Planetarium shows
Visitor information
Location
Access to the planetarium is via the new Astronomy Centre in the Royal Observatory South Building*
Download floor plan (PDF)
Transport
road | tube & rail | cycle | bus | river
Cost
All shows FREE to Members
Adults £6
Children / concessions £4
Family ticket* £15
*Family ticket =
2 adults + 2 children OR
1 adult + 3 children
Ages
All shows are suitable for ages 5+. Under-5s are not permitted unless otherwise stated.
Space Safari is a special show for ages 7 and under. The 14.00 (weekends) showing of We Are Astronomers is open to all ages.
Tickets
E-mail: bookings@nmm.ac.uk
Tel: 020 8312 6608
The Bookings office is open 10.00–16.00
Tickets are available to purchase online until midnight the day before your visit. To purchase tickets on the day please call 020 8312 6608 up to one hour before the show. Tickets can also be purchased at the Planetarium on the day of your visit.
We Are Astronomers
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Find out how cutting-edge technology and sheer dedication combine to answer some of the most exciting questions in the universe in this stunning new show.
Secrets of the Sun
An intimate look at the role the Sun plays in the life of our solar system.
Experience the power of the Sun and its impact on the planets and ultimately life on Earth, and follow the Sun's life cycle back to its beginnings and forward to its eventual death.
Planetarium show times
6 February–31 March
Please note: on Wednesday 10 February We are Astronomers + Astronomy Bites will be replaced by Meet the Neighbours. Planetarium shows will not take place at 12.30 and 13.30 on Thursday 11 February. Planetarium shows on will not take place all day on Monday 15 March.
| Show | Start times | |
|---|---|---|
| We Are Astronomers | Weekends and holiday weekdays | 16.15 |
| Weekdays | 15.30 | |
| We Are Astronomers + Astronomy Bites | Wednesday 10 Feb (Please note: on 10 Feb We are Astronomers + Astronomy Bites will be replaced by Meet the Neighbours.) |
12.30, 13.30 |
| Secrets of the Sun | Weekends and holiday weekdays | 14.00, 14.45, 15.30 |
| Weekdays (term-time) | 14.30 | |
| Meet the Neighbours | Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays (term-time); Wednesdays from 24 Feb (Please note: on 10 Feb extra performances of Meet the Neighbours will be shown at 12.30 and 13.30.) |
12.30**, 13.30** |
| Space Safari | Weekends and holiday weekdays | 11.00* |
| Sky Tonight Live | Weekends and holiday weekdays | 12.00 |
| Visions of Saturn | Weekends and holiday weekdays | 13.00 |
| Star Life + Astronomy Bites | Thursdays (term-time) from 25 Feb | 12.30, 13.30 |
Ages: All shows suitable for ages 5+ (under-5s not permitted unless otherwise stated)
* suitable for ages 7 and under.
**On Monday 22 Feb, Meet the Neighbours will be replaced by the following: 12.30: Secrets of the Sun; 13.30: We Are Astronomers
Planetarium shows for schools
Planetarium shows for schools
Visiting school and college groups can book a special age-tailored planetarium show offering a guided tour of the night sky.
Observing evenings
Spend an evening star-gazing with astronomers at the Royal Observatory using the UK's largest refracting telescope.
Solar Season
6 February–9 May 2010 is Solar Season, with new exhibition Solar Story, planetarium show Secrets of the Sun and a host of other events.
Big questions answered podcast
Have you got a big question about astronomy?
The Big questions answered podcast would love to answer it - so call 020 8123 9911 to record your question, then listen in to hear if it's answered in the latest episode.
The Peter Harrison Planetarium
State-of-the-art
The new state-of-the-art planetarium is the centrepiece of the Royal Observatory's recent spectacular redevelopment project and is now the only planetarium in London.
Find out more about the planetarium's groundbreaking architecture and digital projector.
