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      Earth From Space

      See the world through a satellite’s lens, and explore our changing planet at the Royal Observatory Greenwich
      Open daily | 10am-5pm
      Free for Planetarium show ticketholders and Royal Observatory visitors
      Royal Observatory
    • Exhibitions

      Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition

      See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum
      Open daily until July 2025 | 10am-5pm
      Free
      National Maritime Museum
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      70 years of Cutty Sark in Greenwich

      A new display explores how the ship made its final voyage to its Thames-side location
      Open daily | 10am-5pm
      Included with Cutty Sark entry
      Cutty Sark
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      Pirates

      Explore the myth, discover the truth: get ready for a major new exhibition coming to the National Maritime Museum in 2025
      29 March 2025 – 4 January 2026
      On sale from 2 January
      National Maritime Museum

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    • Planetarium shows

      The Sky Tonight

      A classic guide to the night sky presented live by a Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer
      Daily except Thursdays
      Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8
      Royal Observatory
    • 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
      Adults £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8
      Royal Observatory
    • Planetarium shows

      Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System

      Experience the Solar System like never before - by travelling on a spacecraft that can turn the objects in space into sound!
      Weekends and school holidays
      Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8
      Royal Observatory
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      Moons Beyond Counting

      Learn more about our own Moon and some of the more exotic moons of the Solar System in this show narrated by our Royal Observatory astronomers
      Weekends and school holidays in December | 2.30pm
      Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8
      Royal Observatory
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      Chinese Astronomy

      From stars to space exploration, explore ancient and modern Chinese astronomy in this live planetarium show
      Saturday 14 December 2024, Saturday 1 February 2025 | 10.30am
      Adult £10 | Child £5
      Royal Observatory
    • Planetarium shows

      Meet the Neighbours

      Tour the Solar System and beyond in style with this live, immersive show packed full of spectacular sights and fun facts
      Weekends and school holidays in January
      Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8
      Royal Observatory

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      Shipkeeping in action

      This is your chance to meet the team who care for and conserve Cutty Sark
      Every Wednesday | 11am-3pm | Drop-in
      Free for Cutty Sark ticket holders
      Cutty Sark
    • Talks and tours

      Behind the scenes tours at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

      Explore the inner workings of Royal Museums Greenwich and see conservation in action on one of our guided tours
      Second and fourth Thursday of every month (see page for details) | 1.30pm
      Adults: £16 | Members: £12
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
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      Saturday Super Store Tours

      Come behind the scenes and explore the stores at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
      Saturdays at 1.30pm
      £12
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
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      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
    • Talks and tours | Member events

      Flamsteed Lecture: Perseverance Rover on Mars

      Join us as we explore the adventures of the Perseverance rover on Mars in this Flamsteed Astronomy Society lecture with Professor Sanjeev Gupta
      Monday 13 January 2025 | 7.15pm
      Flamsteed Members: FREE | Guests of Flamsteed Members: £15 | Royal Museums Greenwich Members: £12
      National Maritime Museum
    • Talks and tours | Member events

      New Members' Tour

      Embark on a voyage of discovery around the Museum in the company of one of our volunteer guides
      Various dates | 11am - 12pm
      Free for Members | Booking essential
      In Greenwich

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    • Events and festivals | Christmas

      Christmas at the Queen's House

      From talks to tours, there’s plenty of festive events to enjoy
      Throughout December | See below for details
      Free Entry
      Queen's House
    • Events and festivals

      Winter Solstice Festival in Greenwich Park

      Join the Royal Observatory and The Royal Parks for a day of activities celebrating the winter solstice, and discover the science behind the shortest day of the year
      Saturday 21 December 2024 | 12-6pm
      Free
      Royal Observatory
    • Events and festivals

      350 years of Royal Observatory Greenwich

      Celebrate the anniversary of one of the most important scientific sites in the world
      Throughout 2025
      Free Entry
      Royal Observatory
    • Events and festivals | Museum Lates

      Art Laughs at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

      Get ready for a guided tour with a difference, exploring the weird and wonderful collections of Royal Museums Greenwich with comedian Verity Babbs and special guests
      Saturday 11 January 2025 | 6pm - 8pm
      £20 Adults | £15 Students and Under 25s | £18 Members
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • Events and festivals | Museum Lates

      In The Dark

      This Burns Night, join us at Cutty Sark for a completely unique auditory experience in the dark
      Saturday 25 January 2025 | 7.15pm and 9.15pm
      £40 – General admission | £36 – Members
      Cutty Sark
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      LGBTQ+ History Month

      Join us in Greenwich this February for a spectacular series of events celebrating queer histories, cultures and communities
      Throughout February 2025
      Free Entry
      In Greenwich

  • Family fun

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    • 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 and Fri-Mon in school holidays
      Included with entry to Cutty Sark
      Cutty Sark
    • 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
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      Play Tuesdays

      Bring your under 5 on a different adventure every week! Explore the Museum together through song, dance and stories
      Term time Tuesdays | 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.00pm, 2.00pm
      £4 per child and accompanying adult | Under 6 months free
      National Maritime Museum
    • Family fun

      SENsory Social Club

      Join the weekly online club for adults and young people with SEND
      Friday during term time | 11am (Online session) or 1pm (Onsite session)
      Pay what you can
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
    • Family fun

      Sea shanty singers

      Join our resident sea shanty groups at Cutty Sark on the first weekend of every month as they sing traditional maritime songs
      First weekend of every month
      Included with entry to Cutty Sark: £20 Adult | £10 Child
      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 28 December 2024 | 12.30pm - 2.30pm
      Ticketed | Free
      National Maritime Museum

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      Observatory Unlocked

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

  • Courses

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    • Courses | Astronomy courses

      Introduction to Astrophysics

      Explore topics at the cutting edge of scientific research and the limits of human knowledge
      Six-week courses held on Tuesday evenings | See page for full dates
      £96
      Royal Observatory
    • Courses | Astronomy courses

      Introduction to Astrophotography

      Learn how to take images of the night sky in the Royal Observatory Greenwich's online introductory astrophotography course
      Six-week courses held on Tuesday evenings | See page for full dates
      £96
      Online
    • Courses | Astronomy courses

      Life in the Universe

      Are we alone in the Universe? Join this online adult course for an introduction to astrobiology and an exploration of how astronomers search for alien life
      Six-week course held on Monday evenings starting 24 February 2025
      £96
      Online
    • Courses | Astronomy courses

      Amateur Astronomy For Beginners

      A course for those looking to make astronomy into a hobby
      Six-week course held on Tuesday evenings starting 25 February 2025
      £96
      Royal Observatory
    • Courses | Astronomy courses

      Intermediate Astronomy

      Acquire a rigorous scientific understanding of the Universe with the Royal Observatory Greenwich
      10-week module held on Tuesday evenings starting 11 March 2025
      £205 per module
      Royal Observatory
    • Courses | Astronomy courses

      Foundation Astrophysics

      A series of ten-week courses on more advanced topics in astrophysics
      10-week module held on Tuesday evenings starting 11 March 2025
      £200 per module
      Royal Observatory

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      Coder Dojo

      Be inspired by the collection and create computer programmes, animation, art and electronic experiments in response
      First Saturday of the month (unless stated otherwise below)
      Free
      Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
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      Saturday Art Club

      Join the weekly creative drop-in for young people aged 13-16 during term time at the National Maritime Museum
      Saturdays from October 2024 - April 2025 | 10am-1pm
      Free
      National Maritime Museum

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