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National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium

 
 
ADDRESS
Royal Observatory Greenwich, Greenwich Park, SE10 9NF 
 
TELEPHONE
020 8312 8565 
 
OPENING TIMES
Weekdays (term time) 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm | Weekends & holidays 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm
 
PRICES
£6 (Adults), £4 (Concessions & Children) | Tickets can be purchased by emailing bookings@nmm.ac.uk, phoning 020 8312 6608 or at the Planetarium on the day of your visit
 

Nearby National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium

 
 
 
National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison PlanetariumThe 15 million Peter Harrison Planetarium opened in 2007, a beautiful cone-shaped addition to the Royal Observatory designed by architects Allies and Morrison. This 120-seat, state-of-the-art facility replaced the small and out of date planetarium in the dome of the South Building and is now the only place to see the stars in London. The bronze cone is precisely tilted at 51.5 degrees (the latitude of Greenwich) so that it points to the North Star, while the reflexive disc at right angles to this is then aligned with the celestial equator and the vertical north edge marks the zenith. If you're not sure what all this technical and astronomical planning means just take a look and you'll get a great view of the stars. Daily shows by real astronomers take you on a fantastic journey (on the hour between 1pm and 4pm weekdays, from 11am on weekends). Note: all shows are suitable for children of 7+ and there are special shows such as 'Stargazing for Beginner' where babies aged one year and over are welcome.
 

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Radisson Edwardian New Providence Wharf London
Radisson Edwardian New Providence Wharf
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 84% off from £62
5 Fairmont Avenue, E14 | 1.7 miles from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
Only fifteen minutes from London City Airport by taxi and close to Canary Wharf, the ExCeL exhibition centre and The O2 arena, the Radisson Edwardian New ...More
 
 
 
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Holiday Inn Express London Greenwich
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Double/Twin Rooms: 77% off from £57
Bugsby Way, SE10 | 23 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
Staying at this hotel puts you right in the centre of Greenwich, with a thousand years of British naval history on your doorstep, as well shops, ...More
 
 
 
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South Quay, E14 | 34 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
Perched on the waterfront, just 15 minutes from London’s City Airport, the Hilton Canary Wharf combines convenience with comfort. Stroll across the hotel’s private bridge for ...More
 
 
 
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As far as royal residences go Queen's House is a modest palace - an appealing, but simple, bright white, classical, Palladian villa flanked by colonnades. Its ...More
 
 
 
 
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SE10 | 3 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
The London Borough of Greenwich lies on the south bank of the Thames. Rich in maritime history, Greenwich also has an outstanding architectural heritage. ...More
 
 
 
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Romney Road, SE10 | 6 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
Old, enclosed Royal Park. A World Heritage Site marking the site of the Greenwich Meridian (the base point for World Time and the location of Longitude 0) ...More
 
 
 
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King William Walk, SE10 | 6 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
The Old Royal Naval College was built on the site of the Tudor Palace in Greenwich in which Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were born. William ...More
 
 
 
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Near National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
Behind The Scenes: Chinese Ship Models London
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National Maritime Museum, Park Row, SE10 | At National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
A look at the world of the ship model maker....More
 
 
 
When China Ruled The Waves' The Maritime Cultures Of Asia In Context: Panel Discussion London
When China Ruled The Waves' The Maritime Cultures Of Asia In Context: Panel Discussion
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National Maritime Museum, Park Row, SE10 | At National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
A panel discussion about Asian maritime cultures....More
 
 
 
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum: LAMDA London
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Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, SE10 | 5 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
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302 Creek Road, Greenwick, SE10 | 8 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
Located in Greenwich, South East London, Up The Creek is one of the UK’s best comedy venues, offering true intimacy with a diverse range of acts ...More
 
 
 
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180 Greenwich High Road, SE10 | 9 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
This Greenwich cinema has not been a resounding success. Since opening in 1989 it's gone bankrupt twice, closing down for long periods. Fortunately for locals - ...More
 
 
 
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Greenwich Station Forecourt, 189 Greenwich High Road, SE10 | 13 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
The Greenwich Playhouse is one of the most modern theatres in the London area. It's certainly not the biggest - it has seating capacity for 84 ...More
 
 
 
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26 Royal Hill, SE10 | 10 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
A small but perfectly formed cheese shop in a pretty little street off the main Greenwich High Road. With over 100 different types to choose from, ...More
 
 
 
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20 Royal Hill, SE10 | 10 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
This unusual fruit and veg shop in Greenwich is certainly worth the detour from the main high street. It's just a short walk away, a left ...More
 
 
 
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74 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, SE3 | 25 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
A book lovers gem. As one of London's oldest and last remaining second-hand bookshops, this bookshop stocks signed first editions and collectables as well as local ...More
 
 
 
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Spread Eagle London
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1-2 Stockwell Street, SE10 | 5 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
In spite of its name, its Victorian pub exterior and an interesting collection of Greenwich memorabilia, the Spread Eagle is not a pub, or even a ...More
 
 
 
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45 Greenwich Church Street, Greenwich, SE10 | 6 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
New Zealanders take their burgers pretty seriously, and back in 2001 three Kiwis living in London found themselves homesick from the lack of well-crafted quality burgers ...More
 
 
 
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178 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich, 2812, SE10 | 9 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
First we had the Rivington Bar & Grill in Shoreditch now comes the Rivington Greenwich, part of the Greenwich Picturehouse building on Greenwich High Road. So ...More
 
 
 
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121 Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 3.8 miles from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
For 30 years Four Corners has been training, producing and supporting the full range of film and photographic requirements. Services on offer include filmmaking facilities and ...More
 
 
 
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Elephant & Castle, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 | 4.3 miles from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
From a clutch of excellent courses in London, this is the best and among the premier specialist media courses in the world. Formerly London College of ...More
 
 
 
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10 Sunbury Workshops, Swanfield Street, Shoreditch, London E2 | 4.4 miles from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
Learn some crafty manouveurs at Making Space where classes on mask making, glass engraving, pyrography (burning patterns into wood or leather), chainmail knitting, and book hollowing ...More
 
 
 
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This fab game emerged in 1980 and has taken the world by storm. Popular with adrenalin junkies, paintballing is an action-packed, mission-driven past-time that is ...More
 
 
 
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The pub achieved notoriety selling whitebait (still on the menu) but now the Trafalgar Tavern is a refreshment point for the capital's many visitors. It's hardly ...More
 
 
 
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56 Royal Hill, SE10 | 10 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
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At ground floor level on Fisherman’s Walk at Canary Wharf, tables, chairs and merry-makers spill out of doors on to the riverside during the summer months. ...More
 
 
 
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338 Boord Street, Greenwich, SE10 | 24 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
Formely The House And Terrace, THAT London is a large 1,800-capacity nightclub venue a five minute walk away from The O2 Arena on the Greenwich peninsula. ...More
 
 
 
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Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval College, 2, Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, SE10 | 6 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
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Creekside, Deptford, SE8 | 18 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
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