Museums · London
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Royal Observatory Greenwich — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
Christine Westerback — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- 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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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
- Postcode
- SE10 8XJ
- Phone
- +44 20 8312 6565
- 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, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.4773°, -0.0012°.
- Is Royal Observatory Greenwich wheelchair accessible?
- Yes — Royal Observatory Greenwich is tagged in OpenStreetMap as wheelchair-accessible.
- What are the opening hours for Royal Observatory Greenwich?
- OpenStreetMap records opening hours as: Mo-Su 10:00-18:00; Dec 24-26 off. Check the official site to confirm seasonal changes.