Visit the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. Home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), the Prime Meridian of the world and London’s Planetarium. Walk the line Historic buildings, cutting edge astronomy and the Prime Meridian of the World: make time for a visit to the Royal Observatory this Autumn Find out more See what's on Observatory highlights See Earth From Space See the world through a satellite’s lens, and explore our changing planet at the Royal Observatory Greenwich Royal Observatory Christmas lecture Hear about the latest cutting-edge satellite research with Professor John Remedios, Director of the National Centre for Earth Observation Stand on the Prime Meridian Line Stand on the historic Prime Meridian of the World at the home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) See the Great Equatorial Telescope Stand beneath the magnificent onion dome and marvel at one of the largest refracting telescopes in the world See a Planetarium show Out of this world stargazing and astronomy shows for the whole family Visit the Octagon Room Step inside the room designed by Sir Christopher Wren, and the oldest part of the Royal Observatory Discover the Harrison clocks Revolutionary timepieces that allowed ships to determine their longitude at sea Have a family day out Bring your little astronauts to the Royal Observatory for space-themed fun Join an astronomy course Discover our range of astronomy courses suitable for a range of individuals and experience Find more things to do From historic clocks and telescopes to cutting edge astronomy, find all there is to see at the home of Greenwich Mean Time Plan your visit Tickets and prices You must have a timed entry ticket to visit the Observatory. We recommend booking online in advance to guarantee entry and receive updates before your visit. 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. Book now See all our tickets Planetarium bookings Please note that Planetarium show tickets are not included in entry to the Royal Observatory and must be booked separately. For a full schedule and how to book, click here. Eat and drink 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 out more Shop 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. Shop online Find the perfect print Facilities and access Find out useful information about facilities at the Royal Observatory including cloakrooms, baby change and accessibility, and information for visitors with disabilities coming to any of our sites. Find out more Language guides 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. Download the map Language guides Tickets and Opening Adult: £18 Child: £9 Book online Open daily 10am-5pm (last entry 4.15pm) Greenwich Station Cutty Sark DLR Maze Hill Station Greenwich Pier View on map Directions via Public Transport Directions from your location Stay connected Sign up to our newsletter to receive all the latest news, stories and events from the Royal Observatory. Sign up What’s On Find Planetarium shows and Observatory events. Exhibitions Earth From Space See the world through a satellite’s lens, and explore our changing planet at the Royal Observatory Greenwich Open daily | 10am-5pm Free for all Planetarium show ticketholders and Royal Observatory visitors Royal Observatory Planetarium shows Ted's Space Adventure Join Ted the bear on an adventure around the Solar System in this special live planetarium show for under-7s - perfect for little astronauts everywhere! Weekends and holiday weekdays Adults £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8 Royal Observatory Planetarium shows We Are Guardians Join Earth's fleet of state-of-the-art satellites for an immersive exploration of their role in safeguarding our planet Daily shows Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8 Royal Observatory Planetarium shows The Sky Tonight A classic guide to the night sky presented live by a Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer Daily shows Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8 Royal Observatory Planetarium shows Moons Beyond Counting Learn more about our own Moon and some of the more exotic moons of the Solar System in this show narrated by our Royal Observatory astronomers Weekends and holiday weekdays in December Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8 Royal Observatory Courses | Astronomy courses Foundation Astrophysics A series of ten-week courses on more advanced topics in astrophysics Tuesdays, 6.30-9pm | 10-week modules available from 12 Sept and 28 Nov 2023; 5 March 2024 £200 per module Royal Observatory Courses | Astronomy courses Intermediate Astronomy Acquire a rigorous scientific understanding of the universe with the Royal Observatory Greenwich Tuesdays, 6.30-9pm | 10-week modules available from 12 Sept and 28 