Start your journey through space at the National Maritime Museum, where you can meet real astronomers, ask big questions about the Universe, and immerse yourself in breath-taking astrophotography.
Then take a short stroll through Greenwich Park to the Royal Observatory to get closer to the Moon than ever before; explore its surface and feel the craters beneath your fingertips.
Whether you've been wowed by Artemis II, inspired by Project Hail Mary, or you're a life-long space enthusiast, make the voyage to Greenwich this summer to check these must-see experiences off your intergalactic itinerary.
Astronomers Take Over
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National Maritime Museum
Astronomers Take Over is a hands-on, interactive, family-friendly experience, perfect for anyone with a love for all things space! Inside, you can meet real astronomers, try your hand at landing a Mars rover, use a starlight splitter and step inside an awe-inspiring ‘galaxy box’ to find out just how amazing our Universe is.
Plus, while the Peter Harrison Planetarium is closed for refurbishment, we’re bringing you an alternative planetarium experience at the National Maritime Museum, with all the excitement of our world-class programming, but in a more intimate space.
Perfect for: Space fans of all ages
ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition
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National Maritime Museum
See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum. Glittering stars, shimmering galaxies, fiery suns and silver moons – wherever you are in the universe, don't miss ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 17.
Astronomy Photographer of the Year is an annual competition featuring the world’s greatest space photography. You can see more than 100 gorgeous photographs displayed at their best on brilliant lightbox screens.
Perfect for: Anyone who loves space and photography
Unboxing the Universe
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National Maritime Museum
Unboxing the Universe is a multi-sensory live science show that turns big space questions into exciting moments of discovery and wonder.
Packed with awesome live demos from Royal Observatory Astronomers, weird and wonderful smells, and fun audience participation, Unboxing the Universe is bursting with answers to your biggest space questions. What is a black hole? What does our Solar System smell like? What does it take to launch a rocket into space?
This exciting science theatre show will spark a sense of wonder in kids and adults alike. It’s the perfect show for anyone who has ever looked up into the night sky and wondered what’s out there.
Perfect for: Kids aged 7+ and their families
Mirror Moon
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Royal Observatory Greenwich
Take a walk around the far side of the Moon this summer, as a new art installation by artist Luke Jerram comes to the Royal Observatory.
Called Mirror Moon, this scale model is 2m in diameter and made from mirrored stainless steel. Mirror Moon uses highly accurate topographical NASA data of the lunar surface to transport the Moon from hundreds of thousands of miles away – to right beneath your fingertips. You'll be able to touch, walk around, explore the lunar craters and 'oceans', and see yourself reflected in the Moon's surface; don't forget your cameras for that all-important lunar selfie!
Perfect for: Art, sculpture and space enthusiasts of all ages
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