Essential Information
| Type | Family fun |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Date and Times | Throughout Easter 2025 half term | See page for details |
| Prices | Included with entry to the Royal Observatory |
| Members visit for free. Not a member? Join now |
Head to the Royal Observatory for a stellar programme of events this Easter holiday!
From live demonstrations to film screenings, there are plenty of activities suitable for all ages and abilities.
Take a look at the events below, and find out what other family activities you can do in Greenwich here.
Event programme
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Treasures Tour
Daily at 11am and 3pm | £5 Adult, £3.50 Student, £2.50 Child, Members go free
Explore some of the Royal Observatory's most treasured objects, learn about the astronomers who lived and worked here, and explore how they helped us understand space, time and navigation.
This guided experience will allow you to explore the history of the site from its very first observations, all the way up to the present day.
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Planetarium show – Starstruck: The Sun
Holiday weekdays in April (except Thursdays) at 2.30pm | Peter Harrison Planetarium
Join us for a special solar twist on our popular show this Easter, presented live by an astronomer from the Royal Observatory.
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Planetarium show: Morning Stars
7 and 11 April at 10.15am | £10 Adult, £5 Child, Free Companion tickets | Peter Harrison Planetarium
Our Morning Stars planetarium shows are designed for anyone who would benefit from a calmer and more relaxed environment, in particular those with autism.
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Out of This World: Mars
8 April at 10.30am | £5 per child | Peter Harrison Planetarium
Take a trip to the Red Planet in our Mars-themed family planetarium show and workshop. Recommended for ages 7+.
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Planetarium show: Chinese Astronomy
12 April at 10.30am | £10 Adult, £5 Child | Peter Harrison Planetarium
Explore topics in ancient and modern Chinese astronomy, including the Sun, Moon, stars and space exploration, in this live planetarium show.
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Women at the Royal Observatory tour
12-14 April at 11.30am and 2.30pm | £5 Adult, £3.50 Student, £2.50 Child
To mark the 157th birthday of the pioneering 19th-century Royal Observatory astronomer Annie Maunder, this tour will highlight the contribution and achievements of all women at the Royal Observatory.
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Women at the Royal Observatory talks
12-14 April | Throughout the day | Included in ticket price
Join us for a series of 10-minute talks celebrating the achievements of female astronomers like Annie Maunder or Caroline Herschel: the first paid female astronomer.
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Silver Screen Science-Fiction: Star Trek (2009)
19 April at 6pm | £10 Adult, £9 Under 25s, £5 Child | Peter Harrison Planetarium
The crew of the Enterprise are boldly going where they haven't quite been before... Join us this Easter for a special showing of Star Trek!
After the film, we will take you on a tour of the science behind the fiction with a talk by an astronomer from the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
This film is rated 12A. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and attend at the adult's discretion.
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Live demonstrations
Daily at select times | Included in ticket price
Learn more about our Camera Obscura, navigation and stars by dropping in to our live demonstrations.
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Volunteer talks
Included in ticket price | Please ask staff for details
Discover the fascinating history of the Observatory and some of our most popular objects with our volunteer team. Come along to learn about the Prime Meridian, the importance of the Time Ball and the story of John Harrison and his marine timekeepers.
