Astronomy Discovery Center
Infinite wonders await.
Opening in November of 2024, the Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center at Lowell Observatory will be a place of curiosity and discovery for visitors from around the world.
Budget
The construction and outfitting cost for the Astronomy Discovery Center, including exhibits, technology, and ample contingency totals $53.6 million. In addition, we will raise a $7 million endowment for facility and technology upgrades and future programming.
Timeline
We broke ground on June 26, 2021. We anticipate opening in November, 2024.
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Opportunities to Support
Recognition Opportunities
- Stardust Lab Exhibits | $1,000,000
- The Great Planetary Hall | $500,000
- Dark Sky Planetarium Production Development | $350,000
- Lowell Universe Theater Live Show Production | $185,000
- Program Development | $150,000
- Dwarf Planet Patio | $100,000
- Lowell Universe Theater Short Film Production | $75,000
- Thematic Experience Lighting (3 remaining) | $75,000
- Catering Servery | $75,000
- Level 1 Landing | $35,000
- Level 2 Landing | $35,000
- Level 3 Landing | $35,000
- Great Planetary Hall Audio/Visual Equipment | $25,000
- Alchemy Studio (Universe Theater Production Room) | $20,000
- Classroom Audio/Visual Equipment | $15,000
- North Plaza Spectrum Benches (4 remaining) | $5,000 each
- Lowell Universe Theater Seats (75 remaining) | $1,500 each
Call us at (928) 714-7777 or click the link below to make your donation today.
Donate NowOpportunities Already Claimed
- Astronomy Discovery Center Name | $14,500,000
- Dark Sky Planetarium | $6,000,000
- Lowell Universe Theater | $4,000,000
- Stardust Lab | $3,000,000
- Orbits Curiosity Zone | $2,500,000
- Skylight Terrace | $1,500,000
- Origins Gallery | $1,500,000
- Dark Sky-Compliant Lighting | $750,000
- Origins Art Installation | $500,000
- Dark Sky Adaptation Plaza | $500,000
- Children’s Exhibits | $500,000
- Windows to the Universe | $500,000
- Dark Sky Planetarium Screen | $350,000
- Cafe | $250,000
- ADA Features | $150,000
- Stairway to the Stars | $100,000
- Universe Theater Gateway | $100,000
- Gift Shop | $100,000
- Entrance Artwork | $100,000
- Cosmic Classroom | $100,000
- Donor Wall | $50,000
- Cafe Patio | $50,000
- Entry Foyer | $50,000
- Landscaping | $50,000
- Lowell Astronomer and Planetary Scientist Showcase | $50,000
- Stellar Nursery (Mothers’ Lounge) | $30,000
- Universe Theater Gateway Mural | $30,000
- Universe Theater 557.7nm (Green) Room | $30,000
- Ticketing Counter | $25,000
- South Elevator | $25,000
- North Elevator | $25,000
- Attraction Signage | $25,000
- Curiosity Overlook | $20,000
- Universe Theater Mission Control | $20,000
- Staff Workroom | $15,000
- Dark Sky Planetarium Portal to the Sky | $15,000
- 1st Floor Office | $15,000
- Conference Room | $15,000
- Origins Gallery Seating (4) | $12,500 each
- Curiosity Zone Science Cart | $10,000
- Stairway to the Stars Murals (4) | $10,000 each
- Elevator Lobby Benches | $7,500 each
- Great Planetary Hall Images (9) | $5,000 each
- South Plaza Benches (6) | $5,000 each
- Rooftop Horizon Feature Plaques (12) | $5,000 each
- Outdoor Benches (5) | $5,000 each
- Diverse Universe Plaques (75) | $3,500 each