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Think of a planetarium as a tour bus of the Universe taking you on amazing journeys to explore and experience the wonders of the night sky. Combining real images from spacecraft and telescopes with advanced CGI, all projected onto a fully immersive dome, the planetarium can fly you into the heart of the Sun, transport you to distant galaxies, show you the birth of a star or land you on Mars.
The Peter Harrison Planetarium at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich is now London’s only planetarium, and features state-of-the-art HD projection technology, visualisations based on real scientific data and real astronomers.
New shows throughout the day – now better and brighter than ever. Experience a spectacular journey across the Universe at the Peter Harrison Planetarium.
Location
Now London's only planetarium, the Peter Harrison Planetarium is part of the Royal Observatory complex in Greenwich Park and is at the top of a steep hill.
Walking time from Greenwich Station or Cutty Sark DLR is usually approx 25 mins, or 20 mins from the National Maritime Museum. Pay & display parking is available on Blackheath Avenue. Please leave enough time as unfortunately latecomers cannot be admitted.
Access to the planetarium is through the Astronomy Centre in the Royal Observatory South Building - see floor plans.
The Planetarium is fitted with an induction loop system. Find out more about our Access provision.
Transport
road | tube & rail | cycle | bus | river
Cost
• FREE for Members
• Adults: £6.50
• Children (under 16s) and concessions: £4.50
• Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children OR 1 adult, 3 children): £17.50
You can also buy an 'Astro Ticket' (combined Royal Observatory admission + Planetarium ticket), saving up to £7 for families (£2 for individuals)
Tickets
Online: Book tickets online
E-mail: bookings@rmg.co.uk
(Bookings office open 10.00–16.00)
To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise that you pre-book tickets.
Tickets are available to purchase online until midnight the day before your visit. Tickets are available to purchase online and by calling 020 8312 6608 up to two hours before the show.
Planetarium show times
up to 31 May 2012
(NB see also June-July schedule)
Weekends, school and public holidays
| Time | Show | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 11.00 | Space Safari | 25 mins |
| 11.45 | Across the Universe | 25 mins |
| 12.45 | Sky Tonight Live | 25 mins |
| 13.30 | Across the Universe | 25 mins |
| 14.30 | Sky Tonight Live | 25 mins |
| 15.15 | Across the Universe | 25 mins |
| 16.15 | Sky Tonight Live | 25 mins |
| 17.00 | Across the Universe | 25 mins |
Weekdays (term-time)
| Time | Day | Show |
|---|---|---|
| 12.45, 13.45 |
Mondays, Wednesdays | Meet the Neighbours |
| Tuesdays | Space Safari | |
| Thursdays, Fridays | Solar System, Galaxy, Universe | |
| 14.45 | Monday–Friday | Across the Universe |
| 15.45 | Monday–Friday | Sky Tonight Live |
Ages: All shows recommended for ages 5+ (under-5s will be admitted). Space Safari is a special show for ages 7 and under.
Weekly schedule 1 June–22 July 2012
Weekends, school and public holidays
NB Half-term holiday dates are 2-10 June. From 7-22 July, the weekend programme will also apply to weekdays. From 23 July–3 August, the Planetarium will be closed during the London 2012 Olympic Games.
| Time | Show | Length | Time | Show | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.00 | Space Safari | 25 mins | 14.45 | Across the Universe | 25 mins |
| 11.45 | Across the Universe | 25 mins | 15.30 | Sky Tonight Live | 25 mins |
| 12.30 | Sky Tonight Live | 25 mins | 16.15 | Across the Universe | 25 mins |
| 13.15 | Across the Universe | 25 mins | 17.00 | Sky Tonight Live (1-6 Jun; 7-22 July) | 25 mins |
| 14.00 | Sky Tonight Live | 25 mins | 17.00 | Coral: Rekindling Venus (9 Jun–1 July) |
Weekdays (term-time), 1 June–6 July
(NB from 7-22 July, the weekday programme will be the same as the weekend programme above.)
| Time | Day | Show |
|---|---|---|
| 12.45, 13.45 |
Mondays, Wednesdays | Meet the Neighbours |
| Tuesdays | Space Safari | |
| Thursdays, Fridays | Solar System, Galaxy, Universe | |
| 14.45 | Monday–Friday | Across the Universe |
| 15.30 | Monday–Friday | Sky Tonight Live |
| 16.15 | Monday–Friday | Across the Universe |
| 17.00 | Thursday–Friday only | Coral: Rekindling Venus |