GREENWICH MARITIME MUSEUM
and ROYAL OBSERVATORY
Three London Museums for Free
England’s
National Maritime Museum is one of the largest nautical and engineering
museums in the
world.
Located in Greenwich where the
Thames makes one of its meandering turns about 30 miles from the center
of London. Twenty galleries of ships, seafaring and marine history are
spread through the floors of the historic building which was at one time
a school for the sons of sailors. Hands-on interactive displays for kids
and adults, the uniform worn
by Admiral Nelson when he was killed at the Battle of Trafalgar which
saved England from having to speak French.
Wonderful hand-crafted ship models, charts, maps,
and a speed racing early jet boat are some of the featured displays
of the collection
of over 2 million items. Founded by Charles II in 1675 by international decree, Greenwich
is the official starting point for each new day, year and millennium
at the stroke of midnight GMT “Greenwich Mean Time”. More
Principal Features:
Model Ship Collection
Naval History
Royal Observatory
Greenwich Clock
Queen Anne's House
Cutty Sark
Visiting the Greenwich Museums
Hours:
Monday-Sunday 10am - 5pmLast Admission 4:30pm
Last Admission Cutty Sark 4pm
Prices:
Basic Admission to the Museums (Except the Cutty Sark) are Free
Combo Ticket Admission to Special Exhibits
Adults £18.50
Students and Seniors £15.50
Children £8.50
Getting There: Underground - Jubilee or Northern Lines to London Bridge,
then change to direct above-ground train to Cannon Street every 10 minutes
By Bus - to Greenwich Town Centre or Royal Observatory
By River Cruise Hop on Hop Off
The Thames Clippers cruise boats offer a discount to the Cutty Sark
Also visit: Tower of London London Eye Sherlock Holmes Pub
Nearby Hotels: London Greenwich