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Top 10 Museums in Greenwich, England
The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
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1. The Painted Hall
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By global-traveller48 - London, United Kingdom
We went here 2 years ago wen the hall was being renovated and had the wonderful experience of viewing it "up close" from the top of scaffolding. So .... we went to see the finished product a week ago and it really is magnificent. The restoration is stunning. You can go on a tour, but we found the best was was to use their (included in the price) audio tour, which meant you could spend as little or as long as you wanted to examine the various bits. And, unlike other audio guides we have had, this one did not go on too long. Some are so verbose and boring! It was also a good time to go as there were only about 4 or 5 others there. Do go and see it - it will blow you away.
2. Queen's House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 371 reviews
Serving as the Royal Residence, this historic house was commissioned by Queen Anne of Denmark, the wife of James I (reigned 1603-25), and now displays the National Maritime Museum's early art collection and sponsors special events.
Reviewed By UtahSavytraveler
This is actually our third visit -- it's next to the Maritime Museum -- and Greenwich is so charming, it's worth a visit just to walk around. This year there are portraits from Woburn Abbey (closed for renovations) which paired beautifully with what already exists in the Museum. A special highlight is the three portraits of Queen Elizabeth I (one from the Queens House, one from the Portrait Gallery, and one from Woburn Abbey). The three portraits are not quite identical so it's fun to figure out in which ways they differ. It's a beautiful building with an interesting history and a wonderful collection of portraits.
3. The Fan Museum
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4.5 based on 273 reviews
The UK's only Museum devoted to the history of fans and the craft of fan making. Nestled in the heart of historic Greenwich, The Fan Museum is home to a diverse collection of fans from around the world, dating from the 12th century to the present day.
Reviewed By RomanaMo - London, United Kingdom
Lovely afternoon tea at The Orangery. This is definitly a hidden gem in Greenwich. Cafe is located in the Fan Museum where you have to pay an entry free(£4 adults £3 kids over 7) to the museum in order to go the cafe but definitly worth it for the treats. The Orangery looks onto the beautiful garden although access to the gardens is not permitted. The Orangery itself is small but quaint and beautifully decorated with lovely ambience. Very friendly service and the afternoon tea is a steal with its prices and freshly baked scones and cakes. Nice to wonder through the museum after with beautiful fans on display. ????
4. Cutty Sark
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4.5 based on 3,196 reviews
Reviewed By kookyrhi - London, United Kingdom
Had my first visit to the Cutty Sark a few weekends ago - how have I not been here before? The interpretation was pitched just right for me - enough information to give a good grounding and flavour but not too much so it became a chore to read. I loved the design of the level with all the tea chests and boxes which gave a great atmosphere. Another highlight was the top deck - who doesn't like to pretend to be captain! What made the visit were the incredibly helpful and friendly front of house staff who made us initially feel really welcome and then went above and beyond to get the penny press machine fixed so that we could use it. I'll definitley be back when I have to entertain people visiting me in London.
5. Viewfinder Photography Gallery
6. I Am the Greatest - Muhammad Ali at The O2
7. Origin Gallery
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
8. DC Exhibition: Dawn of Superheroes
9. National Maritime Museum
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4.0 based on 2,007 reviews
Experience the world's largest maritime museum, filled with inspirational stories of exploration and endeavour at sea and packed to the gunwales with intriguing objects and fascinating galleries. See the uniform Nelson wore at the Battle of Trafalgar, steer a ship into port and fire at pesky pirates.
Reviewed By Dave558899 - Kent, United Kingdom
As per all museums in our wonderful Capital what an absolute joy to visit/ walk around (we parked in Greenwich park and had a 10 minute walk) Lots and lots of history exhibits were outstanding as you would expect .. Disability access everywhere (as nowdays this is expected) so everybody can enjoy the whole experience of what the museum has to offer .. We didnt actuly use the on site cafe but if the cleanliness of the whole site inc outside im pretty sure they would of been superb to sit over a cup of tea to rest your legs.. Before the rest of your sea going adventure continues in the past 5 stars must see
10. Royal Observatory Greenwich
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4.0 based on 3,473 reviews
The prime meridian, zero degrees longitude, runs through the courtyard of the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England, which was founded in 1675 by King Charles II.
Reviewed By DaisyChain12 - Hitchin, United Kingdom
We really enjoyed our visit here and had downloaded our 241 vouchers from the daysout site through coming by rail so it was £16 entry for the two of us. Audio guides were included in this price. These were interesting but perhaps a bit too lengthy. So much to see here- the Prime Meridian line, histories of those who have held the Astronomer Royal position, the history of the telescope and time-keeping, the evolution of navigation equipment... Christopher Wren and don’t forget the Planetarium next door! Lots to read and displays to look at- it took a while to walk around here. Well worth a visit. There are amazing views from here as it is at the top of a hill in Greenwich Park.
