Programs
We're open daily in August from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM MST, and Monday thru Saturday evenings from 5:30 PM to 10:00 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 |
Your Lowell experience begins at the 6500 square foot Steele Visitor Center. Explore our interactive exhibit hall, and see wide-screen multimedia shows in our auditorium. Guided tours depart from the visitor center on the hour throughout the day.
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Tours begin on the hour from 10:15 AM through 4:15 PM and are 30 minutes long. You'll visit the Clark Telescope and historic Rotunda Library Museum. |
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Both the Clark Telescope and Rotunda Library Museum are handicapped accessible. |
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At your leisure, you can explore the Discover the Universe exhibit hall and watch the 15-minute multimedia show "Lowell Observatory: A New Century of Discovery" in the Giclas Lecture Hall. |
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Shows in the John Vickers McAllister Space Theatre begin at the top of every hour from 10 AM through 4 PM. |
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Doors open at 5:30 PM. Telescope viewing is weather-dependent and commences as soon as it is dark enough. |
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At your leisure, you can explore the Discover the Universe exhibit hall and the John Vickers McAllister Space Theatre. |
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Our 15-minute "Sky Tonight" multimedia show repeats throughout the evening in the Giclas Lecture Hall. |
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A private, one-hour daytime program is $70.00, and includes two multimedia presentations and/or historic tours. |
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A private, 90-minute evening program is $150.00, and includes one multimedia presentation and exclusive access to the telescopes for viewing (weather permitting). |
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All private programs also include access to our Visitor Center's Discover the Universe exhibit hall. |
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You may view details about the programs we offer. To book a private or school program, please use our online program reservation system. |
Explore the scales of the Solar System on the Pluto Walk, a 350 foot model of our Solar System.
The Rotunda Library Museum is a fitting conclusion to the campus tour. See historic exhibits, including a hands-on childrens' exhibit.