Royal Museums Greenwich - Museum From Home | The Royal Observatory is open 🔭

 

Reach for the stars The Royal Observatory is ready to welcome you back! Stand on the Prime Meridian of the world, explore the historic Flamsteed House, and unravel the mysteries of time and space once again.  Book your tickets now

The Queen's House and our epic astrophotography exhibition... ...will be opening on 10 August! Experience the three faces of Queen Elizabeth I as never before at the Queen's House (until 31 August), and explore the Universe with our astrophotography exhibition at the National Maritime Museum. Pre-book your free tickets

Learn from home Astronomers on your screen Explore the night sky using our online resources, make-and-do activities and free online Planetarium shows. To infinity and at home

Explore Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2020 Shortlist Check out an incredible selection of shortlisted images from the biggest space photography competition in the world. From aurorae and skyscapes to galaxies and the Moon, see the universe in a whole new light. Marvel at the universe

Watch Our live shows are back! Catch up on the newest episodes of Sea, Ships & the Stars, our live show that explores epic stories related to out collection. In our latest episode, Dallas Campbell discusses life on other planets. Catch up

Become an expert on... ...the Spanish Armada This summer mark 432 years since the Armada was sighted off the coast of England. Discover the build up to the Spanish invasion, the measures Elizabeth I took to sabotage it, and the events that led to England's victory. Find out more

Shop Get the new collection first Pre-order the astrophotography competition collection exclusively with us a week before its general release. The book will begin shipping the day after the winners are announced on 10 September.  Shop now

From our friends The Royal Institution's weekly talks at home 7.00pm – 8.30pm, until August 24 Katie Mack discusses the end of the Universe, Kat Arney takes us through the genetics of cancer, Tom Crawford talks about the ‘million dollar equations’ and Emily Lavesque explores the strange world of professional astronomers. Live stream them all for free