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Hours
Hours
Upcoming Holidays
Weather
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General Admission
Duration
All-day access to the new Orbits Curiosity Zone, Astronomy Gallery, tours, exhibits, stargazing, and more.
When
Daily Except Tuesday: Noon - 10pm
Closed TuesdaysOnsite ticket sales end at 9pm
Price
Adults (18+): $35
Children (6-17): $20
Children 0-5: Free
Seniors (ages 55+): $30 -
General Admission and Dark Sky Planetarium Show
Duration
All-day access to the new Orbits Curiosity Zone, Astronomy Gallery, tours, exhibits, stargazing, plus the option to add a Live Show at the Dark Sky Planetarium.
When
Daily Except Tuesday: Noon - 10pm
Dark Sky Planetarium Show:
8pm & 9pm
Closed TuesdaysOnsite ticket sales end at 9pm
Price
Adults (18+): $40
Children (6-17): $25
Children 0-5: Free
Seniors (ages 55+): $35 -
Member Dark Sky Planetarium Show
Duration
30 min
When
8pm
9pm
(Weather Permitting) Daily except TuesdaysPrice
$5
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Private Group Stargazing
Duration
75 minutes
When
Check booking link for available dates and times
Price
$575 (flat rate)
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Astrophotography Courses
Duration
2 Hours
When
9pm - 11pm
Most Tuesday EveningsPrice
$79
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Lowell Discovery Telescope Excursion
Duration
Saturdays
When
Closed for the season
Price
$200/ Person
20% Off for Members
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Plan Your Visit
The Giovale Open Deck Observatory features six advanced telescopes that collectively give you a viewing experience that goes far beyond seeing faint smudges of light.
Worlds Revealed
Welcome to a new era of Lowell Observatory with the Astronomy Discovery Center.
Nestled in the serene landscapes of Flagstaff, Arizona, Lowell Observatory has long been a beacon for those curious about the cosmos. On November 16, Lowell unveiled its latest marvel: the Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center (ADC). Spanning an impressive 40,000 square feet, this state-of-the-art facility promises to be more than just a building; it’s set to be a journey into the heart of scientific wonder.
Learn MoreUpcoming Events
On-Site Event
April 4 @ 7:00 pm
Meet an Astronomer
On-Site Event
April 10 @ 7:00 pm
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series | Fantastic Worlds and How to Find Them
Virtual Event
April 15 @ 7:00 pm
Exploring the Night: Science and Stewardship of Dark Skies
On-Site Event
April 24 @ 7:00 pm
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series: No Rockets Required
On-Site Event
May 8 @ 7:00 pm
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series | Prediction, Photographs and the search for Planet X
On-Site Event
May 22 @ 7:00 pm
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series: Magnetic Mayhem
On-Site Event
June 12 @ 7:00 pm
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series: Mother Road to the Stars
On-Site Event
June 26 @ 7:00 pm
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series | Asteroids, Plankton and the Extinction of the Dinosaurs
On-Site Event
June 29 @ 7:00 pm
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series | Asteroid Day
On-Site Event
July 24 @ 7:00 pm
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series
On-Site Event
August 28 @ 7:00 pm
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series
On-Site Event
September 11 @ 7:00 pm
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series
Worlds Revealed
Lowell Observatory has been making history beneath the awe-inspiring dark skies of Flagstaff, Arizona, for over 125 years. Experience the past, present, and future of astronomy firsthand.
Walk in the footsteps of prolific figures such as our founder Percival Lowell, Pluto discoverer Clyde Tombaugh, the astronauts of the Apollo Program, and numerous others. History is made every day by our brilliant team of researchers, and discovery awaits you, too. Look through our historic and cutting-edge telescopes yourself to see our universe like you’ve never seen it before.
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Guest Code
of Conduct
Please review our guest code of conduct and prohibited items before visiting the Lowell Observatory campus.