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- vichyNYC587 contributionsI was of two minds when I was deciding whether or not to visit - it's the prime meridian, so I thought I ought to since I was already in Greenwich, but astronomy is really not my thing. I'm so glad I went!! It was very interesting to see the evolution of the observatory and how astronomers evolved the setting of the meridian line, and which ones carry through even to today. Also interesting to see their historic instruments and how the lodgings evolved with the family size and needs of the royal astronomers over time.
One watchout - if you are walking up to the observatory from the Queens House or Maritime museum - Google maps says that it's a relatively flat half mile walk. IT'S NOT RELATIVELY FLAT. I'm fairly fit and I was huffing and puffing on the steep walk up to the observatory. I think there is car access - that's definitely the better way to go unless you're up for a light workout.Written 13 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Katie B133 contributionsThe very best bit of the visit was the helpful and friendly staff - nothing was too much trouble. The show itself was interesting and the set up is great but there isn't much in the way of "space" around which is rather perplexing. All in all, worth a visitWritten 5 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Traveller22222Boston, MA51 contributionsHighly recommended for history buffs! Part of the Royal Museums Greenwich, this is a gigantic warehouse of maritime-related objects that also houses a conservation group. Really enjoyed a two-hour Thursday walking tour in a small group with friendly staff guides, looking at everything from astonishing collections of paintings to Admiral Nelson's tea cups to early charts drawn on calfskin. We also chatted with conservators at work. The collection is not near the other Greenwich museums nor other tourist attractions. But getting there took only about half an hour from Victoria Station via Southeastern Railway to the Kidbrooke station, which is a few minutes' walk from the collection.Written 2 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
