Took 3 different tours of the place. All subject matter was interesting. History of the place is fascinating.

Fee was $22/adult. But you can visit all day - leave and come back. Try to plan when the night skies are clear - then you can look at the heavens through the large telescope. I didn't get to because of clouds, but I attended two great multi-media lectures - one on the mysteries of the cosmos and the other... More 

Visiting the observatory is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. There are inside and outside things to do and view, lots of history and information regarding the observatory and astronomy. It's also got a great mix of the old and new technology that fits the timeline of the observatory.

We were pleased with the opportunity to visit this historic observatory. We were delighted to be able to view a star cluster through the Clark telescope as well as the rings of Saturn through one of the roving telescopes. The staff were knowledgeable and professional.

My family and I visited on a friday night and we got to see through three different telescopes. The viewings were awesome. We also sat through only one of the presentations but that had a lot to do with timing of the shows and what we had decided to do. Overall I would highly recommend. The presentation we sat in... More 

Visited during the day and then went back at night. Looking through telescopes that were 120 years old was a thrill. It was amazing how many stars you could see.

This was a wonderful experience. You have a choice of guided tours. There is an entire section of the center that is dedicated to interactive exhibits for children and adults alike. The grounds are beautifully landscaped. You can then one back in the evening to actually peer at the stars through the Clark and ancillary telescopes. A bonus is a... More