Today is not only the center of the hour, but A museum dedicated to astronomy and its consequent sciences. It is the ideal tourist site for those who wish to know the History of watchessince Tompion's first accuracy specimens are exposed, which they used Greenwich time as the official to distribute it for England and the rest of the world. Another of the exhibitions are the stays and rooms of the 17th century of the original construction of the observatory, and the history of The creation of the first telescope.
As if that were not enough, you can also Visit the Planetarium Peter Harrisonthe only public planetarium in London, which offers visual projections of the universe and dissemination of NASA and its technological developments suitable for the entire public, from young children to adults passionate by the cosmos. Astronomers of the Royal Observatory are present to clear doubts of visitors.
Finally, galleries with more contemporary content show the Impact of time on our daily life and allow the visualization of the 28 -inch refractor telescope.
Details for the visit to the Royal Greenwich Observatory
The current observatory is only 12 kilometers from the center of London, in Blackheath Avenue, although the visit must be scheduled via online through its website, due to the high demand.
Open its doors every day from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the cost per ticket is 18 euros for adults, and 9 euros for children under 12 years, for children under five, the entrance is completely free.
Without a doubt, the Greenwich Observatory houses historical events that shaped our modern culture, either Inside the walls and in their patio With the famous Greenwich meridian. Whatever the reason, it is a destination that must be scheduled on your next visit to London.