Lowell Observatory Outreach
We're open daily in May 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.
View the heavens through Percival Lowell's 24" Alvan Clark refractor.
In May 2007, Lowell Observatory opened the new John Vickers McAllister Space Theatre for programs in our exhibit hall. We offer frequent shows during daytime and nighttime public hours and special events.
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!
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 National Astronomy Day with telescope viewing, indoor presentations, access to historic displays, and prize giveaways. At 7 PM, Lowell docent Howard Israel will give an indoor presentation, Myths and Legends of the Sky. Saturn will be a featured object to view through telescopes at night.
All mothers are admitted for free! This special event will feature internationally acclaimed harpist Megan Metheney playing music written about the moon. Telescope viewing will also be available. Saturn will be a featured object to view.
For directions to Lowell Observatory, you can download a Google map with directions to Mars Hill.