Essential information
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Family fun
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| Date and times | Throughout summer 2026 | See page for details |
| Prices | Some activities included with entry to the Observatory, some at additional cost |
| Members visit for free. Not a Member? Join now |
Head to the Royal Observatory for a stellar family day out this summer!
From live demonstrations to talks, solar observing and taking a trip to the (Mirror) Moon, all activities are designed to inspire curious minds of all ages.
Take a look at what's happening below, and find out what other family activities you can do at Royal Museums Greenwich this summer here.
Explore Mirror Moon
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Take a walk around the far side of the Moon this summer, as a new art installation by artist Luke Jerram comes to the Royal Observatory.
Called Mirror Moon, this scale model is 2m in diameter and made from mirrored stainless steel. Mirror Moon uses highly accurate topographical NASA data of the lunar surface to transport the Moon from hundreds of thousands of miles away – to right beneath your fingertips. You'll be able to touch, walk around, explore the lunar craters and 'oceans', and see yourself reflected in the Moon's surface; don't forget your cameras for that all-important lunar selfie!
Take the Treasures Tour
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Daily at 11am and 3pm | £5 Adult, £3.50 Student, £2.50 Child, Members go free | You must have Royal Observatory admission to attend a tour | Recommended ages 12+.
Explore some of the Royal Observatory's most treasured objects. You'll 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.
Blast off on a Lunar Tour
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Daily | 1.30pm | Included in ticket price
Come and find out about our history of observing, mapping and exploring the Moon, our closest neighbour.
The Lunar Tour at the Royal Observatory looks at the Moon's impact on our world, humanity's dedication to figuring out its many mysteries and just how much it really takes to love something 'to the moon and back'.
Get hands-on at Observatory Unlocked
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Saturdays and Sundays | 11am-2.30pm | Included in ticket price
Get hands-on with a safe solar-filtered telescope, explore the surface of the Moon, try your hand at using a sextant, or see the invisible with our weekend interactive Observatory Unlocked sessions.
Discover the Moon
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Monday 10 August, 2-5pm | Monday 24 August, 10am-1pm | Included in ticket price
Join us for Discover the Moon, a lively, family‑friendly daytime special event filled with hands‑on activities and expert insights at the Royal Observatory.
Drop in and enjoy interactive lunar demos, get creative with our Mirror Moon activity, and chat with our astronomers to ask all your burning space questions. There's no need to buy a special ticket, simply book standard tickets for Monday 10 or Monday 24 August and you can drop in to the special lunar activities on the day.
Visit Greenwich this summer
What’s on
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