Essential information Tickets and prices You must have a timed entry ticket to visit the Observatory. 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. Members can enjoy free and fast-track access to all our sites, although we strongly recommend booking ahead for Planetarium shows. Book now See all our tickets Planetarium bookings Please note that Planetarium show tickets are not included in entry to the Royal Observatory. For a full schedule and to book tickets, click here. Shop Find the perfect museum gift, from books and prints to models, toys and games. Visit us on site or shop online. Shop online Find the perfect print Facilities & access 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. Find out more Maps and 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 COVID-19: information for visitors We want to ensure that all visitors, staff and volunteers feel safe and comfortable when exploring the Observatory. Check our COVID-19 visitor guidelines and FAQs for the latest information, or contact us if you still have questions. Tickets and Opening Advance booking recommended 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 Top things to do Stand on the Prime Meridian Line Visit the historic Prime Meridian of the world, the home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Meet our Observatory Explainers Drop by and chat with our Royal Observatory Explainers this summer as they bring science and astronomy to life! Enjoy the best view of London For the very best natural view of the city, come to Greenwich The Great Equatorial Telescope Stand beneath the magnificent onion dome and marvel at one of the biggest telescopes in the world Top things to do at the Royal Observatory From historic clocks and telescopes to cutting edge astronomy, find all there is to see at the home of Greenwich Mean Time Camera Obscura Watch a fascinatingly intricate camera obscura showing Greenwich and the Thames in real time Altazimuth Pavilion See the beautiful Altazimuth Pavilion, home of the Annie Maunder Astrographic Telescope The Shepherd Gate Clock Make time to find the clock at the heart of Britain's time system Christopher Wren's Octagon Room The beautiful Octagon Room at Flamsteed House is the oldest part of the Royal Observatory Visit London's only Planetarium Take a tour of the stars at the Peter Harrison Planetarium with expert astronomers from the Royal Observatory See what's on Groups & travel trade We welcome group visits of any size to the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, the National Maritime Museum and the Queen’s House. For families at the Royal Observatory Bring your little astronauts to the Royal Observatory for space-themed fun School sessions We offer a wide range of curriculum-linked activities for all stages of a student's education Space Explorers Sessions for Scouting and Girlguiding groups led by our Royal Observatory astronomers. What’s On Events at the 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 Select Fridays and Saturdays | 5.30-7.30pm, 6.50-8.50pm Adults: £24 | Students & Under 25s: £21.60 | Children (7+): £12 Royal Observatory 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 | 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 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 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 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 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 Discover gifts from the home of time Learn the story of Greenwich Mean Time in our publications. 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Royal Observatory Walk the Prime Meridian line See the best view in London Guaranteed entry time Audio guide included Planetarium shows not included Adult £18 Child £9 BOOK NOW Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass Save 25% with combo ticket Cutty Sark Royal Observatory Guaranteed entry time Planetarium shows not included Adult £27 Child £13.50 BOOK NOW Member tickets Free and fast-track Museums entry Priority booking Access using your membership card Membership card number required BOOK NOW 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 £60 Family: from £70 JOIN TODAY