Ticketed

Essential Information

Type Exhibitions
Location
National Maritime Museum
Date and Times Friday 13 September 2024 | 9am - 10am
Prices Free | Members only

Member exclusive. Not a member? Join now

Astronomy Photographer of the Year is the largest astrophotography competition in the world. Every year the competition receives thousands of entries, showcasing some of the most outstanding space photography from around the globe.

Now in its 16th year, the standard of the competition has never been higher - but who will win the coveted big prize? The winner will be announced on the evening of 12 September ahead of the exhibition opening at 10am on 13 September, but our Members get a chance to see it first with a special exclusive early opening.

Not already a Member?

Join today for a host of exclusive benefits and events, including unlimited free entry to Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, shows at the Peter Harrison Planetarium, and special exhibitions at the National Maritime Museum.

With Membership starting from as little as £50, what are you waiting for? Membership is your time to explore!

What’s On

More Member events at Royal Museums Greenwich.

Objects in Focus
Talks and tours | Member events

Objects in Focus

Visit our collection center to get up close with an iconic object from our collection
Tuesday 6 August, Tuesday 12 November 2024 | 10.30am-11.30am
Free for Members – booking required
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
Members' Summer Science Workshop
Family fun | Member events

Members' Summer Science Workshop

Join us for a special hands-on workshop and discover more about the Solar System!
2pm and 3pm on Thursday 8 August and 10.15am | 11.15am on Thursday 22 August
Free | Members only
National Maritime Museum
Pirate Academy with Justin Somper
Family fun | Member events

Pirate Academy with Justin Somper

Join the award-winning author for a swashbuckling family adventure
Friday 9 August 2024 | 11am and 2pm
Free for Members – booking required
Cutty Sark
Members' Talk: The Rise and Fall of the Pirates with Richard Blakemore
Talks and tours | Member events

Members' Talk: The Rise and Fall of the Pirates with Richard Blakemore

The historian and author reveals some of the lesser-told tales of those who sailed and plundered on the high seas
Wednesday 14 August 2024 | 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Free for Members – booking required
Cutty Sark
Members' crafting
Family fun | Member events

Members' crafting

Join us for exclusive craft workshops, just for Members.
Every other month | 11am-11.45am, 12.15pm-1pm, 1.30pm-2.15pm, 2.45pm-3.30pm
Free for Members – booking required
In Greenwich
Members' preview: Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Exhibitions | Member events

Members' preview: Astronomy Photographer of the Year

See the brand new exhibition first at an exclusive early opening
Friday 13 September 2024 | 9am - 10am
Free | Members only
National Maritime Museum

Image Banner: Gigantic Solar Prominence in Motion by Miguel Claro, shortlisted im Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024