General Admission: Starting Nov 13

Includes

All-day access to the new Orbits Curiosity Zone, Astronomy Gallery, Dark Sky Planetarium, tours, exhibits, stargazing, and more.

When

Mon: Noon - 10pm
Tue: Closed
Wed: Noon - 10pm
Thur: Noon - 10pm
Fri: Noon - 10pm
Sat: Noon - 10pm
Sun: Noon - 10pm

Price

$35 adults (18+)
$20 children (5-17)
free: children 0-5

$15 local adults
$15 AZ Native Nations adults

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General Admission: Starting Nov 13

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 exhibit hall, the Stardust Lab Astronomy Gallery 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.

Learn more about the brand new 40,000 square-foot Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center.

Learn more about our historic 24″ Clark Refractor, our Pluto Dome (where Pluto was discovered!), and our Giovale Open Deck Observatory with its six advanced telescopes.

Advanced Telescopes

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.

*Renderings on this page are conceptual and subject to change.

  • 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.

Ticket Prices

Did you know? Members receive free General Admission.

  • Adults (ages 18+): $29
  • AAA/seniors 55+/military: $26
  • College Students (with valid ID): $19
  • Children (ages 5-17): $17

Children 4 and under: FREE every day!

Coconino County Locals

Flagstaff and Coconino County locals and their guests (daily, with ID):

  • Adults (ages 18+): $15
  • Children (ages 5-17): $10
  • Children 4 and under: FREE

Don’t forget, starting November 13 all college students also get in for only $15 with a current student ID! And now, all AZ Native Nations will get local pricing, no matter where you live in the state of Arizona.

Note: Stargazing may not be available during inclement weather. Check Lowell’s WeatherUnderground forecast here.

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