Experiences
Audience
Lowell Universe Theater Show
One Step Beyond: A Journey to Mars
25 Mins
One small step was just the beginning. Now, we take one step beyond, driven by curiosity, bound for Mars, and ready to write the boldest chapter in human exploration. Experience the thrill of launch, the challenges of life in space, the cutting-edge technology of NASA’s Artemis program, and the search for life that could transform how we see our planet, our past, and our place in the cosmos as we prepare for humanity’s biggest step yet: setting foot on Mars. This immersive and inspiring film has won the 2025 Audience Award in the Fulldome Festival Brno and the 2026 Best Children’s…Continue
Daily
Exhibit
Stardust Lab Astronomy Gallery
All-Day
Included
Discover Your Cosmic Connection The Astronomy Gallery offers unique, thought-provoking, and accessible exhibits that encourage visitors to reflect on their place in the universe while exploring the many planets and stellar systems being discovered in our galaxy. Science and Storytelling Collide
Classes & Excursions
Telescopes 101
2 Hours
Stop struggling and start exploring! Join Lowell Observatory’s experts for a hands-on introduction to portable telescope operation under pristine dark skies at the Giovale Open Deck Observatory. You’ll take the controls as you learn to calibrate, sight, and navigate the night sky using both Dobsonian and Equatorial mounts. By the end of the night, you’ll be admiring celestial targets you found yourself. Upcoming Classes:May 19 at 8pmJune 16 at 8pmJuly 21 at 8pmAug 18 at 7:30pmSept 15 at 7pm Note: To ensure all participants get the most out of their experience, please leave personal telescopes at home. *Classes are subject to…Continue
On-Site Event
The Stuff of Space Rocks
45 mins
Worlds Revealed Speaker Series
Lowell Universe Theater Show
Meet the Planets
25 Mins
Included
Join us on a journey through the solar system as we visit each of the planets! Travel from scorching-hot Mercury to icy Neptune and Pluto during this live presentation. Along the way, you’ll learn cool facts, see stunning visuals, and discover what makes each planet unique. This live presentation is a great way to spark curiosity and inspire future space explorers of all ages.
Daily
Schedule subject to change. Ask Visitor Center for more details
Open House
Rotunda Museum Open House
Varies
Included
Built in 1916, the Slipher Building is one of Lowell Observatory’s most storied landmarks. It’s home to the Rotunda Museum, where some of the most significant artifacts in American astronomy history are on display. Among the highlights: the Blink Comparator used by Clyde Tombaugh to identify Pluto in 1930, Percival Lowell’s first personal telescope, and a genuine space shuttle tire. Above it all hangs the Saturn Lamp, a stunning stained-glass light fixture crafted by the Los Angeles Light Company in 1918. Explore over a century of scientific history at your own pace, all within a building that once neighbored the…Continue
Daily except Tuesdays