Peter Harrison Planetarium Dates and Times

Take off on a journey through space and gain fascinating insights into our universe with a live planetarium show presented by expert astronomers from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Situated in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Maritime Greenwich, this is London's only operational planetarium and a must-see destination for space enthusiasts.

This state-of-the-art 120-seat planetarium features captivating shows that explore the night sky as it will be on the day of your visit, the fascinating lives of the stars, and the many satellites orbiting planet Earth.

The Sky Tonight takes an in depth look at the night sky as it will be on the day of your visit. Join Earth's fleet of state-of-the-art satellites in We Are Guardians for an immersive exploration of their role in safeguarding our planet. Experience the Solar System in a spacecraft that can turn the objects in space into sound in Audio Universe. Discover the amazing lifecycle of a star in Starstruck. These shows run throughout the day, and you will be automatically assigned one when you make your booking subject that day's programming.

Please note that this experience is not suitable for children under the age of 7. Tickets for the Royal Observatory Greenwich must be booked separately.

Join Royal Observatory astronomers and leading scientists on a fascinating journey into space, featuring live planetarium shows, interactive science sessions and much more!

Days of operation

Daily

Duration of activity

Approx. 25 minutes

Is this available in other languages

Only available in English with a live guide

Please note

This experience is not suitable for children under 7

Does this include entry to Royal Observatory Greenwich

No, this will need to be purchased separately

Can you leave the Planetarium

You can leave at any point of the show, but do not allow re-entry or latecomers once the screening has begun

Highlights

Visit London's only operational planetarium in the heart of world-famous Maritime Greenwich.

Explore the stars with a live show hosted by astronomers from the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

Take in spectacular views of London from the top of one of London's biggest green spaces .

Inclusions

Entry to the Peter Harrison Planetarium

Live planetarium show with a Royal Observatory astronomer

Exclusions

Transport

Entry to the Royal Observatory Greenwich

Food and drink