Learn about the history of Chinese astronomy or join a planetarium show, there’s so much to do this April.
PLANETARIUM SHOWS
Chinese Astronomy: 12 April 2025
Join in on a journey through space and time to explore the ancient history of Chinese astronomy. You will travel to nearby celestial bodies like the Sun and Moon. You will learn how Chinese astronomers have looked up at the night sky for thousands of years and the amazing feats of exploration being made by modern day Chinese space missions. Your guide for this fantastic voyage will be an astronomer from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Tickets also include visit to the historical Observatory and the Meridian Line.
Admission: £10 Adult | £5 Child. Further Information HERE
Astronomy & Islam: Introduction : 26 April 2025
Learn about the important links between astronomy and Islam at the Royal Observatory Greenwich. This planetarium show will teach you how to spot the next New Crescent Moon, how Arabic astronomers helped lay the foundation of modern astronomy, and the different tales of Arabic constellations. Tickets also include a visit to the historical Observatory and the Meridian Line.
Admission: £10 Adult | £5 Child. Further Information HERE
Audio Universe: Weekends and holidays
Prepare to be transported inside a special spacecraft to the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) to view the stars in the night sky, before lifting off into space to visit the Earth, Moon, Sun and all the planets of the Solar System.
Admission: Adult £12 | Student £8 | Child £6. Further Information HERE
DISPLAYS AND ACTIVITIES
Earth from Space: Daily
A new display at the Peter Harrison Planetarium celebrates Earth’s outstanding natural beauty and creates a vibrant colour-scape centred around our planet through astrophotography, audio-visual and interactive elements. It draws attention to a wide range of Earth observation missions and their vital role in tackling climate change and
Admission: Free with entry to the Peter Harrison Planetarium. Further Information HERE
Royal Observatory Audio Guide Tour
Download the Royal Observatory audio guide and find your way round the home of Greenwich Mean Time.
Further Information HERE
The Royal Observatory Greenwich, National Maritime Museum, Queen’s House and Cutty Sark are open daily 10.00 - 17.00 (last admission 16.30).
Further Information: Royal Museums Greenwich | Home