Museum
British Museum
London, United Kingdom
A vast museum of world cultures and ancient treasures, with free entry to the main collection.
Historic site · United Kingdom · England
Greenwich and the Royal Observatory
The home of the Prime Meridian and Greenwich Mean Time, with views over the Thames.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Greenwich and the Royal Observatory matters
Stand with one foot in each hemisphere on the Prime Meridian line, then look down over the old Royal Naval College and the river. The park, the Cutty Sark clipper and the National Maritime Museum are all close by.
Talking points
- The Prime Meridian line marks zero degrees longitude.
- The surrounding Maritime Greenwich is a UNESCO site.
- The view from the hill over Canary Wharf is a classic.
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Good to know: Walk up through the park for the best views of the river.
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