The Royal Observatory schools programme will begin in January 2026 due to the upcoming site regeneration project. Our brilliant Astronomy Education team will be working on an exciting refresh of our schools offer, and a temporary programme based at the National Maritime Museum.
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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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Something exciting is coming!
The Royal Observatory Greenwich is embarking on a landmark capital project to transform the Royal Observatory and make science and astronomy accessible to all. As part of this upcoming site regeneration project, our brilliant Astronomy Education team will be working on an exciting refresh of our schools offer.
In preparation for launching our new programme, there will be no schools offer from September – December 2025. We will be back to deliver our space-tastic school activities in our temporary home at the National Maritime Museum in January 2026, with bookings opening in October 2025.
If you are interested in visiting the Royal Observatory for self-guided visit only, you can enquire about this via our Enquiry Form.
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Digital resources
While we are busy preparing our exciting new programme, we've pulled together all our digital resources into handy packs for each key stage, full of great activities and ideas for teachers to use in their classroom:
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Extra resources
Here's a selection of extra things teachers and students might be interested in!
Think Space Lectures
Listen to astrophysicists about cutting-edge research in space science with our free online lectures.
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
Audiomoves in Space – a podcast for little learners
Young listeners will love this space-themed podcast, created by Peut-Être Theatre in partnership with Royal Observatory Greenwich
Astronomy blog
Read our monthly guides to the night sky, and check out the latest news from the Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomy team
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.
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
CPD and ITT 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
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
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.