Experiences

In the shadows of where Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto, you can explore the cosmos for yourself with a collection of six advanced telescopes at Lowell Observatory. Experience stargazing reimagined, where…

On-Site Event

Worlds Revealed Speaker Series: How to Find Life, From Antarctica to Mars

45 mins

Jul

Worlds Revealed Speaker Series

Friday, July 10, 2026

7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Included w/ General Admission

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…

Daily

On-Site Event

Worlds Revealed Speaker Series

45 mins

Aug

Worlds Revealed Speaker Series

Friday, August 07, 2026

7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Included w/ General Admission

Lowell Universe Theater Show

We Are Stars

25 Mins

What are we made of? Where did it all come from? The film explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, explosive origins, and connects life on Earth to the evolution…

Daily

Lowell Universe Theater Show

Passport to the Universe

20 Mins

A celestial journey for the whole family! Fly beneath the rings of Saturn, float through the heart of the Orion Nebula, and plunge into a black hole during this captivating…

Daily except Tuesdays

Giovale Open Deck Observatory

Classes & Excursions

Telescopes 101

2 Hours

$40

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…

Exhibit

Origins Gallery

All-Day

Included

An Artistic Rendering of How Our Universe Began Suspended from the ceiling, the exhibit’s centerpiece symbolizes the transformation of matter from its simplest post-Big Bang forms to the complex elements…

Dark Sky Planetarium Show

Strange New Worlds

35 Mins

Dark Sky Planetarium

Could there be life on other planets? Join us on the rooftop of the Astronomy Discovery Center at the Dark Sky Planetarium for Strange New Worlds, a live, outdoor presentation.…

Campus

Pluto Discovery Dome

Varies

Included

Built in 1928-1929 specifically for the search for “Planet X,” the Pluto Discovery Telescope at Lowell Observatory is one of the most famous telescopes in American astronomical history. This historic…

Giovale Open Deck Observatory

Open House

Giovale Open Deck Observatory Open House

Varies

Included

Head up to the Giovale Open Deck Observatory (GODO) for an up-close look at the Sun* and a suite of six state-of-the-art telescopes! Take a self-guided tour through the Giovale…

Daily Except Tuesdays

Shows & Theater

Lowell Universe Theater

Varies

Add-On

Experience the Universe Without Leaving Your Seat The Lowell Universe Theater redefines what it means to explore the cosmos. Guests are transported across space and time through a seamless blend…

Campus

Astronomy Discovery Center

All-Day

Included

Infinite Wonders Await Discover one of the nation’s premier science museums at the Astronomy Discovery Center (ADC) in Flagstaff, Arizona — a world-class destination for astronomy, space science, and hands-on…

On-Site Event

Asteroids, Plankton and the Extinction of the Dinosaurs

45 mins

Aug

Worlds Revealed Speaker Series

Friday, August 14, 2026

7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Included with General Admission

Giovale Open Deck Observatory

On-Site Event

Northern Arizona Asteroid Day 2026

Multi-Day Event

Jun

Friday, June 26, 2026

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Lowell Observatory

Classes & Excursions

Astrophotography Courses

2 Hours

$79

Take the first step in your astrophotography journey! Using our 17-inch Planewave CDK Telescope and QSI 683 CCD camera, you will be taken through the process of imaging two different…

Most Tuesday Evenings

Exhibit

Orbits Curiosity Zone

All-Day

Included

Where Aspiring Astronomers Take Off In the Orbits Curiosity Zone, young space explorers can custom-build and launch their own rockets, climb a space station, experiment with light and optics, and…

Dyer Telescope

Varies

$575

The Dyer Telescope: Our Newest Addition The Brian Dyer Telescope is one of the newest and most advanced public telescopes at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. Installed in spring 2020,…

Dark Sky Planetarium Show

Stories of the Moon

35 Mins

Dark Sky Planetarium

See Earth From the Moon’s Perspective. Take a closer look at the Moon and uncover the story it has been telling for billions of years. In this live, presenter-led experience…

Lowell Universe Theater Show

Cosmic Highways: A Centennial Tour

1 Hour

Included

Celebrate 100 years of Route 66! Begin with an exclusive talk exploring how the Mother Road paved a path of astronomical discovery, then step inside a rarely seen private collections…

Daily

Schedule subject to change. Ask Visitor Center for more details

Open House

Historic Clark Dome Open House

Varies

Included

Historic Clark Telescope

Of the many telescope domes on Lowell Observatory’s Flagstaff campus, none is more iconic than the Clark Dome — the longtime home of the 24-inch Clark Refractor, built in 1896…

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…

Lowell Universe Theater Show

History Talk: Origins of Lowell

25 Mins

Included

Explore Lowell Observatory’s beginnings, from Mars research by Percival Lowell to an up-close view of the iconic Clark Telescope used to train Apollo 11 astronauts.

Daily

Schedule subject to change. Ask Visitor Center for more details

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,…

Daily

Schedule subject to change. Ask Visitor Center for more details

On-Site Event

The Stuff of Space Rocks

45 mins

Jul

Worlds Revealed Speaker Series

Friday, July 24, 2026

7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Included with General Admission

Historic Clark Telescope

Varies

Included

The Historic Clark Telescope Dome Commissioned in 1895 by Percival Lowell and built by Alvan Clark & Sons, the 24-inch Clark Refractor has been at the forefront of astronomical research…

Campus

Rotunda Museum

Varies

Included

Built in 1916, the Rotunda was the last building constructed on Mars Hill during Percival Lowell’s lifetime and remains home to some of the observatory’s most vital workspaces, from astronomers…

Open House

Historic Pluto Astrograph Open House

Varies

Included

Pluto Discovery Dome

Take a self-guided tour through the very building where Pluto was discovered! During open house hours at the Pluto Discovery Dome, you can check out the 13-inch astrograph that was…

Daily except Tuesdays

Schedule subject to change, check with Visitor Services for current times.

Open House

Rotunda Museum Open House

Varies

Included

Rotunda Museum

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…

Daily except Tuesdays

Campus

Dark Sky Planetarium

Varies

Included

A Once-In-A-Lifetime View of the Cosmos Located on the roof of Lowell Observatory’s Astronomy Discovery Center, the Dark Sky Planetarium offers an unforgettable open-air planetarium experience. Guests enjoy unobstructed, 360-degree…

Exhibit

Diverse Universe Wall

All-Day

Included

“Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another.” – Plato, Philosopher Read the stories of trailblazing individuals who overcame barriers on their journeys…