Lowell Observatory Outreach
We're open daily in July 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 |
Learn more about our daytime and evening visitor programs here.
Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy
at Lowell Observatory
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of Galileo's first pointing a telescope at the heavens, UNESCO and the International Astronomical Union have designated 2009 as the international year of astronomy. Throughout the year, Lowell Observatory will offer special programs and exhibits to help celebrate. Look here for a complete listing.
Experience the Flagstaff Goes to the Moon exhibit!In celebration of the 40th anniversary of humans walking on the moon, this exhibit highlights Flagstaff’s role in lunar exploration, including astronaut training, moon mapping, instrument testing, and more. The exhibit runs from June 8 through July 31, and may be viewed during both day and evening public hours. Entry into the exhibit is included in the regular admission price ($6 adult; $3 ages 5-17; $5 AAA, senior citizen, college student; FREE for members of the Friends of Lowell Observatory).
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 every hour from 10:00 AM through 4:00 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.
Lowell Observatory will celebrate the holiday weekend with a special Sunday Star Fest. This event will feature indoor programs and numerous telescopes set up for viewing throughout the Lowell campus. Also explore the Flagstaff Goes to the Moon exhibit in the Rotunda. Regular admission prices ($6 per adult, $5 per senior, college student, AAA member; $3 per youth, ages 5-17). Reservations are not needed.
This special event will feature indoor programs and numerous telescopes set up for viewing throughout the Lowell campus. Also explore the Flagstaff Goes to the Moon exhibit in the Rotunda. Regular admission prices ($6 per adult, $5 per senior, college student, AAA member; $3 per youth, ages 5-17). Reservations are not needed.
For directions to Lowell Observatory, you can download a Google map with directions to Mars Hill.