Even though the Planetarium is closed, you can still join our astronomers live online.

Enjoy a virtual planetarium show, or meet real astronomers via Zoom and get answers to some of the biggest questions in the universe.

Check out upcoming events below, and keep scrolling to find out more about all our shows and events.

Planetarium shows and Q&As

Find out more about our current programme

Stellar Encounters: Virtual Planetarium Show
Explore the space beyond our solar system and learn all about the lives of stars, from birth all the way through to death
Solar System Discovery: virtual planetarium show
Join us for Solar System Discovery, a live online planetarium show presented by an astronomer from the Royal Observatory Greenwich
Space Queries and Theories
Have you always wanted to know more about astronomy? Or do you have a child who is curious about space? Learn more about space during our Q&A sessions with a Royal Observatory astronomer!
Charting our Solar System Workshop
Join us for a live online make-and-do activity where we'll be drawing a model of the solar system - to scale!

Astronomy courses

Deepen your knowledge of the universe

Introduction to Astronomy
Learn the basics of astronomy at the home of time and space
Introduction to Astrophysics
Explore topics at the cutting edge of scientific research and the limits of human knowledge
GCSE Astronomy for Adults
Acquire a rigorous scientific understanding of the universe with the Royal Observatory Greenwich
Life in the Universe
An introduction to astrobiology and what astronomers actually look for when searching for life in the Universe
From Pixels to Prints: Creating Images of Space
How to make your own spectacular images using data from telescopes around the world
Find out more about our courses
Discover our range of astronomy courses suitable for a range of individuals and experience

Science and astronomy talks

Cutting edge research, fascinating speakers and great late events

Science In Science Fiction
How accurate are science fiction films? Separate fact from fiction with astronomers from the Royal Observatory Greenwich
Think Space Lectures
Listen to astrophysicists from across the UK talk about cutting edge research in space science

Community astronomy

Join our growing science community

Chinese Astronomy Online
From stars to space exploration, explore ancient and modern Chinese astronomy in this virtual planetarium show, led by a Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer
Astronomy and Islam: Online Family Special
Join an astronomer for a special young persons show featuring stories of the stars and the Moon
Bilingual Families
Join us for a virtual planetarium show presented by an astronomer in their native language, followed by a short Q&A session

What’s On

Events at Royal Museums Greenwich. See everything that is happening
Talks and courses

Rebel Women and Female Pirates

From sixteenth century pirates to offshore radio stations, join us for a season of talks to celebrate Women’s History Month this March
Throughout March | See page for details
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Evenings & Lates

From Bridgerton to Harlots

Women writing historical fiction for TV
Friday 5 March | 7pm
Talks and courses

Saturday Art and Design Club

Join the weekly creative drop-in for young people aged 13-16
Saturdays | 10am-1pm
Our Solar System
Planetarium shows

KS2 Our Solar System | virtual planetarium show for school students

A live online planetarium show for students aged 7-11
Mondays | 2pm & 3pm and Fridays | 2pm
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Talks and courses

Introduction to Astrophotography

Learn how to take images of the night sky in our online introduction to astrophotography course
Mondays | 7pm-9pm | Check for full course dates
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Talks and courses

GCSE Astronomy for Adults

Acquire a rigorous scientific understanding of the universe with the Royal Observatory Greenwich
Tuesdays: 6.30pm-9pm
Talks and courses

Introduction to Astrophysics

Explore topics at the cutting edge of scientific research and the limits of human knowledge
Tuesdays: 7–9pm | See details below
Talks and courses

Life in the Universe

An introduction to astrobiology and what astronomers actually look for when searching for life in the Universe
Every Tuesday | 23 Feb - 30 Mar | 7-9pm
Family fun

Toddler Time Online

Bring your little sailors along for songs, stories and playtime as the ever popular toddler time comes to your home
Every Wednesday | 10.30am - 11am
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Member events

Members' Book Club: Erebus by Michael Palin

Join us online for our next Members' Book Club session
Wednesday 10 March | 6.30pm-7.30pm
Family fun

Play Fridays

Bring your under 5 on a different adventure every week! Explore the Museum together through song, dance and stories
Fridays during term time | 10am, 11am, 2pm
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Access events

SENsory Social Club

Join the weekly online club for adults and young people with SEND
Fridays during term time | 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Family fun

Astronomy and Islam: Online Family Special

Join an astronomer for a special young persons show featuring stories of the stars and the Moon
Friday 12 March | 5pm - 6pm
Talks and courses

Oral Histories: Challenges and Opportunities

Oral histories offer a unique insight into the past and deserve a place in every major museum collection
16 March 2021 | 5.15pm - 6.30 pm
Member events

Members' Crafting: Play Amongst the Stars

Little ones can learn about the stars in our Members' online crafting session for children aged three to seven
Saturday 20 March | 2.00pm-3.00pm
Member events

Members' event: In conversation with Nikki Henderson

Join yachtswoman Nikki Henderson, in conversation with one of the Museum's curators in this exclusive online event for our Members
Tuesday 23 March | 6.30pm-7.30pm
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Evenings & Lates

Science In Science Fiction

How accurate are science fiction films? Separate fact from fiction with astronomers from the Royal Observatory Greenwich
Friday 26 March at 7pm
Talks and courses

Introduction to Astronomy

Learn the basics of astronomy at the home of time and space
Tuesdays | 7pm-9pm | Check for full course dates

Democracy, Strategy and the Navy on the eve of the First World War

Dr David Morgan-Owen offers a new perspective on the relationship between the people, the government and the Navy in Britain before 1914
22 June 2021 | 5.15pm - 6.30 pm

Main image: Cosmic Inferno by Peter Ward, Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2020

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Royal Observatory

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