Space, Shopping, and Snacks!

• Tours and Views: Enjoy complimentary tours of our telescopes and solar viewing (weather permitting).
• Holiday Shopping: Our Gift Shop will be open for you to find the perfect present for the astronomy enthusiast! Plus, browse unique offerings from local vendors, many featuring space-themed gifts. We also have raffle baskets that will make great gifts!
• Festive Music: Listen to the wonderful sounds of the season with carolers from the Young Professionals Choral Collective.
• Kid's Ornament Crafting: Younger guests can get creative by purchasing one of our specia activity kits to make their own holiday ornaments and handmade gifts. Options range from basic wooden ornaments to nebulas in a jar. Kits are priced from $2 to $8. You can pre-order your kits for convenient pickup or crafting during the event.
• Snacks and Refreshments: Enjoy complimentary holiday themed snacks while you celebrate and drinks will be for purchase from Travelin’ Toms.

Stories From Our History

This special program offers those seeking to learn more about the Observatory’s history a more detailed, in-depth guided tour at Noon or 1:30pm. All the wonderful details covered in a Daytime Tour are included - as well as more stories of how the Observatory came to be (and almost didn’t!). You'll also discover the Observatory’s role in weather forecasting and timekeeping as well as visit our interactive Sundial, original 1843 cornerstone, and more! Tours last approximately one hour with plenty of time for questions and some behind-the-scenes fun! Perfect for local history, astronomy and science buffs ages 12 and up.

General Admission $10 (recommended for kids 12+), $5/senior, $5/veteran, FREE for Observatory members

Space is limited.  Advanced reservations are recommended.