{"title": "Astronomers Take Over", "start": "2026-10-31T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T17:00:00Z", "place": "National Maritime Museum", "address": "Romney Road, SE10 9NF London", "price": "Experience + planetarium: Adult: £18 | Child: £16 | Experience only: £8", "price_from": "8.00", "price_to": "18.00", "tickets_url": "https://tickets.rmg.co.uk/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=MEMTIK&c=EXATOMEM#15727", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["science/astronomy"], "description": "Astronomers Take Over is a multi-zone, interactive, space-themed adventure for space fans aged 4 to 104. Visitors meet real astronomers from the Royal Observatory's team, learn about landing a Mars rover, use a starlight splitter, step inside a 'galaxy box', and join a cosmic scavenger hunt. While the Peter Harrison Planetarium is closed for refurbishment, an alternative planetarium experience with 30-minute shows hosted by expert astronomers is offered at the museum. During October half term, an hourly 15-minute talk, Weird Science Live, explores the stranger side of space.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/astronomers-take-over-74477/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/add85539d04b6e8154edb5d8b6712a425ad79de7f29e7e1e72029e605390ae98-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-31T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T17:00:00Z", "place": "National Maritime Museum", "address": "Romney Road, SE10 9NF London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "October half term at the Royal Observatory", "start": "2026-10-24T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "place": "Royal Observatory", "address": "", "price": "Various", "price_from": "8.00", "price_to": "18.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["occasion/halloween", "science/astronomy"], "description": "October half term at the Royal Observatory is a programme of family activities at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, running from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November 2026. It is put on by Royal Museums Greenwich and offers astronomy talks, live demonstrations, tours and spooky Halloween events, including the Ghastly Greenwich Tour, a free Halloween trail, the Treasures Tour, lunar-themed activities around Luke Jerram's Mirror Moon sculpture and volunteer talks. All activities are included with admission except some tours, which cost extra, and they are suitable for ages 7 and over. The Observatory closes on 2 November for a major refurbishment, so this is the last chance to visit this year.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/october-half-term-at-the-royal-observatory-70365/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9815d6dd865d504a01e0bb7c37a8a290ba2cb4d21c3cdb70e42482534063e025-1200.webp"}, {"title": "October half term at the Royal Observatory", "start": "2026-11-01T13:45:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre", "address": "Nelson Mandela Road, SE3 9QS London", "price": "Various | See page for details", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "18.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["occasion/halloween", "science/astronomy"], "description": "October half term at the Royal Observatory is a programme of family activities, talks and tours, including live demonstrations, a free Halloween trail, guided treasures and lunar tours, and spooky Ghastly Greenwich tours. It is run by Royal Museums Greenwich at the Royal Observatory. The event marks the last chance to visit the site before it closes on 2 November 2026 for a major refurbishment project. All activities are included with admission and are suitable for ages 7 and over.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/october-half-term-at-the-royal-observatory-70620/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a133e24222c4bb4e4b7b0677457f79d01fc02a2d8f19854daff8489195cd6bc5-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Astronomy LEGO brick club", "start": "2026-11-06T14:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-06T16:30:00Z", "place": "National Maritime Museum", "address": "Romney Road, SE10 9NF London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["diy/lego", "science/astronomy"], "description": "Astronomy LEGO brick club is a drop-in LEGO and DUPLO building workshop at the National Maritime Museum, themed around the night sky. It is run by the museum's Astronomy team, who invite children under 12 and their families to explore the history of astronomy through builds inspired by star stories, constellations, rockets and lunar bases. Prompts draw on themes of space, time and navigation from the Royal Observatory Greenwich, and families can build together or compete. 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Activities include a mobile planetarium show, laser tag, and a museum mystery hunt with Percy & Mr Fox. 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It is run by Royal Museums Greenwich, whose conservators, astronomers and invited performers lead activities such as puppet making, live science shows and a bug-themed music workshop. Many activities are free and drop-in, with no need to book in advance, and the Cove outdoor playground is open every day too. Workshops are designed for children and their carers to learn together, planned on the basis of each adult bringing up to four children.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/october-half-term-activities-at-the-national-maritime-museum-37275/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/94babee83a2d073d8a2b7e682656bf66e87c5ae5621f25cb4860170496ce2bb0-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Little Stars", "start": "2026-11-02T10:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-02T12:30:00Z", "place": "National Maritime Museum", "address": "Romney Road, SE10 9NF London", "price": "Free, pre-booking required", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://tickets.rmg.co.uk/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=RMG&c=NMMEV#16716", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling", "science/astronomy"], "description": "Little Stars is a storytelling session and social club for families with children under 5, exploring the themes of space and time. It is run by the museum's Astronomy team together with a friendly facilitator and their rabbit friend Pip, with music, movement, role play, sensory exploration and relaxation. After the roughly 35-minute story, families can stay for a drop-in social club where children play with toys and colour while grown-ups enjoy free refreshments. Free pre-booked entry is required, as spaces are limited.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/little-stars-37279/", "official_url": "https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/national-maritime-museum/little-stars", "image": "https://noky.io/images/96b0d87def3b71f78fdba9ba0a1971226bce48af9162eb21d65b184c9072d31a-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Octonauts: Adventure at the Horniman", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "place": "Horniman Museum and Gardens", "address": "100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ London", "price": "free", "price_from": "9.80", "price_to": "9.80", "tickets_url": "https://www.horniman.ac.uk/event/octonauts-adventure-at-the-horniman", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["nature/animals/marine-life"], "description": "A free family trail called Octonauts: Adventure at the Horniman takes place across the Horniman Museum and Gardens in London. Visitors pick up a trail from the Ticket Desk or inside the Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures exhibition and help the Octonauts crew on mini-missions throughout the Museum. As Octocadets, children search for shells, mimic musical instruments, design their own underwater vehicle, discover fun Octofacts and collect a 'mission complete' sticker from HQ. The adventure continues with a bonus task outside in the Sound Garden, and it is perfect for families and all children.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/octonauts-adventure-at-the-horniman-50297/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c89fbd2aec41080c30e7f597cb5995b029a2f129bac0ccec22c55ae10f5cf3e3-2000.webp"}]}