August Events at the Royal Observatory

Mirror Moon by Luke Jerram: Daily

A monumental sculpture of the Moon will be installed at the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Multi-disciplinary artist Luke Jerram has used accurate topographic data from NASA to map the textures of the Moon onto a mirror steel surface. For the first time, visitors can run their fingers along the craters, valleys and mountains that define the Moon.

ASTRONOMY AT THE NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM

Astronomers Take Over: Open daily except Tuesdays and Fridays

Astronomers Take Over is a new space gallery for families at the National Maritime Museum that hosts astronomy activities while works are carried out at the Royal Observatory Greenwich.  This playful hands-on experience gives visitors the opportunity to meet astronomers, participate in science demonstrations and ask questions about outer space. 

Unboxing the Universe: Weekends | Friday – Monday during school holidays

Unboxing the Universe is a multi-sensory live science show that turns big space questions into exciting moments of discovery.

Astronomy LEGO® Brick Club 7, 14, 28 August 2026

An interactive family activity for families to explore the heritage of astronomy through an interactive LEGO® and DUPLO® brick workshop.

Evening of Astrophotography: Sun, Moon and Eclipses 8 August 2026  18.00 – 20.00

Join Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers and a panel of expert astrophotographers for an inspiring evening exploring how they capture the two brightest objects in the sky: the Sun and the Moon. 

Partial Eclipse Livestream: 12 August 2026

Join the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich as they provide live telescope views of the partial solar eclipse and advise on how to watch this spectacle for yourself. 

Observatory Unlocked: Weekends

Join the Observatory Explainers in the Meridian Courtyard for talks and activities on a range of topics.

Royal Observatory Audio Guide Tour: Daily

Download the Royal Observatory audio guide and find your way round the home of Greenwich Mean Time. All that is needed for the tour is a phone and the Smartify app.

Location: Royal Observatory Greenwich, London SE10 8XJ

Opening Times: 10.00 – 17.00, Monday – Sunday

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