The Royal Observatory in Greenwich
London
1.5 hours
Easy
Overview
The Royal Observatory is the historic home of British astronomy, Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and the world-famous Meridian Line. Established in the 17th century and designed by Sir Christopher Wren, it was from here that the great scientists of the time precisely mapped the stars to help navigate at sea.
Visit the Royal Observatory, located in Greenwich, for an experience like no other! Download the Smartify app for access to the official audio guide for your visit. Exclusive Early Access Book Exclusive Early Access and see the Royal Observatory before the crowds! Enjoy a 45-minute tour with an expert guide around one of Britain’s most historic buildings. Learn about how the Prime Meridian came to be in Greenwich and the history of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). You’ll also have access to historic gems including the Great Equatorial Telescope, Wren’s Octagon Room, and the Harrison Clocks – without the crowds!- Visit the home of greenwich mean time (gmt).
- Explore the museum of time and astronomy.
- See the octagon room, designed by sir christopher wren .
- Learn about its history through the audio guide.
- Admission to royal observatory
- Audio guide available in english, italian, spanish, german, korean, french, portuguese, cantonese and mandarin
- Planetarium shows
- Transport
Museums & exhibitions
Greenwich
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- Opening hours: Days of Operation: Daily Opening times: 10:00am until 5:00pm (Last admission is at 4.15pm) From now until 31 August : 10:00am until 7:45pm (last admission 7:00pm) Address: Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich, London SE10 8XJ
- Please note:A valid student card may be requested on arrival if a student ticket has been purchased. Exclusive Early Access tour is in English only and for over 18s only. Once Exclusive Early Access tickets have been purchased, they cannot be cancelled or amended.
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