Things to do

See what fun adventures await during your visit, like science talks, historical tours, open houses, and–of course–stargazing, all included with your General Admission ticket.

Location

1400 West Mars Hill Rd

Flagstaff AZ, 86001

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Historical Tours

  • Lowell Tour

    Duration

    45 minutes

    When

    1:15pm
    2:15pm
    (Tuesdays 12:15pm / 2:15pm)

    Price

    Included with General Admission

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  • Story of Pluto Tour

    Duration

    45 minutes

    When

    2:30pm
    3:30pm
    (Tuesdays 1:30pm / 3:30pm)

    Price

    Included with General Admission

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Science Talks & Demos

  • Colors of the Cosmos

    Duration

    25 minutes

    When

    Ask Front Desk

    Price

    Included with General Admission

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  • Journey to Pluto Science Show

    Duration

    25 minutes

    When

    Ask Front Desk

    Price

    Included with General Admission

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  • The Universe in Motion

    Duration

    25 minutes

    When

    Ask Front Desk

    Price

    Included with General Admission

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Stargazing

  • Solar Viewing at the Giovale Open Deck Observatory

    Duration

    Varies

    When

    12:30pm - Dusk

    Weather permitting

    Price

    Included with General Admission

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  • Stargazing at the Giovale Open Deck Observatory

    Duration

    Varies

    When

    Dusk - Close

    Weather permitting

    Price

    Included with General Admission

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  • Clark Open House

    Duration

    Varies

    When

    5:30pm - Close

    Telescope viewing weather permitting

    Price

    Included with General Admission

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  • Constellation Tour

    Duration

    30 minutes

    When

    8pm & 8:30pm

    Weather permitting. On cloudy nights, a cloudy-night version of the tour will be offered. Tours will be cancelled in cases of inclement weather (rain, snow, etc).

    Price

    Included with General Admission

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Upcoming Events

September 29 @ 4:00 pm

Festival of Science: Controlling Rodents Without Poisons

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September 29 @ 5:00 pm

Festival of Science: Complexities of Co-Existing with Carnivores—A Global Perspective

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On-Site Event

September 29 @ 6:05 pm

Moonrise Program

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September 30 @ 5:00 pm

Members Event: High Resolution on the High Frontier

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On-Site Event

September 30 @ 6:40 pm

Moonrise Program

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September 30 @ 7:00 pm

Meet An Astronomer

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October 7 @ 7:00 pm

Meet An Astronomer

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On-Site Event

October 14 @ 7:30 am

2023 Southwest Annular Solar Eclipse Party

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Virtual Event

October 14 @ 8:10 am

2023 Southwest Annular Solar Eclipse Livestream

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October 14 @ 7:00 pm

Meet An Astronomer

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October 21 @ 7:00 pm

Meet An Astronomer

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November 11 @ 7:00 pm

Meet An Astronomer

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