We have an exciting selection of free and paid events, exhibitions and courses at the Royal Observatory and Planetarium, see what's on below.
18 September 2018
Talks & Courses
This comprehensive course provides an opportunity to acquire a rigorous scientific understanding of the universe.
Times:
18 September 2018 – 28 May 2019 | Tuesdays 6.30pm-9pm
Location:
Planetarium & Astronomy Centre
Talks & Courses
Explore topics at the cutting edge of modern astronomical research and the limits of human knowledge.
Times:
Tuesdays, 7–9pm | 18 September – 23 October | 8 January– 12 February | 23 April - 28 May
Location:
Royal Observatory
Talks & Courses
Astronomy for absolute beginners lead by an engaging tutor and set at the home of time and space.
Times:
Tuesdays, | 7pm-9pm | See dates below
Location:
Planetarium & Astronomy Centre
22 September 2018
Guided tours
SOLD OUT: Join us for a free 30 minute tours of the 19th century Altazimuth Pavilion and viewing of the new Annie Maunder Astrographic...
Times:
22 and 23 September | 2pm, 2.40pm, 3.20pm, 4pm
Location:
Royal Observatory
25 September 2018
Talks & Courses
This comprehensive course provides an opportunity to acquire a rigorous scientific understanding of the universe.
Times:
18 September 2018 – 28 May 2019 | Tuesdays 6.30pm-9pm
Location:
Planetarium & Astronomy Centre
29 September 2018
Holst’s The Planets was first performed 100 years ago. But what would it sound like if created today?
Times:
29 September | 7:00pm - 8:30pm, 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:
Royal Observatory
2 October 2018
Talks & Courses
This comprehensive course provides an opportunity to acquire a rigorous scientific understanding of the universe.
Times:
18 September 2018 – 28 May 2019 | Tuesdays 6.30pm-9pm
Location:
Planetarium & Astronomy Centre
6 October 2018
Join an astronomer for a special show featuring the New Crescent Moon and the history of studying it.
Times:
Saturday 6 October | 10 - 10.45am
Location:
Planetarium & Astronomy Centre
Family fun, Talks & Courses
Drop in workshops facilated by Observatory Explainers mixing demonstrations with make and do activities.
Times:
Weekends, 6 October - 30 December | 12.45-4.15pm
Location:
Planetarium & Astronomy Centre
Member events
Join one of our volunteer tours guides to explore space and time at the Royal Observatory.
Times:
Saturday 8 September and Saturday 6 October | 2pm-3.45pm
Location:
Royal Observatory
7 October 2018
Family fun, Talks & Courses
Drop in workshops facilated by Observatory Explainers mixing demonstrations with make and do activities.
Times:
Weekends, 6 October - 30 December | 12.45-4.15pm
Location:
Planetarium & Astronomy Centre
9 October 2018
Talks & Courses
This comprehensive course provides an opportunity to acquire a rigorous scientific understanding of the universe.
Times:
18 September 2018 – 28 May 2019 | Tuesdays 6.30pm-9pm
Location:
Planetarium & Astronomy Centre
13 October 2018
Family fun, Talks & Courses
Drop in workshops facilated by Observatory Explainers mixing demonstrations with make and do activities.
Times:
Weekends, 6 October - 30 December | 12.45-4.15pm
Location:
Planetarium & Astronomy Centre
14 October 2018
Family fun, Talks & Courses
Drop in workshops facilated by Observatory Explainers mixing demonstrations with make and do activities.
Times:
Weekends, 6 October - 30 December | 12.45-4.15pm
Location:
Planetarium & Astronomy Centre
16 October 2018
Talks & Courses
This comprehensive course provides an opportunity to acquire a rigorous scientific understanding of the universe.
Times:
18 September 2018 – 28 May 2019 | Tuesdays 6.30pm-9pm
Location:
Planetarium & Astronomy Centre
Talks & Courses
Explore topics at the cutting edge of modern astronomical research and the limits of human knowledge.
Times:
Tuesdays, 7–9pm | 18 September – 23 October | 8 January– 12 February | 23 April - 28 May
Location:
Royal Observatory
20 October 2018
Family fun, Talks & Courses
Drop in workshops facilated by Observatory Explainers mixing demonstrations with make and do activities.
Times:
Weekends, 6 October - 30 December | 12.45-4.15pm
Location:
Planetarium & Astronomy Centre
21 October 2018
Family fun, Talks & Courses
Drop in workshops facilated by Observatory Explainers mixing demonstrations with make and do activities.
Times:
Weekends, 6 October - 30 December | 12.45-4.15pm
Location:
Planetarium & Astronomy Centre
22 October 2018
Planetarium shows
Our Mars-themed Morning Stars morning includes a planetarium show and interactive workshop in a relaxed environemnt for SEND groups.
Times:
22 October | 10am-12 noon
Location:
Royal Observatory
23 October 2018
Planetarium shows, Family fun, Daytime
Our Mars-themed morning includes a planetarium show, interactive quiz and immersive virtual reality activity.
Times:
23, 24 October | 10am–12.30pm
Location:
Royal Observatory