Astronomy Discovery Center Grand Opening Celebration

Grand Opening

November 16, 2024

When

10:30am - 10pm

Price

$35 Adults (18+)

$20 Children

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It's Finally Here!

The grand opening of the Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center is almost here! Witness the historic ribbon-cutting ceremony and be among the first to experience this cutting-edge, 40,000-square-foot science facility. There will be fun activities for kids and adults, free previews, special celebrity guests, food and drinks, science demonstrations, telescope viewing, and more.

Book your tickets for this long-awaited event today!

Opening celebrations generously sponsors by:

Stellar Experiences

Welcome to the era of the Astronomy Discovery Center at Lowell Observatory! Your General Admission ticket will now include access to the Orbits Curiosity Zone children’s interactive exhibit, the Astronomy Lab Interactive Exhibit for all ages, the brand new rooftop Dark Sky Planetarium, the Giovale Open Deck Observatory with 6 advanced state-of-the-art telescopes, all historical tours, all historical exhibits, the Pluto Discovery Dome, and the famous Clark Telescope.

Coming Soon: Lowell Universe Theater. Once tickets are available for this unique live performance experience in the new 160-degree, multi-story LED theater, you will receive an email alert.

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  • Lowell Universe Theater

    The Lowell Universe Theater will be an attraction in its own right, employing features of a planetarium, but designed to include a stage that continues our emphasis on using live educators to present science content. Providing seating for about 180 guests, the Universe Theater includes a 160° curved, wrap-around screen and a ceiling screen that together can place guests on the surfaces of worlds like Mars or Pluto.

  • Dark Sky Planetarium

    Situated on the rooftop of the Astronomy Discovery Center, the circular Dark Sky Planetarium will use the dark skies of Flagstaff, Arizona, as a natural planetarium dome. Lowell educators will take guests on a live journey among the stars, constellations, and planets that are visible to the unaided eye, all from the comfort of heated seats. Educators will enhance the familiar laser pointer presentation with customized audio-visual components for an experience unlike any other in the world.

  • Orbits Curiosity Zone

    The Astronomy Discovery Center’s exhibit gallery for children will serve as northern Arizona’s only children’s science museum. Interactive exhibits designed specifically for preschoolers, elementary school children and middle schoolers will bring astronomy to life for children of all ages. Exhibits will include interactive displays and take-away activities to further engage guests after their visit.

  • Astronomy Gallery

    The new Astronomy Discovery Center will employ the most advanced exhibition tools. This gallery will explore questions like “where are we” and “how did we get here.” The Astronomy Gallery will allow guests to experience the many ways scientists seek answers about the cosmos. Visitors will leave feeling connected to and curious about the Universe.