Royal Observatory Greenwich Guide: Important Closure Notice & Visitor Info
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£24.00
Daily: 10:00 - 17:00 · Daily (Sep only): 10:00 - 18:00 (hours vary — see full schedule below)
Online advance booking recommended, not stated as mandatory — official wording: tickets are recommended to guarantee entry, walk-up tickets on the day are subject to availability.
| Standard (until closure — see closedDates) | Daily | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| September extended hours | Daily (Sep only) | 10:00 - 18:00 |
Last Admission: 16:15 (17:00 during September extended hours)
Closed On: CRITICAL, TIME-SENSITIVE: the entire site closes to visitors from Monday 2 November 2026 for the officially confirmed £77m 'First Light' redevelopment. The Meridian Courtyard/Prime Meridian line is expected to reopen Summer 2027 (tickets from Jan 2027); full project completion is targeted Spring 2028. During the closure, planetarium/astronomy programming relocates to the nearby National Maritime Museum. Do not publish standing 'open daily' hours for any date on or after 2 November 2026 without re-confirming current status directly.
Standalone ticket to the Observatory galleries and Prime Meridian line (while open — see closedDates). A combined Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass (GBP 38 adult / GBP 19 child) also covers Cutty Sark — verify this combo's current status given the confirmed closure from 2 November 2026.
| Option | Price | Reservation | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standalone Adult Ticket (pre-closure only) | £24.00 | Recommended | Online or on-site |
| Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass (+ Cutty Sark) | £38.00 adult / £19.00 child | Recommended | Online or on-site |
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£24.00
Overview & History
IMPORTANT: The Royal Observatory closes to all visitors from Monday 2 November 2026 for the officially confirmed £77m 'First Light' redevelopment. The Meridian Courtyard and Prime Meridian line are expected to reopen in Summer 2027, with full project completion targeted for Spring 2028. During the closure, planetarium and astronomy programming relocates to the nearby National Maritime Museum. If your visit falls on or after 2 November 2026, do not plan around the standard opening hours below without re-confirming current status directly with Royal Museums Greenwich.
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