fiction
* More than 200 objects
Adult
£15.00
Student
£11.25
Child
£7.50
[BOOK NOW](https://tickets.rmg.co.uk/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=RMG&c=EXP)
National Maritime Museum
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* Guaranteed entry time
* Access to all free galleries and activities
* Astronomy Photographer of the Year currently included
**Free entry**
Book online
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Queen's House
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* Historic house
* Internationally renowned art
* Stunning architecture
* Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I
* Free tours and audio guides
**Free entry**
Book online
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Become a Member
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* Unlimited entry all year
* Royal Observatory
* Cutty Sark
* Planetarium Shows
* Special exhibitions
Direct Debit
One-off
Individual: £50
Individual: £60
Family: from £60
Family: from £70
[JOIN TODAY](/membership)
Member tickets
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* Unlimited free entry
* Priority booking and exclusive events
* Access using your membership card
**Membership card number required**
[BOOK NOW](https://tickets.rmg.co.uk/webstore/landingPage?CG=memtik&C=CSMEM)
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