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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Plan your visit
The Royal Observatory is currently closed to visitors, along with all other Royal Museums Greenwich sites.
However, we are working hard to reopen the Observatory and Planetarium as soon as current restrictions are lifted. We've also introduced a number of measures to help keep visitors and staff safe.
These include:
- Reduced capacity and one way routes
- Increased cleaning regime
- Sanitiser stations
- Card payments only
- Screens at all our cash desks
- Online bookings only
- Some interactives, touch screens and audioguides will be unavailable
You must book your time slot online in advance, even if you're a Member.
Pre-booked tickets ensure that visits are spread out throughout the day, and that sites don’t exceed their capacity. There is no limit to the time you can spend on our sites.
Located in the Astronomy Centre at the Royal Observatory, the Astronomy Café & Terrace is a relaxed spot in which to enjoy a light lunch before strolling through Greenwich Park. The café’s outdoor terrace is a coveted spot on sunny days. The Astronomy Café & Terrace is open to all, not just museum visitors.
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: | from £16.00 |
|---|---|
| Child: | from £8.00 |
- Greenwich Station
- Cutty Sark DLR
- Maze Hill Station
- Greenwich Pier
Observatory highlights
Choose your tickets
Royal Observatory
- Royal Observatory
- Meridian Line
- Free Museums
- Planetarium Shows
- Cutty Sark
| Adult | £16 |
|---|---|
| Child | £8 |
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 |