Lowell Observatory Outreach
We're open daily in October from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM MST, and Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM MST (we may close earlier in poor weather). Look here to see our year-round hours.
| Adults | $6.00 |
| Sr/AAA/College | $5.00 |
| Youth 5-17 | $3.00 |
| Under 5 | Free |
| Members | Free |
Learn more about our daytime and evening visitor programs here.
In the John Vickers McAllister Space Theatre we offer frequent shows during daytime and nighttime public hours.
Located just one mile west of historic downtown Flagstaff, Arizona, Lowell's scenic Mars Hill campus is the site of our 6500-square foot Steele Visitor Center. We offer daytime guided tours at 15 minutes past the hour from 9:15 AM through 4:15 PM, and tours, exhibits and telescope viewing in the evenings. Experience outstanding views of the heavens and wide-screen, cinematic multimedia shows. Come to Lowell and discover your Universe!
[Private nighttime viewing is not available June-August.]
Enjoy personalized programs and stargazing for groups of one to 60, with programs tailored to all ages! A one-hour daytime program is $70; a 90-minute evening program is $150. Programs must be booked three weeks or more in advance. Book your program online! Before you book, you can learn more about our programs here.
Indoor programs will focus on meteor showers such as the upcoming Orionids. Telescope viewing of various celestial objects is included in the evening’s activities.
Flagstaff residents (must show valid drivers license or utility bill) pay only half price for entrance into our regular evening programs.
For directions to Lowell Observatory, you can download a Google map with directions to Mars Hill.