Museums · London
Royal Observatory Greenwich
In or near City of London.
Royal Observatory Greenwich — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Maze Hill · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Royal Observatory Greenwich is a museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Royal Observatory Greenwich is a historic site that played a key role in the history of astronomy and navigation. Visitors can explore the observatory, see the Prime Meridian line, and learn about the history of timekeeping and space exploration.
Place summary
The Royal Observatory Greenwich is a museum located in London, postcode SE10. It is renowned for its historical significance in the field of astronomy and timekeeping. The site is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and features the Prime Meridian, marking the line of 0° longitude.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4773, -0.0012
- District
- Greenwich
- Parish
- Greenwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE10 8XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Greenwich and Woolwich
- Phone
- +44 20 8312 6565
- Nearest railway station
- Maze Hill — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-18:00; Dec 24-26 off
- Official site
- www.rmg.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/268533448 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royal Observatory Greenwich?
- Royal Observatory Greenwich is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE10 8XJ), in the parish of Greenwich, unparished area.
- What is Royal Observatory Greenwich?
- Royal Observatory Greenwich — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Royal Observatory Greenwich?
- The nearest railway station is Maze Hill, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE10 8XJ.
- How do I get to Royal Observatory Greenwich?
- The nearest railway station is Maze Hill, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE10 8XJ.