Special Events
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 |
You'll visit the Clark Telescope dome on our public tours and when weather allows us to observe. You can also book a private stargazing program for 90 minutes of exclusive access to this historic instrument.
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.
July 20th marks the 40th anniversary of the first manned mission to land on the moon. Lowell Observatory will celebrate this significant date with a special program at 7:00 p.m., Flagstaff Goes to the Moon, presented by Outreach Manager Kevin Schindler. In the 1960s, Flagstaff was an important site for preparing to go to the moon. Thousands of individuals contributed to moon mapping, astronaut training and instrument testing. In addition to this presentation, explore the Flagstaff Goes to the Moon exhibit in the Rotunda. Numerous telescopes will also be set up for viewing celestial objects. Regular admission prices ($6 per adult, $5 per senior, college student, AAA member; $3 per youth, ages 5-17). Reservations are not needed.
Download a PDF with all our upcoming special events here.
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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).
During your visit, learn about the 4.2-meter Discovery Channel Telescope. The DCT, to see first light in 2010, will be a unique facility that will allow Lowell to maintain its tradition of first-rate astronomy research.