ROYAL MUSEUMS GREENWICH

Visit the Royal Museums Greenwich and explore the country’s rich maritime history and exquisite works of art. This is also one of the best places to visit in the United Kingdom as it houses the famous Royal Observatory Greenwich, the National Maritime Museum and the Queen’s House art gallery.

Set amidst lush green landscapes, the Royal Museums Greenwich is an important structure that houses the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the National Maritime Museum, the iconic tea clipper Cutty Sark, and the Queen’s House art gallery. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and all these attractions are located within short walkable distances of each other.Explore the charm of these cultural gems with our captivating Europe tour package from India.

The Cutty Sark is among the world's most famous ships and the last tea clipper still to be found and is also a part of the world heritage site Maritime Greenwich. At the Royal Observatory Greenwich you can see how famous scientists from the past have mapped the seas and the stars. The National Maritime Museum is among the largest of its kind where you can learn much about the country’s sea voyages. You can visit other interesting features here such as the Queen’s House and the Peter Harrison Planetarium as well.

Highlights

• Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site that features the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the tea clipper Cutty Sark, the National Maritime Museum and the Queen’s House art gallery.
• Discover the rich history of Cutty Sark by along the several decks and passageways or attending one of the special events organized here.
• Stand with one foot in each hemisphere at the Royal Observatory Greenwich where you can witness the Prime Meridian Line, the country’s largest refracting telescope, and an asteroid that dates back almost 4.5 billion years.
• Marvel at more than 400 years of amazing art at the Queen’s House Gallery when you are at one of the best places to visit in the UK.