350 years of the Royal Observatory

Celebrate the anniversary of one of the most important scientific sites in the world

Plan your visit

How to book

We recommend booking tickets to the Royal Observatory online in advance to guarantee entry. Tickets on the day are subject to availability.

Use the booking calendar to select your visit date and entry time, then select the number of tickets you require and click 'Add to basket'. Your tickets will be sent to you by email once you've completed your booking.

Members enjoy free unlimited entry to the Observatory and all other Royal Museums Greenwich sites, and do not need to book.

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See all tickets and prices

Planetarium shows are not included in entry to the Royal Observatory. View the Planetarium schedule and book tickets.

Planetarium bookings

Please note that Planetarium show tickets are not included in entry to the Royal Observatory and must be booked separately.

View the Planetarium schedule and book tickets

Eat and drink

The Astronomy Café and Terrace, located inside the Astronomy Centre close to the Planetarium, is open every day for visitors and the public.

You can also pick up refreshments from stalls just outside the main entrance to the Observatory, or head towards the Parkside Café just down the hill at the National Maritime Museum. 

Eating and drinking in Greenwich

Shop

Find the perfect museum gift, from books and prints to models, toys and games. Visit us next to the Meridian Courtyard, in the Astronomy Centre, or shop online.

Shop online

Find the perfect print

Accessibility and facilities

Find useful information about facilities at the Royal Observatory including cloakrooms, baby change and accessibility, and information for disabled visitors coming to any of our sites.

Access at the historic Observatory

Access at the Planetarium

Audio guides

The Royal Observatory audio guide is available in different languages to help you make the most of your visit.

Follow the audio guide

Royal Observatory closures

Occasionally some closures may affect your visit to the Royal Observatory and the Peter Harrison Planetarium. Please see this page for details about upcoming closures.

Tickets and Opening

Adult:£24
Child:£12

Open daily

10am-5pm (last entry 4.15pm)

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

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What’s On

Find Planetarium shows and Observatory events.

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Choose your tickets

All visitors to the Royal Observatory must have a ticket to enter. Book online in advance to guarantee entry. Please note: planetarium shows are sold separately. See all tickets and prices

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