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Head to the Royal Observatory for a stellar family day out this summer!

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Head to the Royal Observatory for a stellar family day out this summer! 

From live demonstrations to talks, solar observing and voyaging the Universe via a planetarium show, all activities are designed to inspire curious minds of all ages.

Take a look at the full programme here.

Explore more fun summer activities for families happening at the other Royal Museums Greenwich sites [Summer Holidays at Cutty Sark | Summer Holidays at the Queen's House].

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Summer Holidays at the Royal Observatory

Type:Children's Activity Event

Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Ave, Greenwich, London, SE10 8XJ

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Opening Times

Summer Holidays at Royal Observatory Greenwich (24 July 2025 - 31 Aug 2025)
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Volunteer Talks [Daily - several talks each day] (24 July 2025 - 31 Aug 2025)
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Treasure Tour [Daily] (24 July 2025 - 31 Aug 2025)
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Monday - Sunday11:00
15:00
17:30
Live Demonstrations [various sessions available daily throughout the day] (24 July 2025 - 31 Aug 2025)
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Monday - Sunday12:00 - 16:30
The Sky Tonight [Daily] (24 July 2025 - 31 July 2025)
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The Sky Tonight 1675 [Daily] (24 July 2025 - 31 Aug 2025)
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Monday - Sunday16:30
Starstruck [Daily] (24 July 2025 - 31 Aug 2025)
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Monday - Sunday14:30
Ted's Space Adventure [Daily] (24 July 2025 - 31 Aug 2025)
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Monday - Sunday11:30
Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System [Daily] (24 July 2025 - 31 Aug 2025)
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Monday - Sunday12:30
Meet the Neighbours [Weekends and holiday weekdays in July, except Thursdays] (24 July 2025 - 31 July 2025)
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Observatory Unlocked [Saturdays & Sundays] (25 July 2025 - 31 Aug 2025)
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Saturday - Sunday11:00 - 14:30
Morning Stars (2 Aug 2025)
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Saturday10:15
Chinese Astronomy (9 Aug 2025)
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Saturday10:30
Morning Stars (16 Aug 2025)
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Saturday10:15
Silver Screen Science-Fiction presents... The Wild Robot (2024) (30 Aug 2025)
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Saturday18:30

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