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The Royal Observatory Greenwich is the historic home of British astronomy, Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the world.

The Royal Observatory was founded by Charles II in 1675, and now welcomes visitors from around the globe to stand at the centre of world time.

In 2025 the Royal Observatory is celebrating its 350th anniversary.

Observatory curators and astronomers are hosting a season of special events to mark this historic moment, from astronomy live streams and stargazing demos to author talks, family activities, sessions for schools and much more.

You'll even be able to travel back in time, and see what the night sky would have looked like 350 years ago in a brand-new show at London's only planetarium!

Come and celebrate 350 years of the Royal Observatory, and discover the past, present and future of the Home of Time.

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Events

Friday, 13th September 2024 - Tuesday, 26th August 2025

Image credit: © National Maritime Museum, GreenwichAstronomy Photographer of the Year 16See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum.
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Wednesday, 1st January 2025 - Wednesday, 31st December 2025

Drop-in workshop for all ages Family Trails and Backpacks at the National Maritime MuseumThere is loads for families to see and do at the National Maritime Museum. Pick up one of the family trails and explore objects, people and stories within the galleries
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Wednesday, 1st January 2025 - Wednesday, 31st December 2025

Use the Queen's House Family Trail as a guide to explore the magnificent artworks inside the HouseFamily Trails and Backpacks at the Queen’s HousePick up your own family trail or kit and explore the Queen's House galleries, discover objects that are hundreds of years old and learn how to protect them.
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Sunday, 23rd February 2025 - Sunday, 30th March 2025

Sunday, 20th April 2025 - Sunday, 18th May 2025

Sunday, 1st June 2025 - Sunday, 20th July 2025

Come and explore the Museum's collection through hands on creative activitiesDiscover SundaysCome and explore the Museum's collection through hands on creative activities.
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Tuesday, 25th February 2025 - Tuesday, 1st April 2025

Tuesday, 22nd April 2025 - Tuesday, 20th May 2025

Tuesday, 3rd June 2025 - Tuesday, 22nd July 2025

Bring your under-5s on a different adventure every week!Play TuesdaysBring your little ones along for song, stories, and sensory play as we explore the Museum together.
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Friday, 28th February 2025 - Friday, 28th February 2025

Join the Fierce Queens, Kings and everyone in between to celebrate LGBTQ+ History MonthFierce Queens: En VogueIn celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, the Queen's House is throwing open its doors for a ball like no other.
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Saturday, 29th March 2025 - Sunday, 4th January 2026

Discover the truth behind pirate life in a major new exhibition at the National Maritime MuseumPirates ExhibitionDiscover the truth behind pirate life in a major new exhibition at the National Maritime Museum.
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Thursday, 29th May 2025 - Monday, 2nd June 2025

It's all happening on board Cutty Sark this May half term - discover the fun family activities you can enjoy on the iconic tea clipper May half term at Cutty SarkIt's all happening on board Cutty Sark this May half term - discover the fun family activities you can enjoy on the iconic tea clipper.
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350 years of the Royal Observatory

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Royal Observatory, Blackheath Ave., Greenwich, London, SE10 8XJ

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Opening Times

Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System (1 Jan 2025 - 30 Nov 2025)
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Saturday - Sunday12:30
Ted's Space Adventure (4 Jan 2025 - 30 Nov 2025)
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Saturday - Sunday11:30
The Sky Tonight (6 Jan 2025 - 30 Nov 2025)
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Monday - Friday14:45
15:45
Saturday - Sunday13:30
15:30
16:30
Ramadan Moonsighting LIVE [Online] (28 Feb 2025)
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Friday17:45 - 18:30
Moons Beyond Counting (1 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2025)
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Saturday - Sunday14:30
South Asian Astronomy: Holi Show (8 Mar 2025)
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Saturday10:30
Pioneering Women in Observatories (28 Mar 2025)
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Friday18:00 - 21:45
Meet the Neighbours (5 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025)
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Saturday - Sunday14:30
Starstruck: The Sun (7 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2025)
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Monday - Friday14:30
Morning Stars (7 Apr 2025)
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Monday10:15 - 11:00
Morning Stars (11 Apr 2025)
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Friday10:15 - 11:00
Chinese Astronomy (12 Apr 2025)
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Saturday10:30
Morning Stars (26 May 2025)
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Monday10:15 - 11:00
Morning Stars (30 May 2025)
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Friday10:15 - 11:00
Chinese Astronomy (14 June 2025)
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Saturday10:30
Morning Stars (2 Aug 2025)
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Saturday10:15 - 11:00
Chinese Astronomy (9 Aug 2025)
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Saturday10:30
Morning Stars (16 Aug 2025)
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Saturday10:15 - 11:00
Chinese Astronomy (4 Oct 2025)
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Saturday10:30

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