One of my favorite parts about living in London is that there is pretty much always something awesome going on. It doesn’t matter what time of year, you can always count on something cool popping up. So when Royal Museums Greenwich invited me to check out two new exhibits, I couldn’t say no. I headed to see both the Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year gallery the Moon exhibit at The National Maritime Museum.
The Moon Exhibit At The National Maritime Museum
Royal Museums Greenwich
First things first! Greenwich is filled with some pretty incredible museums. Take the DLR to Cutty Sark and you could spend the entire time exploring the museums there. You can stand over the Prime Meridian at the Royal Observatory, visit The Queens House, and more! For now, we’re going to focus on the National Maritime Museum!
Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year
As someone who loves photography and finds space extremely fascinating, I really enjoyed this gallery. It’s quite spectacular to wander through the room and see images of the Milky Way, stars streaking across the sky, planets from the distance, and even solar flares.
The competition is worldwide and there were 4,602 entries from 90 different countries. There are different age ranges as well — one of my favorite images was taken by a nine year old! You can see all of the winning images plus some favorites and runner ups at the National Maritime Museum. This particular exhibit is open daily from 10 am – 5pm and runs until April 26, 2020. Tickets cost 9 pound for adults and 4.50 for children if you buy them online.
The Moon Exhibit
Now for the main event! Space junkies will absolutely love this exhibit. In fact, I could have probably spent two hours reading every single placard and watching the videos they had. The Moon is the UK’s biggest exhibition having to do with the moon. It’s come to the National Maritime Museum to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing.
Visiting the exhibit is fascinating. Throughout your journey to the moon you’ll come across ancient and renaissance artifacts used throughout the years. You’ll learn about the history — both culturally and scientifically. Walk through the room and you’ll feel transported to the moon.
My favorite part about the exhibit had to be the area that had to specifically do with the Apollo 11 mission. There were photographs and objects from it. Being so close to them was incredible, especially since I myself did not experience the race to the moon.
The Moon exhibition is open every day until January 5, 2020! Tickets cost 9 pound for adults and 4.50 for children if you buy them online.
Pro Tip! Go during the week to beat the crowds! If you’re interested in seeing both exhibits ask about the exhibition saver ticket — if you buy it online it’s 13.50 for adults and 6.75 for children.
This post was sponsored by Royal Museums Greenwich as part of a paid partnership.
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