Suitable for ages 7+

Essential Information

Type Planetarium shows
Location
Royal Observatory
Date and Times Daily shows
Prices Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8

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Join us for The Sky Tonight, a live planetarium show presented by an astronomer from the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

Explore the night sky as it will be on the day of your visit and learn about some astronomical sights you can spot for yourself in this classic show. Featuring anything from constellations to meteor showers!

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

The Sky Tonight runs every day (apart from select planetarium maintenance days).

Day

Term Time

School Holidays

Monday-Wednesday

2:45pm

1:30pm & 4:30pm

Thursday

No showings 1:30pm

Friday

2:45pm 1:30pm & 4:30pm

Saturday-Sunday

1:30pm & 4:30pm

1:30pm & 4:30pm

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

Tickets and Opening

Adult: £12
Child: £6
Student/Under 25: £8

Daily shows

  • Greenwich Station
  • Cutty Sark DLR
  • Maze Hill Station
  • Greenwich Pier

What’s On

See more Royal Observatory events and planetarium shows.

Choose your tickets

Please book your planetarium show tickets at least 24 hours in advance. Planetarium tickets do not include entry to the Royal Observatory.

Images of constellations, the Moon, Mars, a comet and the Andromeda galaxy

Planetarium show

The Sky Tonight

  • Daily shows
  • Suitable for ages 7+
  • Not available for under 5s
Adult £12.00
Child £6.00
Student & Under 25 £8.00
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Planetarium shows

Planetarium tickets for members

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  • Pick your preferred show
  • Membership card number required

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A father and son look through a porthole on the main deck of historic ship Cutty Sark

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