For families at the Royal Observatory

Bring your little astronauts to the Royal Observatory, the home of Greenwich Mean Time for hours of space-themed fun!

While you're here don't miss a show at London’s only planetarium, or take part in our special astro activities for kids.

Family fun activities

Out Of This World: Moons

Explore the moons of our solar system in this family workshop

Morning Stars

Our more relaxed planetarium shows for those who prefer a calmer environment, such as people with ASD

Chinese Astronomy

From stars to space exploration, explore ancient and modern Chinese astronomy in this live planetarium show

Observatory Unlocked

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

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!

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

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!

Earth From Space

See the world through a satellite’s lens, and explore our changing planet at the Royal Observatory Greenwich

اكتشاف النظام الشمسي (Bilingual Families Arabic)

Join us for a planetarium show in Arabic, presented live by an astronomer

Plan your visit

Tickets and prices

Please book tickets online in advance wherever possible. Timed tickets ensure that visits are spread out throughout the day and capacities are managed effectively. There's no limit to the time you can spend with us once you're here.

Limited tickets may be available if you turn up on the day, but to avoid disappointment we strongly advise booking in advance.

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Toilets, facilities & access

Find useful information about facilities at our museums including cloakrooms, baby change and accessibility, and information for visitors with disabilities coming to any of our sites.

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Eat & Drink

Take a pit stop during your exploration of Greenwich at one of our cafés. We have something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a healthy snack, delicious breakfast or lunch.

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Tickets and Opening

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Learn all about our programme of events, including daytime observing sessions, evening lates, talks, community astronomy shows, film screenings in the planetarium, astronomy courses and more

What’s On

Family events at the Royal Observatory.

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Holiday to Space

Travel across the Solar System and help Ted prepare for a holiday on another world during a planetarium show and interactive workshop for ages 3-6.

31 October 2024 | 10.30am - 12.00pm

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