Moon Celebration

Prices vary for different activities

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Type	Events and festivals Experiences
Location	Royal Observatory
Date and times	12-20 September 2026
Prices	Prices vary for different activities

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Join us to celebrate the wonder of the Moon and explore all the brilliance of our closest celestial neighbour.

Discover how humans have observed and explored the Moon, past and present.

Moon Celebration Week brings together science, history and creativity, with a range of activities from observing sessions to talks and hands-on workshops.

There is something for all ages to enjoy. This is your invitation to discover, reflect and look up together.

Come back to see the full programme for Moon Celebration Week nearer the time.

The Place for Space

Blast off to Royal Museums Greenwich this autumn for a full programme of space-themed fun across our sites, perfect for all ages

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What’s on

Find more space-themed fun across our sites

Experiences | Space and astronomy

Observatory Unlocked

Drop by and chat with our Royal Observatory Explainers as they bring science and astronomy to life

Saturdays and Sundays

Included with entry to the Royal Observatory

Royal Observatory

Talks and tours | Space and astronomy

Royal Observatory Treasures Tour

Explore some of the Royal Observatory's most treasured objects with a guided tour

Daily tours at 11am and 3pm

£5 Adults | £3.50 Students | £2.50 Children | In addition to Royal Observatory entry | Members go free

Royal Observatory

Exhibitions | Space and astronomy

ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition

See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum

Open daily until 3 August 2026 | 10am-5pm

Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student £9

National Maritime Museum

Family fun | Experiences | Space and astronomy

Unboxing the Universe

Blast off on an unforgettable journey through space in this exciting science theatre show, and answer some big questions about the Universe along the way

Sat & Sun 1.30pm and 3.30pm | Fri-Mon (School holidays only) 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm

£16 for adult / child / student ticket

National Maritime Museum

Family fun | Space and astronomy

Astronomy LEGO brick club

Join us for a LEGO brick building club themed around the night sky

Every Friday | 2.30-4.30pm | Except 19 June, 10 July, 24 July, 21 August 2026

Free

National Maritime Museum

Workshops | Space and astronomy

Time to Make poetry workshops

Join us for a series of workshops exploring space and time through poetry

Monday 1, 8, 15 and 29 June 2026 | 2.30-4.30pm

Free | Pre-booking required, contact ROGHeritage@rmg.co.uk to book

National Maritime Museum

Experiences | Space and astronomy

Mirror Moon

Luke Jerram's Mirror Moon has landed at the Royal Observatory – see and feel the lunar surface like never before

On display now

Included with entry to the Royal Observatory

Royal Observatory

Talks and tours | Space and astronomy

Lunar Tours

Come and find out about our history of observing, mapping and exploring the Moon, our closest neighbour

Daily tours at 1.30pm from 1 Jul 2026

£5 Adults | £3.50 Students | £2.50 Children | In addition to Royal Observatory entry

Royal Observatory

Experiences | Space and astronomy

Daytime Moon Observing

Join the astronomers at the Royal Observatory Greenwich and observe the Moon with our telescopes... during the day!

Friday 10 July 2026 | Friday 17 July 2026 | 12-4pm

Included with entry to the Royal Observatory

Royal Observatory

Talks and tours | Museum Lates

Astrophotography - Our changing view of the Universe

Join astrophotographer Josh Dury as he discusses the importance of protecting our view of the night sky

Friday 31 July 2026 | 6.30-8pm

£10 Adults | £9 Students

National Maritime Museum

Family fun | Space and astronomy

Discover the Moon

Come to the Royal Observatory this August to enjoy a day of special family-friendly activities dedicated to our amazing Moon

Monday 10 August, 2-5pm | Monday 24 August, 10am-1pm

Included with entry to the Royal Observatory

Royal Observatory

Events and festivals | Space Live

Partial solar eclipse 2026 LIVE

Join the Royal Observatory Greenwich live online to watch the 90% partial solar eclipse visible from the UK

Wednesday 12 August 2026 | 6.15-7.30pm

Free

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Events and festivals | Experiences | Space and astronomy