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

    11am - 11:45am
    2pm - 2:45pm

    Price

    Included with General Admission

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  • Story of Pluto Tour

    Duration

    45 minutes

    When

    12pm - 12:45pm
    3pm - 3:15pm

    Price

    Included with General Admission

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Science Talks & Demos

  • Journey to Pluto Science Show

    Duration

    25 minutes

    When

    4pm

    Price

    Included with General Admission

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  • Colors of the Cosmos

    Duration

    25 minutes

    When

    3:15pm &
    7pm

    Price

    Included with General Admission

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  • Strange New Worlds Revealed: Exoplanets

    Duration

    25 minutes

    When

    4:45pm
    6:15pm

    Price

    Included with General Admission

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  • The Secret Life of Stars

    Duration

    25 minutes

    When

    5:30pm
    7:45pm

    Price

    Included with General Admission

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  • Moonrise Program

    Duration

    30 minutes

    When

    December 6 | 5pm
    December 7 | 6pm

    Price

    Included with General Admission

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Stargazing

  • Giovale Open Deck Observatory Open House and Solar Viewing

    Duration

    Varies

    When

    10am - 10:45am
    1pm - 1:45pm &
    4pm - 4:45pm

    Weather permitting

    Price

    Included with General Admission

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  • Giovale Open Deck Observatory Stargazing

    Duration

    Varies

    When

    Dusk - Close

    Weather permitting

    Price

    Included with General Admission

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  • Clark Open House

    Duration

    Varies

    When

    By 7:30pm - Close

    Price

    Included with General Admission

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  • Constellation Tour

    Duration

    30 minutes

    When

    8:30pm
    9pm

    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

Off-Site Event

February 16 @ 6:00 pm

I Heart Pluto Festival | Cheers to Pluto! Special Astronomy on Tap at Mother Road

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Off-Site Event

February 17 @ 6:00 pm

I Heart Pluto Festival | Pluto Pub Crawl

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On-Site Event

February 18

I Heart Pluto Festival - Day 1

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February 18 @ 10:00 am

I Heart Pluto Festival | VIP Tour

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On-Site Event

February 18 @ 12:30 pm

I Heart Pluto Festival | Unveiling the 9" Tombaugh Telescope

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Off-Site Event

February 18 @ 6:00 pm

I Heart Pluto Festival | Night of Discovery with Astronaut Nicole Stott

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On-Site Event

February 18 @ 7:00 pm

Meet An Astronomer

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On-Site Event

February 19

I Heart Pluto Festival - Day 2

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On-Site Event

February 19

I Heart Pluto Festival - Day 3

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Virtual Event

February 19 @ 7:00 pm

I Heart Pluto Festival 2023 | Livestream with Dr. Alan Stern

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Virtual Event

February 19 @ 7:00 pm

The Future of New Horizons: An Interview with Dr. Alan Stern | I Heart Pluto Festival 2023

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On-Site Event

February 19 @ 8:00 pm

2023 I Heart Pluto Festival | Science Talk with Dr. Will Grundy

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