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Royal Museums Greenwich

Royal Museums Greenwich, based in London, Greenwich, has 9 opportunities for children on WiWit, each checked before listing.

London, Greenwich, United Kingdom

Opportunities from Royal Museums Greenwich

Competition

Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Galaxies Category

by Royal Museums Greenwich

The Astronomy Photographer of the Year, hosted by the Royal Museums Greenwich, is the world's most prestigious astrophotography competition.

For children ages 16 to 18
Join from home
£10 registration

What your child could gain:

AstrophotographyImage ProcessingObservational Astronomy
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Competition

Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Planets, Comets and Asteroids

by Royal Museums Greenwich

Showcase your best space photos in a prestigious global competition by the Royal Museums Greenwich. Win cash prizes up to £10,000 and get exhibited.

For children ages 16 to 25
Join from home
£10 registration

What your child could gain:

AstrophotographyImage ProcessingObservational Skills
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Competition

Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Our Moon Category

by Royal Museums Greenwich

A prestigious international photography competition by Royal Museums Greenwich for ages 16+, celebrating the art of lunar photography with significant cash prizes.

For children ages 16 to 25
Join from home
£10 registration

What your child could gain:

AstrophotographyImage ProcessingArtistic Composition
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Competition

Astronomy Photographer of the Year - People and Space

by Royal Museums Greenwich

The world's most prestigious astrophotography competition. The 'People and Space' category invites global photographers aged 16+ to capture the cosmos with a human element.

For children ages 16 to 25
Join from home
£10 registration

What your child could gain:

AstrophotographyImage ProcessingCreative Composition
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Competition

Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Aurorae Category

by Royal Museums Greenwich

A prestigious global competition by the Royal Museums Greenwich, celebrating the world's best space photography, open to all ages and skill levels.

For children ages 16 to 25
Join from home
£10 registration

What your child could gain:

AstrophotographyImage ProcessingComposition
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Competition

Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Our Sun Category

by Royal Museums Greenwich

A prestigious global competition for photographers capturing the Sun's phenomena like eclipses and sunspots. Open to ages 16 and over, with a grand prize of £10,000.

For children ages 16 to 25
Join from home
£10 registration

What your child could gain:

AstrophotographyImage ProcessingComposition
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Competition

Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year

by Royal Museums Greenwich

A prestigious global competition by the Royal Observatory Greenwich, a part of Royal Museums Greenwich, for astrophotographers aged 15 and under, with cash prizes and international recognition.

For children ages 6 to 15
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

AstrophotographyCreativityTechnical Photography Skills
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Competition

Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition - Stars and Nebulae Category

by Royal Museums Greenwich

The world's largest astrophotography competition, offering a grand prize of £10,000 and a prestigious exhibition at the National Maritime Museum. Open to photographers aged 16 and over.

For children ages 16 to 24
Join from home
£10 registration

What your child could gain:

AstrophotographyImage ProcessingObservational Astronomy
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Competition

Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Skyscapes Category

by Royal Museums Greenwich

The world's largest astrophotography competition, inviting photographers of all skill levels to submit breathtaking images of the cosmos for a chance to win cash prizes and gain global recognition.

For children ages 16 to 24
Join from home
£10 registration

What your child could gain:

AstrophotographyImage CompositionPost-processing
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What WiWit checked

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About

Royal Museums Greenwich is a distinguished collection of four world-class museums at the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in London. The group comprises the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Observatory, the historic Cutty Sark ship, and the Queen's House art gallery, welcoming millions of global visitors annually. The institution is dedicated to illustrating the profound importance of the sea, ships, time, and the stars, and their relationship with people throughout history. It holds over 2.5 million items, making it a leading resource for understanding maritime history, astronomy, and British art for scholars and enthusiasts worldwide. Each site offers a unique educational experience, from standing on the Prime Meridian at the Royal Observatory to exploring the decks of the last surviving tea clipper, Cutty Sark. The National Maritime Museum is the largest of its kind in the world, while the Queen's House showcases a world-class art collection within England's first classical building.

Affiliations

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and SportUNESCO World Heritage Site

Programs Offered

  • National Maritime Museum
  • Royal Observatory
  • Cutty Sark
  • Queen's House
  • Peter Harrison Planetarium
  • Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
  • Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition

Achievements

  • Top-10 UK visitor attraction
  • Home to the Prime Meridian of the world (0° longitude)
  • Manages the world's largest maritime museum
  • Part of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site

Leadership

  • Gail Symington, Executive Creative Director (Royal Museums Greenwich)
  • Chris Walker, Executive Business & Operations Director (Royal Museums Greenwich)
  • Sir Charles Dunstone, Chair of Trustees (Royal Museums Greenwich)

Contact Information

Quick Facts

Type
Government program
Founded
2012
Opportunities
9 on WiWit

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