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Type Family fun
Location
Date and Times Throughout Easter 2025 half term | See page for details
Prices Included with entry to the Royal Observatory

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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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ESA/Hubble & NASA

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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ESA & MPS for OSIRIS Team MPS/UPD/LAM/IAA/RSSD/INTA/UPM/DASP/IDA, CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO

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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Poster © Paramount Pictures

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.

What’s On

Planetarium shows

Ted's Space Adventure

Join Ted the bear on an adventure around the Solar System in this special live planetarium show for under-7s - perfect for little astronauts everywhere!
Weekends and school holidays
Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student £8
Royal Observatory
Family fun

Character Encounters at the National Maritime Museum

Visit the National Maritime Museum every Saturday to discover a different character from history with their own fascinating story to tell
Every Saturday
Free
National Maritime Museum
Family fun

Character Actors at the Queen's House

Meet historical characters connected to the Queen's House and take part in exciting performances
Sundays | 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Free
Queen's House
Family fun

Cutty Sark Characters

Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past and hear astonishing stories about life at sea in the age of sail
Weekends during term term | Daily during school holidays
Included with entry to Cutty Sark
Cutty Sark
Family fun

Safe Harbour

Safe Harbour is a series of free workshops created to provide a safe space for foster and adoptive families with children under 13 years
Monthly: Next date 19 July | 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Ticketed | Free
National Maritime Museum
Family fun

SENsory Sailors

Come along and enjoy this brand new sensory play session for children under 13 years with special educational needs
Once a month on Saturdays | 11am-12.30pm
Free | Pre-booking required
National Maritime Museum
Family fun | Ocean Court

Ocean: above and below

Dive into an ocean adventure with free activities every day at the National Maritime Museum this summer!
Daily except Mondays | 23 July - 31 August 2025
Free
National Maritime Museum
Family fun

Summer holidays at the Queen's House

Join us at the Queen's House for a range of fun activities for families during the summer break
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays | 23 July – 29 August 2025
Free
Queen's House
Family fun

Summer holidays at Cutty Sark

Hands-on workshops, character actors and storytelling sessions - there's lots to enjoy at Cutty Sark this summer!
24 July - 31 August 2025 | See page for details
Free with entry to the ship
Cutty Sark
Family fun

Summer holidays at the Royal Observatory

Live science demonstrations, out-of-this world planetarium shows and fascinating talks are just some of the activities in store this summer
Throughout summer 2025 | See page for details
Some activities included with entry to the Observatory, some at additional cost
Royal Observatory
Events and festivals | Museum Lates

Silver Screen Science-Fiction: The Wild Robot (2024)

Finish the summer holidays with a fantastic family adventure as we watch The Wild Robot (2024) at the Royal Observatory Greenwich
Saturday 30 August 2025 | 6:30pm - 8.30pm
£10 Adult | £9 Under 25s | £5 Child
Royal Observatory