Visit the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. Home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), the Prime Meridian of the world and London’s Planetarium.
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Observatory highlights
Stand on the historic Prime Meridian of the World at the home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Discover our range of astronomy courses suitable for a range of individuals and experience
Revolutionary timepieces that allowed ships to determine their longitude at sea
Out of this world stargazing and astronomy shows for the whole family
Follow the tour on your phone! Simply download the free Smartify app to begin
Bring your little astronauts to the Royal Observatory for space-themed fun.
Designed in 1675 by Sir Christopher Wren and home to Britain's Astronomers Royal
Make time to find the clock at the heart of Britain's time system
See the beautiful Altazimuth Pavilion, home of the Annie Maunder Astrographic Telescope
See this bright red Time Ball, one of the world's earliest public time signals
From historic clocks and telescopes to cutting edge astronomy, find all there is to see at the home of Greenwich Mean Time
Walk the line
East, west, or right down the middle? Step across to the Prime Meridian Line in the heart of the Royal Observatory.
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Plan your visit
As restrictions in England ease, we want to ensure that all our visitors, staff and volunteers still feel safe and comfortable when exploring our sites.
Many of our COVID-19 safety measures will remain in place, including enhanced cleaning, safe distancing and ticketed entry. We highly recommend wearing a face covering at all indoor venues and enclosed spaces.
We hope you will support us in these measures.
You must have a timed entry ticket to visit the Observatory, even if you're a Member. We recommend booking online in advance to avoid disappointment.
To make the most of your day out, buy a Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass and get access to both the Royal Observatory and historic ship Cutty Sark.
Please note that Planetarium show tickets are not included in entry to the Royal Observatory and must be booked separately.
Shows run Saturday-Monday during term time and daily during school holidays. For a full schedule and how to book, click here.
Located in the Astronomy Centre at the Royal Observatory, the Astronomy Café & Terrace is open at weekends and school holidays to Planetarium ticket holders. You can also pick up refreshments from stalls just outside the main entrance to the Observatory, or head towards the Parkside Café just down the hill at the National Maritime Museum.
Find the perfect museum gift, from books and prints to models, toys and games. Visit us next to the Meridian Courtyard, in the
Astronomy Centre, or shop online.
Find out useful information about facilities at our museums including cloakrooms, baby change and accessibility, and information for visitors with disabilities coming to any of our sites.
Download a free map to help guide you round the historic buildings. Our guides are also available in different languages to help you make the most of your visit.
Tickets and Opening
| Adult | £16 |
|---|---|
| Child | £8 |
10am-5pm
- Greenwich Station
- Cutty Sark DLR
- Maze Hill Station
- Greenwich Pier
Online highlights
Black holes seem like the stuff of science fiction, but the reality is even more peculiar
Learn the basics of astronomy at the home of time and space in this online course
Join us for an online planetarium show presented by an astronomer in their native language
Find out what to see in the night sky in 2021 with the Royal Observatory's astronomy calendar
Read our monthly guides to the night sky, and check out the latest news from the Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomy team
Discover gifts from the home of time
Choose your tickets
All visitors must have a ticket to enter the Observatory. Book online in advance to guarantee entry. Planetarium shows booked separately. See all tickets and prices
Royal Observatory
- Guaranteed entry time
- Audio guide included
- Planetarium shows not included
| Adult | £16.00 |
|---|---|
| Child | £8.00 |
Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass
- Cutty Sark
- Royal Observatory
- Guaranteed entry time
- Planetarium shows not included
| Adult | £25.00 |
|---|---|
| Child | £12.50 |
Member tickets
- Free Museums entry
- Priority booking
- Membership card number required
| Advance booking recommended |
Become a Member
- Unlimited entry all year
- Royal Observatory
- Cutty Sark
- Planetarium Shows
- Special exhibitions
| Direct Debit | One-off |
|---|---|
| Individual: £50 | Individual: £60 |
| Family: from £65 | Family: from £75 |
Planetarium show
Ted's Space Adventure
- Suitable for under 7s
- Shows run Saturdays and Sundays
- Daily during school holidays
| Adult | £10.00 |
|---|---|
| Child | £5.00 |
Planetarium show
The Sky Tonight
- Shows run Saturday-Monday during term time
- Daily during school holidays
- Suitable for ages 7+
- Not available for under 5s
| Adult | £10.00 |
|---|---|
| Child | £5.00 |
Planetarium show
Meet the Neighbours
- Shows run Saturday-Monday during term time
- Daily during school holidays
- Suitable for ages 7+
- Not available for under 5s
| Adult | £10.00 |
|---|---|
| Child | £5.00 |