Flamsteed House
Museum in Greenwich
Address: Flamsteed House and Harrison’s Sea Clocks, The Avenue, London SE10 8XJ, United Kingdom
Phone: 442083126565
Region: Greenwich
Nearest station: Maze Hill (0.4 miles)
Rated: 4.7/5 on Google.
Opening Times
| Monday: | 10 am–5:30 pm |
| Tuesday: | 10 am–5:30 pm |
| Wednesday: | 10 am–5:30 pm |
| Thursday: | 10 am–5:30 pm |
| Friday: | 10 am–5:30 pm |
| Saturday: | 10 am–5:30 pm |
| Sunday: | 10 am–5:30 pm |
About Flamsteed House
- 🏰 Flasmtede House is the original building of the Royal Observatory in London, built by Christopher Wren. It now serves as a museum for astronomical and navigational tools.
- 🔭 Notable exhibits include John Harrison’s pioneering chronometer, known as H4, and the octagon room.
- 😍 Some visitors find it very interesting and highly recommend it to everyone.
- 💫 If you’re interested in astrology and time, this might be your favorite museum in London.
- ⌛️ The museum takes about 2 hours to explore at a slow pace but is not expensive considering what you get.
- 🎧 You can listen to an “audio book” for free on your phone while exploring, so make sure it’s fully charged and bring headphones.
- ☕️ There’s a cafe halfway through the visit with an outdoor court where you can take a break.
- ✨ A visitor shares their favorite quote from the museum about our changing perception of time in modern society.
- 👍 An engineer was impressed by how much the Royal Astronomers accomplished without modern technology.
- Mixed Opinions:
- 💰 Nearby restrooms charge a fee, but visiting Flamsteed House is free.
Options: Wheelchair-accessible toilet, Toilets, Restaurant, Good for kids
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