Join us at Madtree Brewing to gaze at the stars and learn through hands-on fun in this astronomy-themed pop up. The Cincinnati Observatory will present planetarium shows in their inflatable planetarium, provide space-themed crafts and activities for kids, and end the night with Out of this World Trivia with Astronomer, Dr. Wes Ryle. There is something for science lovers of all ages at this once a month pop-up!

Tickets: $10/person, $30/family (children under 4 free)

Walk-ins welcome!

Weekly Public Program

Astronomy Evening at the Cincinnati Observatory is the perfect program to get acquainted with all of the offerings of your local observatory. Located in picturesque Mount Lookout on the East Side of Cincinnati, the Cincinnati Observatory is the oldest one of its kind in the country that still uses its original telescope from 1845, and now you too will get to participate.

This 90 minute long, family-friendly program features an Astronomy themed presentation on the different things you can experience in the night sky. Hands-on tour of our 1845 Mitchel telescope and viewing through the telescope takes place during the second part of the evening (weather permitting).

Tickets: $15/adult, $7/child, FREE For Members.  

Reservations required.  Space is limited.

The cost is $30 per person. Price includes materials for the activity, snacks, and drinks.

Adults only please. 

Venus is Earth's closest neighbor and nearly identical in size — so why did it become a scorching hellscape while Earth became a paradise for life? In this class, we'll explore the bizarre world of Venus: its crushing atmosphere, runaway greenhouse effect, and strange retrograde rotation. We'll also look at what Venus may teach us about climate, planetary evolution, and the search for life elsewhere in the solar system. 

Class level: Introductory - This class is recommended for guests of any background.

Tickets:

Non-members $25/class

Members $20/class

Student (with valid ID) $10/class

Interstellar Adventures is a Saturday evening program at the Cincinnati Observatory, geared for families with children 5-12 years old. The evening includes adventures that take you around the Observatory and around the Cosmos. Pizza is included in the price of admission. We will view through the telescopes (if clear). Each adventure is around a different space-related theme.

Themes:   June - the Sun

                  July - Rockets

Tickets: $15/adult and $10/child

Tickets: $15/adult, $7/child, FREE for Observatory Members 

Stars are rarely born alone. From the nearby Pleiades to the dense globular clusters orbiting the heart of our galaxy, star clusters come in stunning variety — and they hold some of astronomy's best secrets. In this class, we'll explore the two main types of clusters, what they tell us about stellar age and evolution, and how astronomers use them as cosmic measuring sticks. We'll also highlight clusters visible in June's night sky. 

Class level: Introductory - This class is recommended for guests of any background.

Tickets: Non-members $25/class, Members $20/class, Student (with valid ID) $10/class