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Opening hours
Please note: regular opening times are listed on this page. Occasional unavoidable closures to parts of the site for maintenance, events etc are posted on latest visitor information.
| Location | Opening times | Last admission | |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Maritime Museum | Monday–Sunday | 10.00–17.00 | 16.30 |
| Queen's House | Monday–Sunday | 10.00–17.00 | 16.30 |
| Royal Observatory | Monday–Sunday | 10.00–17.00 | 16.30 |
| Museum Cafe | Monday–Sunday | 09.00–17.30 | 17.15 |
| 16 Seconds West Brasserie | Tuesday–Saturday | 12.00–23.00 | 21.30 |
| Sunday, Monday | 12.00–17.30 | 17.00 | |
| Caird Library | Monday–Fridays | 10.00–16.45
(until 19.45 on Thursdays) |
16.30 |
| Saturdays | 10.00–13.00; 14.00–16.45 | 16.30 | |
Admission costs
| Location | Members | Adults (16+) | Children (15 and under) | Concessions
(see below) |
Family
(2 adults, up to 2 children) |
Family
(1 adult, up to 3 children) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Maritime Museum * | FREE | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Royal River: Power, Pageantry & the Thames (opens 27 April) | FREE | £11 | £5 | £9 | £24.50 (additional children £3, max 4 per family) | £14.50
(up to 2 children; additional ch'n £3, max 4 per family) |
| Queen's House * | FREE | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Royal Observatory - Astronomy Centre * | FREE | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Royal Observatory - Flamsteed House and Meridian Courtyard
- Buy your annual pass ** |
£7 day ticket
£10 annual pass ** |
Ages 6-15: £2
**
|
£5 day ticket
£7.50 annual pass ** Trade voucher scheme applies *** |
£15 ** | £8 ** | |
| Peter Harrison Planetarium
(planetarium shows) **** |
£6.50 |
£4.50
|
£4.50 | £17.50 | £17.50 | |
| Astro Ticket: Flamsteed/Meridian + Planetarium show | FREE | £11.50
(save £2) |
£5.50
(save £1) |
£8
(save £1.50) |
£25.50
(save £9.50) |
£20.50
(save £8.50) |
* Admission charges apply to some special exhibitions and events. Read our conditions.
** A £10 annual pass includes three children and allows you to return as many times as you like within 12 months for no additional charge. Please note: As of 1 February 2012, we have introduced a charge for children aged 6-15 visiting Flamsteed House and the Meridian Courtyard at the Royal Observatory. Pre-booked school groups as part of the formal learning programme go free.
*** Travel trade groups are required to register for to receive special group rates, trade vouchers and benefits. To register please fill in and return the application form (PDF). Find out more about group visits. Sign up to our newsletter for quarterly updates on travel trade news.
**** The Peter Harrison Planetarium will be closed from 3 March for major refurbishment. It will reopen later in the spring providing visitors with a new and improved planetarium experience. Please check back for updates.
Concessions
Where there is a charge, concessions apply to the following categories:
- Seniors 60+
- Students 16+
- Unemployed (ES40 holders)
- Visitors with disabilities
- Companions of visitors with disabilities
- Tour Guides if not part of a booked group (Blue Badge, Tour guides, Greenwich Guides, Clerkenwell Guides)
- Greenwich Card holders
- Historic Houses Association
- Members of related organizations (e.g. maritime and naval museums)
Planetarium show times
Weekly schedule to 2 March 2012
Please note that the Peter Harrison Planetarium will be closed from 3 March for major refurbishment. It will reopen later in the spring providing visitors with a new and improved planetarium experience. Please check back for updates.
Weekends and holidays
Half-term holiday: 11-19 February
| Time | Show | Length | Time | Show | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.00 | Space Safari | 20 mins | 14.30 | Meet the Neighbours | 25 mins |
| 11.45 | The Secret Lives of Stars | 30 mins | 15.15 | The Secret Lives of Stars | 30 mins |
| 12.45 | Sky Tonight Live* | 25 mins | 16.15 | Sky Tonight Live* | 25 mins |
| 13.30 | The Secret Lives of Stars | 30 mins |
*During half-term (11-19 Feb) the Sky Tonight will be a special Chinese New Year themed show.
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 | The Secret Lives of Stars |
| 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.
Closures
- All three sites are closed 24–26 December
- All three sites close early on 31 December and open late (12.00) on 1 January and on the occasion of the London Marathon each year (Sunday 22 April 2012, opening 12.00).
- One or more sites may also occasionally be closed temporarily for filming or maintenance work
- Details of all closures are posted on our Latest visitor information page.
Visiting the Library
Opening hours
The Museum's Caird Library is a comprehensive specialist reference library and a rich research resource for all.
The Library is open Monday to Friday, 10.00–16.45 (until 19.45 on Thursday), and 10.00–13.00 and 14.00–16.45 on Saturday.
The Caird Library will close from mid-June to late August 2012 due to the preparations for the Olympics equestrian events held at Greenwich Park – exact dates will be confirmed as soon as possible. Please note that the Caird Library will be closed at Easter, 6–9 April.
To request items to view in the Library, please register at Aeon. See also guidance on using Aeon.
A guide to your first visit to the new Caird Library is available. See also the Caird Library service statement.
