Essential Information
| Type | Exhibitions |
|---|---|
| Date and Times | Open daily from 17 May |
| Prices | Adults £10 | Concessions £6.50 | Children £5 |
| Location |
National Maritime Museum
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Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year is an annual exhibition showcasing the world's greatest space photography.
The exhibition is now open at the National Maritime Museum, showcasing over 100 photographs on brilliant lightbox displays.
Now in its 12th year, in 2020 the competition attracted over 5,000 entries from six different continents.
Photographers from around the globe competed to be part of the exhibition and take home the prestigious title.
“Every year, I leave this exhibition feeling insignificant in the grand scheme of the universe”
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Londonist
The winning image
Andromeda Galaxy at Arm's Length by Nicolas Lefaudeux
French photographer Nicolas Lefaudeux has been named Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2020 with this extraordinary "illusory" image of the Andromeda Galaxy.
Comedian Jon Culshaw, a regular guest on The Sky at Night and one of the competition's judges, said that the image "captured the imagination of many of the judges right from the start."
"It's toying with our perceptions here," Culshaw said, "and it really deserves its overall winning status."
See the moment the winner was announced, and find out more about all the winning entries in this year's competition, in our live awards ceremony broadcast.
See more winning images
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Plan your visit
You must book your time slot in advance, even if you're a Member.
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 in the exhibition
The National Maritime Museum is due to open from Monday 17 May.
We've been awarded 'good to go' status for our coronavirus measures, and the safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers remains our highest priority.
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 from 17 May
10am-5pm
- Greenwich Station
- Cutty Sark DLR
- Maze Hill Station
- Greenwich Pier
Exhibition partners
Choose your tickets
Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year
- Amazing astrophotography
- Guaranteed entry time
- More space to explore
| Adult | £10 |
| Child | £5 |
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 entry
- Priority booking
- Membership card number required
| Members go free |
| Advance booking essential |