‘Astronomers Take Over’ at the National Maritime Museum
New interactive family-friendly experience opened at the National Maritime Museum Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’ gives visitors a rare chance to meet real astronomers, ask their questions, see mind-blowing demonstrations and experience how the Universe really is.
@urbanadventurerldn [BLOG POST IN BIO] Astronomers Take Over at the National Maritime Museum Greenwich 🚀🪐✨🧑🏻🚀 ‘Astronomers Take Over’ gives visitors a rare chance to meet real astronomers, ask their questions, see mind-blowing demonstrations and experience how the Universe really is 🪐✨ What to expect: • Galaxy room: It’s a gorgeous infinity room. Perfect for that Instagram moment! • A giant telescope installation you can step inside • Scavenger hunt for kids • Star Huddle: Learn what it really means when we say we are all made of stardust • Moon room • Astronomers Lounge • Lots of interactive elements kids will love + Planetarium experience (that’s extra charge) 📍 Where National Maritime Museum Greenwich | 9NF Romney Rd, London SE10 🗓️ When 27th March – 29th June 2026 🎟️ Tickets Astronomers Take Over + Planetarium ticket: £16 Astronomers Take Over (without Planetarium show): £8 #astronomerstakeover #astronomer #spacethings #familytimefun #familydayout
Astronomers Take Over
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‘Astronomers Take Over’ opened on the 27th March and is a temporary gallery offering playful hands-on experience for anyone interested in space and astronomy.
Here are the highlights of the experience:
Galaxy Box
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Galaxy Box is an awe-inspiring infinity room designed with Sir Brian May and visual artist and astrophotographer, J-P Metsävainio for visitors to experience how vast and beautiful the Universe really is.
Perfect for that Instagram moment!
Telescope
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Step inside a giant telescope and learn more about major space discoveries through the past 350 years connected to the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
Telescope is designed to inspire the next generation of astronomers who could be you!
Cosmic Quest
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Kids will love this very interactive experience where they are invited for a scavenger hunt.
The mission is to find weird hidden objects astronomers have taken into space. Think of a gorilla suit, Luke Skywalker’s light sabre and an espresso machine.
Star Huddle
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What does it really mean when we say we are all made of stardust?
Meet the Royal Observatory’s Head of Astronomy, Liz Avery and the team and take a closer look to the stars using a spectroscope.
Moon Room
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You’ve probably seen the out-of-this-world images of the dark side of the Moon; the crew of the Artemis II mission had taken.
In the Moon Room, you can learn more about how our planet and the Moon move and dance around each other through space.
Land a Mars Rover at a Martian Crater
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Join Professor Sanjeev Gupta and his team and work together on some of the humankind’s most amazing space missions.
Did you know that Mars rovers are operated from the Earth and you can even do that from a kitchen at home?
Well, here’s your chance to operate a Mars rover and try to land it at a Martian crater.
Astronomers’ Lounge
Are you following the Artemis II mission? Fascinated by the newest space discoveries?
Pull up your chair and discuss the latest space news with the Royal Observatory’s astronomy team. Here’s your chance to get your questions answered by real astronomers.
Planetarium Experience
Why not add a Planetarium experience to your ticket and enjoy a 30-minute awe-inspiring show about our solar system or an adorable film about ‘Animals in Space!’ perfect for younger visitors?
Coming Soon: Mirror Moon by Luke Jerram
Celebrating 350 years of studying the Moon, a giant Mirror Moon will arrive at the Royal Observatory this May.
The Mirror Moon is a 2m in diameter scale model of our Moon, designed and created by British artist, Luke Jerram, famous for his large scale art projects (Gaia, Mars, Sun, Moon).
Mirror Moon is a touchable installation created using highly accurate topographical NASA data of the lunar surface.
Feel free to run your fingers on craters, valleys, mountains and million years old lava fields.
How to visit Luke Jerram’s Mirror Moon?
Simply book a ticket to the Royal Observatory online. Your ticket includes the visit of the Mirror Moon.
Practical Info
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Address
National Maritime Museum Greenwich | 9NF Romney Rd, London SE10
Opening Times
27th March – 29th June 2026
NOTE: Astronomers Take Over is closed on most Tuesdays and Fridays.
It’s open on all other days from 10am – 5pm
Tickets
Book your ticket on the Royal Museums of Greenwich’s official website.
Astronomers Take Over + Planetarium ticket: £16
Astronomers Take Over (without Planetarium show): £8
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