We recommend booking tickets online in advance to guarantee entry.

Select your date and entry time using the calendar, then choose the number of tickets you require and click 'add to basket'. When you check out, your tickets will be sent to you by email. Please bring these with you on the day either on your phone or as a printout.

Tickets can also be bought at the National Maritime Museum on the day subject to availability.

Members go free: you can book online in advance or show your membership card on arrival.

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Discounts available for Museums Association members and National Art Pass holders.

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Astronomy Photographer of the Year is located in a dedicated Photography Gallery inside the National Maritime Museum. Download a floor plan here.

The Museum is a short walk from the centre of Greenwich, with regular DLR, rail, bus and river services available.

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From high quality prints to space and stargazing guides, visit our online shop to take home a piece of space history.

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The Royal Observatory is the historic centre of UK astronomy and home to London's only Planetarium.

The Observatory is just a short walk from Astronomy Photographer of the Year at the National Maritime Museum, so why not make the most of your day out in Greenwich and visit both places together? Find out more.

And if you've been inspired by any of the photos in this exhibition, don't miss the chance to expand your knowledge with one of the Royal Observatory's dedicated astronomy courses.

There are courses to suit every level, from fascinating introductory courses to advanced astrophysics and astrophotography courses. Find out more

Every year, photographers from across the globe compete to be part of the final exhibition and take home the prestigious title.

Photographers of all skill levels are invited to submit up to 10 images to the competition.

There are separate photography prizes open to adults, young photographers and astrophotography newcomers.

All entrants have a chance of winning cash prizes, seeing their image displayed in an exhibition at the National Maritime Museum, a year’s subscription to BBC Sky at Night magazine, and a copy of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year publication.

How to enter