Spooky Stories Tours | Oct. 29, 30, and 31, 9pm - 10pm Spook Level: All Ages, Not Too Spooky This spooktacular walking tour is suitable for those who prefer treats over tricks. After meeting your ghoulish guide at the Saturn Gate (next to the Visitor’s Center), you will be taken on a spine-tingling tour of […]
Haunted Hill Tours | Oct. 29, 30, and 31, 10:30pm - 11:30pm Spook Level: Ages 13+, Immersive Spook (Jump Scares, Special Effects) Come along if you dare; you’re in for a scare! This terrifying walking tour is not for the faint of heart. Starting at Lowell Observatory’s Saturn Gate (next to the Visitor’s Center), your […]
Spooky Stories Tours | Oct. 29, 30, and 31, 9pm - 10pm Spook Level: All Ages, Not Too Spooky This spooktacular walking tour is suitable for those who prefer treats over tricks. After meeting your ghoulish guide at the Saturn Gate (next to the Visitor’s Center), you will be taken on a spine-tingling tour of […]
Haunted Hill Tours | Oct. 29, 30, and 31, 10:30pm - 11:30pm Spook Level: Ages 13+, Immersive Spook (Jump Scares, Special Effects) Come along if you dare; you’re in for a scare! This terrifying walking tour is not for the faint of heart. Starting at Lowell Observatory’s Saturn Gate (next to the Visitor’s Center), your […]
Celebrate with us on December 5th! We're offering free general admission for all Coconino County Residents to say thank you for your support and patience throughout our reopening process. Join us for science talks, tours, stargazing, and more. We can't wait to see you soon! Sponsored by our friends at Findlay Toyota Flagstaff. […]
Feb12 — 13, 18—20 10am – 4pm Hourly | Lowell Educators Learn about Clyde Tombaugh, the tenacious 23-year-old Kansanite who discovered Pluto in 1930, as well as the arduous process that led to his historic discovery. Is Pluto really not a planet? Find out on this historic tour!
An exhibition featuring Pluto themed art from members of the International Association of Astronomical Artists. The International Association of Astronomical Artists (IAAA), is a non-profit organization whose members implement and participate in astronomical and space art projects, promote education about space art and foster international cooperation in artistic work inspired by the exploration of the […]
Friday, February 18 5-8:30pm Experience A Night of Discovery, commemorating the anniversary of Clyde Tombaugh’s discovery of the icy world Pluto on February 18, 1930. This is the keynote event of the 3rd Annual I Heart Pluto Festival. Meet Eminent Scientists Headlining this year’s event is a panel discussion (“Exploring the Universe Near and Far”) that […]
The stars have never been closer: even elementary school students have sent satellites to orbit, and the costs of launching are dropping dramatically. What happens when we see space as a canvas for human imagination? In this talk, we will voyage to several space futures we dreamed up at ASU’s Center for Science and the […]
Celebrate the final weekend of International Dark Sky Week with a brew! In recognition of International Dark Sky Week and their 7 year founding anniversary, Flagstaff’s Dark Sky Brewery is teaming up with Lowell Observatory to bring you Dark Sky Weekend, two nights of beer, stargazing, prizes, and more! April 30 at Lowell Observatory | […]
Celebrate This Rare Event At Lowell Come to Lowell Observatory to witness this amazing and rare celestial event: the Total Lunar Eclipse! Enjoy festivities throughout the evening, from 5pm – midnight. Lowell Observatory will have the Chile Box food truck, Historic Brewing Co. beer, poi performances, a fun scavenger hunt, face painting, special science talks, […]
Rocket through space and sail among billions of stars and galaxies. Utilizing some amazing simulation software, astronomer Dean Regas guides you through the mind-boggling scale of the universe. Along the way, you’ll stop by the Moon and individual planets. Then, you’ll make the jump to light speed and head to interstellar space to see all the […]