Day Tickets
Great British Summer Savings on Child Ticket
Open weekends and during East Sussex school holidays. See our Opening Times for exact dates.
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Looking for a great day out? Nestled in the East Sussex countryside, the Observatory Science Centre & Museum has so much to explore!
View our Opening Times.
Do you have Annual Membership?
No need to book a Day Ticket online, just show your Annual Membership QR code (received via email) at reception.
Annual Membership is valid for admission for 12 months on any of our public opening days (weekends and East Sussex school holidays).
Have you received a free child voucher?
Please book your other tickets online as usual and bring your voucher with you to show at reception.
Science fanatic?
With over 100 interactive science exhibits, there’s no shortage of indoor entertainment to keep the family busy. Our indoor galleries including ‘Earth & Beyond’, ‘Light & Colour’ and ‘Forces’ are permanent features here at the Observatory. We also have travelling exhibitions which change throughout the year – so there’s always something new to discover.
Or need some fresh air – why not head outside to the Discovery Park? A ‘Science Playground’ of large-scale interactive exhibits designed to help you explore themes of force, movement, genetics and sound, in a way that is always fully ‘hands-on’, and sometimes ‘feet-on’ too!
Ready for something different? The water play areas let you explore the fascinating world of water and how we use it. Build dams, explore water pressure, and create locks and canals for our resident rubber ducks.
All our indoor and outdoor hands-on science exhibits are included in the cost of your day ticket.
But that’s not all…
Keep an eye out for our seasonal school holiday programmes, including extra activities, science shows and events!
Find out What’s On.
Astronomy enthusiast or history buff?
The Observatory Science Centre & Museum isn’t just about learning through play. We are also a Grade II* listed site, with an amazing history of global scientific significance as the former home of the Royal Greenwich Observatory.
You can find out more about our history here or during one of our Telescope Tours, included in your admission.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Observatory Science Centre & Museum, here in beautiful Herstmonceux!