KS2 Discovery Days, KS2 Space Spectacular Days, KS2 Planetarium only visits, and KS3, KS4 and Post-16 Study Days are now fully booked for the 2024-2025 academic year. There is very limited availability for EYFS, KS1 Discovery Days, SEND Aurora Days, and KS3/4/5 Planetarium show only visits.
We also have plenty of spaces remaining for our Digital Outreach Programme.
Visits in 2025-26
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At the Royal Observatory Greenwich we want to inspire and assist in the learning of all things space and astronomy!
On this page you find information about our schools programme, our free classroom activities and digital resources, along with opportunities for teachers and students to get more involved with our programmes.
If you're interested in maritime, history, and art school sessions, you can check out the other learning programmes at other Royal Museums Greenwich sites here.
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Royal Observatory onsite schools programme
Bookings for our onsite schools programme for 2025 are now open! Take a look at our onsite programme to see what sessions we have on offer.
We are fully booked for KS2 discovery days for the remainder of Autumn 2024. We have some limited availability for other key stages and Aurora days this term, please get in touch to find out more.
Digital outreach programme
For schools that might not be able to visit us, we'll be offering digital outreach sessions in 2024-25. Take a look at our online outreach programme to see what we have on offer.
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Ready to book a school session?
If you already know what sessions you'd like to book, here are some quick links to get your booking with us underway.
What's new
Here's a selection of new things we've been working on this past year!
Think Space Lectures
Listen to astrophysicists from across the UK talk about cutting-edge research in space science with our free online lectures.
Pluto and the Dwarf Planets
Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers explore Pluto and explain why it's not considered a planet anymore.
Astronomy Ambassadors Group
Meet other like-minded young people between 16 and 21 years old and become a part of the Royal Observatory's future
Space and astronomy highlights in 2025
What's worth looking up for in 2025? Discover this year's must-see moments with Royal Observatory astronomers
Our Sun
Join astronomers from the Royal Observatory Greenwich to find out more about our life-giving star.
Coordinate Systems
Coordinate systems confusing you? Join our astronomers as we break down coordinates here on Earth, and coordinate systems used for the night sky!
The history of the Royal Observatory Greenwich
Why does the Royal Observatory have the Prime Meridian? How long has the site been here? And why does the Observatory exist at all? To answer all these questions, and more, join Royal Observatory astronomers and curators and explore the history of the Royal Observatory Greenwich!
Teacher opportunities and training
Find out how to connect with us and what we can offer you
Sign up to our mailing list
Be the first to find out about the development of our schools programme and new learning resources.
Teacher Forum
Find out more about our Teacher Forum for primary and secondary education
Free teacher training with the Royal Observatory Greenwich
We offer free training for teachers and trainee teachers
Online FREE Primary Teacher Training Course
The science learning team have teamed up with FutureLearn to create our first ever online course designed specifically for teachers and teachers in training at primary level.
Online FREE Secondary Teacher Training Course
The science learning team have teamed up with FutureLearn once again, to create an online course designed specifically for teachers and teachers in training at secondary level.
Networks and forums
Find out more about networks for presenters and forums for teachers and community leaders at Royal Museums Greenwich
Student opportunities and further learning
Check out the resources and experiences we have on offer for your students to help them explore astronomy further
Royal Observatory Greenwich Schools Podcasts
The astronomers at the Royal Observatory Greenwich have a large selection of podcasts for you to choose from. Whether your interest is in the current night sky, cutting edge science or the career path of people working in the industry there will be something to suit.
Astronomy Ambassadors Group
Meet other like-minded young people between 16 and 21 years old and become a part of the Royal Observatory's future
Astronomy blog
Read our monthly guides to the night sky, and check out the latest news from the Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomy team
Think Space Lectures
Listen to astrophysicists from across the UK talk about cutting-edge research in space science with our free online lectures.
Work Experience
Gain valuable skills with work experience at Royal Museums Greenwich
Astronomy careers information
If you're interested in a career in astronomy or space science we'd love to help you get started.
Astronomy and science learning resources
Find all of our classroom activities and animated videos here