Visitor information
Location
Royal Observatory
Blackheath Avenue
Greenwich, SE10 8XJ
Transport
road | tube & rail | cycle | bus | river
Hours
All three sites are open daily, 10.00–17.00 (last admission 16.30)
- See Food and drink for details of Cafe and Brasserie opening hours
- See Library pages for details of Caird Library opening hours
Closures: all three sites are closed 24-26 December, close early on 31 December and open late on 1 January and the occasion of the London Marathon in April. Occasional unavoidable closures to parts of the site are posted in latest visitor information.
Cost
Entrance to the Astronomy Centre is FREE
Entrance charges for Flamsteed House + Meridian Courtyard:
• FREE for Members
• Adults: £7 day ticket, £10 annual pass*
• Concessions: £5 day, £7.50 annual pass*
• Children aged 6-15: £2; under-6s FREE
• Family ticket: £15.00 (2 adults, 2 children); £8.00 (1 adult, 3 children)
*An annual pass includes three children and allows you to return as many times as you like within 12 months for no additional charge.
• Buy tickets or an annual pass
Planetarium shows:
• FREE for Members
• Adults: £6.50
• Children (age 3-15) and concessions: £4.50 (under-3s free)
• Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children OR 1 adult, 3 children): £17.50
You can also buy an 'Astro Ticket' (combined entrance charge + Planetarium ticket), saving up to £7 for families (£2 for individuals)
Planetarium
For info on shows, times, cost and ages and to book please see Planetarium shows
How to find the Planetarium
Access to the planetarium is via the Astronomy Centre in the Royal Observatory South Building. Download floor plan (PDF).
What's on
Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2011
An exhibition of the winning entries from the...
An Evening with the Stars (Feb)
For a unique experience, book a place on an...
Solar System, Galaxy, Universe
This new show explores the scale of the solar...
Volunteer guided tour (February)
Join a volunteer guide and see the fascinating...
The Royal Observatory
The Royal Observatory, Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World, making it the official starting point for each new day and year. It is also home to London's only planetarium, the Harrison timekeepers and the UK's largest refracting telescope.
Entrance to the Astronomy Centre is FREE. Entrance charges apply to Flamsteed House (including the Time galleries) and the Meridian Courtyard. A day ticket costs £7 (£5 concessions) or you can buy an annual pass for £10, allowing you to return as many times as you like within 12 months. Buy your ticket or annual pass online and join the fast queue.