Nov 2023; 5 Mar 2024 £205 per module Royal Observatory Courses | Astronomy courses Amateur Astronomy For Beginners A course for those looking to make astronomy into a hobby Tuesdays, 7-9pm | 6-week courses available from 31 Oct 2023 and 20 Feb 2024 £96 Royal Observatory Events and festivals | Evenings and Lates Evening With The Stars An evening of astronomy and a chance to use the telescopes of the Royal Observatory 10, 11, 24, 25 November, 8, 9 December 2023, 5, 6, 19, 20 January, 2, 3, 16, 17 February 2024 | 17:30 - 19:30, 18:50 - 20:50 £24 adults | £12 children | £21.60 Students or Under 25s Royal Observatory Planetarium shows | Identity Astronomy and Islam Join us for a special show featuring the New Crescent Moon and historic Islamic astronomy. Select Saturdays and Sundays | 10.30am £10 Adult | £5 Child Royal Observatory Planetarium shows | Bilingual Families À Descoberta do Sistema Solar Join us for a planetarium show in Portuguese, presented live by an astronomer 10 December 2023 | 10.30am Adult £10 | Child £5 Royal Observatory Talks and tours | Evenings and Lates Royal Observatory Christmas lecture Hear about the latest cutting-edge satellite research with Professor John Remedios, Director of the National Centre for Earth Observation Friday 15 December 2023 | 7 - 8pm £10 Adult | £5 Child | £9 Students Royal Observatory Planetarium shows | Identity Chinese Astronomy From stars to space exploration, explore ancient and modern Chinese astronomy in this live planetarium show Saturday 16 December 2023 | 10.30am Adult £10 | Child £5 Royal Observatory Planetarium shows Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System Experience the Solar System like never before - by traveling on a spacecraft that can turn the objects in space into sound! 1, 2, 3 & 5 January 2024 | 3:30pm Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8 Royal Observatory Planetarium shows Meet the Neighbours Tour the Solar System and beyond in style with this live, immersive show packed full of spectacular sights and fun facts Weekends and holiday weekdays in January Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8 Royal Observatory Online highlights Night sky highlights - December 2023 Discover what to see in December's night sky, including the constellation of Gemini, the show-stopping Geminid meteor shower, and some festive stargazing 15 awe-inspiring astronomy discoveries Discover 15 incredible astronomy facts that might just change how you see the Universe Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023 winners revealed See the spectacular winning images from Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023, and find out who has been named the overall winner Andromeda, Unexpected - how three amateur astronomers and astrophotographers changed our view of the Universe Learn about the brand-new discovery that earned Marcel Drechsler, Xavier Strottner and Yann Sainty the title of Astronomy Photographer of the Year – and a place in the science books Why satellites are critical to fighting climate change The polar ice sheets are melting six times faster than the 1990s. But thanks to earth observation satellites, we can at least measure the effect that climate change is having The James Webb Space Telescope’s first year of images Royal Observatory astronomer Julienne Hisole looks back on what we’ve learnt from the pioneering space telescope’s first 12 months of observing The new space race Competition between the USA, China and Russia will have consequences for all of us here on Earth. But how is this 21st century space race different to the last one? Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) Mission: All you need to know How habitable are Jupiter's icy moons? Why is the Solar System's largest moon so unique? How did Jupiter, and other gas giant planets, form? Find out how the European Space Agency's groundbreaking JUICE mission will answer these questions and more. Space and astronomy highlights in 2023 Want to know what to see in the night sky in 2023? Royal Observatory astronomers pick out the must-see moments Artemis Programme: what you need to know about NASA’s Moon missions NASA's Artemis missions aim to land the first woman and person of colour on the Moon, create a lunar base, and lay the groundwork for a future trip to Mars! Astronomy blog Read our monthly guides to the night sky, and check out the latest news from the Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomy team Stories Search our digital collections, discover epic stories of sea, space and exploration, and get expert insight from our museum curators and specialists Discover our shops Learn from our astronomers in our publications on space. Keep track of time with our famous Shepherd Gate clock replica for your wall. 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