Returns To The Observatory

After 26 months, the Red Planet is back.  Mars, always a crowd favorite, will be the featured planet of the month starting with a viewing extravaganza called Marsapalooza.  

The Cincinnati Observatory will open its doors and telescopes to the public while Mars is at its closest to Earth this year.  There will be talks about Mars, tours of the buildings, and viewing through the historic telescopes (weather permitting).  

Advanced tickets: $12/adult, $7/child (ages 3-17)

Day-of tickets: $15/adult, $10/child

Reservations recommended.  Great for all ages.

At the Cincinnati Observatory

The Cincinnati Observatory welcomes in the holiday season with a special open house event! We will be open for tours of the historic buildigs and telescopes, safe solar viewing (weather permitting), holiday refreshments, and shopping in our out-of-this-world gift shop!  

Local historian and Observatory board member Greg Hand will be here signing copies of his new book "Cincinnati Curiosities" in which he explores the eccentric side of yesterday's Queen City.

And be sure to take a holiday photo by the Observatory’s special Galaxy Tree.

Admission is free, no reservations required. Great for all ages.