📍 Museum📸 Tourist Attraction

Royal Observatory

Royal Borough of Greenwich, United Kingdom

4.5 (0)

Overview

Observatory in Greenwich, London, UK. It is best visited between May and September, when the days are long, though rain is possible in any month.

Why visit: The national museums are free — the British Museum, the National Gallery, the V&A and their Scottish and Welsh counterparts all charge nothing to enter.

Things to do

›Pick two or three galleries rather than the whole building
›Book a free timed ticket in advance where required
›Check the paid special exhibition separately
›Use the late opening one evening a week

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Travel Information

Best time

Year-round; weekday mornings are far quieter

Weather

Temperate maritime climate — mild and changeable, 18–24°C in summer and 2–8°C in winter, with rain possible in any month and daylight down to about eight hours in December.

Entry fee

National museums free; special exhibitions ticketed (~₹1,500 – 3,000)

Hours

Typically 10 AM – 6 PM, with one late evening a week

Est. budget

₹0 – ₹3,000

Duration

2 – 4 hours

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