Essential Information
| Type | Exhibitions |
|---|---|
| Location |
National Maritime Museum
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| Date and Times | Open daily | 10am-5pm |
| Prices | Adults £10 | Concessions £6.50 | Children £5 |
| Free for members. Not a member? Join now |
Astronomy Photographer of the Year is an annual exhibition showcasing the world's greatest space photography.
This year's exhibition is now open at the National Maritime Museum, featuring over 100 photographs on brilliant lightbox displays.
Visit the exhibition until 7 August 2022.
Now in its 13th year, in 2021 the competition attracted over 4,500 entries from 75 countries across the globe.
Photographers from around the world competed to be part of the exhibition and take home the prestigious title.
Now it's your chance to see their astounding work. Visit the exhibition. and see the universe in a brand new light.
“Every year, I leave this exhibition feeling insignificant in the grand scheme of the universe”
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Londonist
Plan your visit
All visitors must have a ticket to enter the exhibition, even if you're a Member. Book online in advance to avoid disappointment
Pre-booked tickets ensure that visits are spread out throughout the day, and that the gallery doesn't exceed capacity. There is no limit to the time you can spend once inside.
As restrictions in England ease, we want to ensure that all our visitors, staff and volunteers still feel safe and comfortable when exploring our sites.
Many of our COVID-19 safety measures will remain in place, including enhanced cleaning, safe distancing and ticketed entry. We highly recommend wearing a face covering at all indoor venues and enclosed spaces.
We hope you will support us in these measures.
The National Maritime Museum is also currently home to Exposure: Lives at Sea, a new photography exhibition exploring what life is really like for those who work at sea today.
From high quality prints to space and stargazing guides, visit our online shop to take home a piece of space history.
Tickets and Opening
| Adult: | £10 |
|---|---|
| Child: | £6.50 |
Open daily
10am-5pm
- Greenwich Station
- Cutty Sark DLR
- Maze Hill Station
- Greenwich Pier
Behind the lens
Watch the epic story behind Dario Giannobile's photograph of the Moon over an erupting Mount Etna.
Meet the winner
The winner of Astronomy Photographer of the Year 13 has been revealed!
Shuchang Dong has been crowned the overall winner of Astronomy Photographer of the Year for his mesmerising photograph The Golden Ring.
The winning images were revealed in a virtual awards ceremony ahead of the exhibition's launch at the National Maritime Museum.
Never miss a shooting star
Sign up to our space newsletter for exclusive astronomy news, guides and events, and be ready to enter next year's competition
See more winning images
See the spectacular winning images from Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2021
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2021 Galaxies category
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2021 Skyscapes category
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2021 Our Sun category
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2021 Our Moon category
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2021 Aurorae category
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2021 Planets, Comets and Asteroids category
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2021 People and Space category
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2021 Stars and Nebulae category
See the stunning winning and shortlisted images in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2021 The Manju Mehrotra Family Trust Prize for Best Newcomer category
Key dates, prizes and details on how to enter Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Astronomy Photographer of the Year has been held every year since 2009. Take a journey back in space and time and explore all the past winning images
Cast your vote
Who is YOUR Astronomy Photographer of the Year? Vote for your favourite image in the People's Choice Award and have your say in the world's biggest space photography competition.
Own awe-inspiring astrophotography
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Astronomy Photographer of the Year
- Amazing astrophotography
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| Adult | £10.00 |
| Child | £5.00 |
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 |
Member tickets
- Free Museums entry
- Priority booking
- Membership card number required
| Advance booking recommended |