Notednames >> Places>> Museum>> Royal Museums Greenwich

Royal Museums Greenwich History, Travel Information, Hotels, Fare, Facts And More

Royal Museums Greenwich
Royal Museums Greenwich
Rate Royal Museums Greenwich as Museum here
1 star2 star3 star4 star5 star
Rating By 0 Users
Be the first to review

PERSONAL INFORMATION

NAME
Royal Museums Greenwich
COUNTRY
United Kingdom
ADDRESS
London, United Kingdom

ROYAL MUSEUMS GREENWICH PICTURE

Royal Museums Greenwich
More Information
About Royal Museums Greenwich
Royal Museums Greenwich is a group of four museums located in Greenwich, London. It consisted of Queen?s House, National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory, Greenwich, and Cutty Sark. It is managed by a foundation of the same name which is a private limited company by guarantee. The foundation came into existence in March 2012. The foundation is a registered charity and its registration number is 114727.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Royal Museums Greenwich

  • The Royal Observatory Greenwich which is a part of the Royal Museum was designed by Sir Christopher Wren who is popular for designing many popular landmarks like St. Paul's. He was working at Oxford University as a professor of astronomy at the time he was selected to design this observatory.
  • The most important fact you must know that the Observatory is the home to the Prime Meridan. The distance east or west, all are measured through Prime Meridan. The Greenwich Mean Time is a universal measure of time.
    The most important fact you must know that the Observatory is the home to the Prime Meridan. The distance east or west, all are measured through Prime
  • The observatory is also known for the collection of the most popular timepieces in the world. Among them is the Russian F.M. Fedchenko pendulum clock which is the most accurate timepiece of its type. The Shepherd Gate Clock which is located on the outer wall is known for its unusual display 24-hour.
    The observatory is also known for the collection of the most popular timepieces in the world. Among them is the Russian F.M. Fedchenko pendulum clock
  • The length of different imperial measuring units was set here.
  • The Peter Harrison Planetarium is also located at the site where the visitors can see astronomy shows with the projected image of the night sky. The sci-fi films are also shown in the planetarium from time to time.
    The Peter Harrison Planetarium is also located at the site where the visitors can see astronomy shows with the projected image of the night sky. The s
  • The National Maritime Museum showcases the history of Britain at sea. The collection consists of ship models, official public reports, navigational instruments, and instruments for time-keeping.
    The National Maritime Museum showcases the history of Britain at sea. The collection consists of ship models, official public reports, navigational in
  • The Queen's House was a former royal residence and is now converted into a museum. It displays marine paintings and portraits. The ground of the Queen's house served as a stadium for the equestrian events and modern pentathlon.
    The Queen's House was a former royal residence and is now converted into a museum. It displays marine paintings and portraits. The ground of the Queen

USER RATING FOR ROYAL MUSEUMS GREENWICH

5 STAR
0%
4 STAR
0%
3 STAR
0%
2 STAR
0%
1 STAR
0%
Add Review
Gender: Male Female
 Submit 

  

 
Top
Contact Us Privacy Policy