Suitable for ages 7+ Essential Information Type Planetarium shows Location Royal Observatory Date and Times Weekends and holiday weekdays in January Prices Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8 Free for members. Not a member? Join now Book now Member tickets This show is no longer running. Check out our current shows here. Join us for Meet the Neighbours, a live planetarium show presented by an astronomer from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. The Universe is a vast and intriguing place, and this show explores our own little corner of it: the Solar System. Starting from our home planet, the Earth, we’ll travel through our celestial neighbourhood, visiting planets, moons, asteroids and more! Recommended ages 7+. Under-5s will not be admitted – Ted's Space Adventure is suitable for younger children. Check out the full list of upcoming planetarium shows and events here. Show times Throughout January, Meet the Neighbours will run Saturdays and Sundays and holiday weekdays. The shows will start at 2.30pm. How to book Planetarium shows are now available to book online and by phone. Our shows are very popular, to prevent any disappointment, we recommend booking your tickets in advance. To book your tickets, please click here or contact the Bookings team on 0208 312 6608. The office is open Monday-Sunday, 9am-5pm. Plan your visit Can children attend? Yes! This show is suitable for ages 7+. Children under 5 will not be admitted. All children must be accompanied by an adult. How long will the show last? Planetarium shows last up to 30 minutes. When should I arrive? The planetarium is part of the Royal Observatory, at the top of a hill with spectacular views across London. Please allow enough time to get to us and aim to arrive at least 15 minutes before the show’s start time, as latecomers cannot be admitted. Getting here Can I bring a pushchair? Pushchairs are not allowed into the planetarium itself but there is a designated buggy park in the foyer. Can I visit the Observatory too? You do not need a Royal Observatory ticket to visit the Planetarium. However, if you would also like to visit the historic observatory then you can book a separate ticket here. Are companion/carer tickets available? Companions to disabled visitors are entitled to free admission. These tickets can be selected online when booking any paid ticket. Please contact the Bookings Team on 0208 312 6608 or email bookings@rmg.co.uk if you have any queries. I have another question. Check our frequently asked questions here. If you're still not sure, call or email the Bookings team. Call: +44 (0)20 8312 6608 Email: bookings@rmg.co.uk Tickets and Opening Adult: £12 Child: £6 Book now Weekends & holiday weekdays in July Greenwich Station Cutty Sark DLR Maze Hill Station Greenwich Pier View on map Directions via Public Transport Directions from your location What’s On See more Royal Observatory events and planetarium shows. 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