A Local History Sampler
Special Event at the Observatory

Cincinnati has an amazingly rich history. So rich that few Cincinnatians have heard the stories of all the people and places that made Cincinnati the “Queen City of the West".

History organizations from Museums and Historic Sites of Greater Cincinnati will gather at the Cincinnati Observatory to showcase their history, public & school programs and upcoming events with hands-on exhibits, demos and presentations. Learn more about your unique neighborhood and explore more of what makes Greater Cincinnati so special.

The afternoon includes tours of the Observatory and safe sun viewing through the 180-year-old telescope (weather permitting).

Event held rain or shine.

No reservations are needed. Drop in anytime between 1 & 4pm

All ages welcome.

A great resource for History Teachers

Cost:   Free - No registration required.

For further information, please call 513-935-1143 or 513-321-5186 or go to: Museums and Historic Sites of Greater Cincinnati andwww.facebook.com/MHSGreaterCincy/

Join us at the Observatory for a very special evening: our annual Celestial Sips event! We’ve partnered with our friends at Rhinegeist Brewing to create a spectacular evening under the stars. Come enjoy a sampling of Rhinegeist beer (or a delicious mocktail!), light bites, a s’mores bar, and more! Guests can also check out our new exhibit featuring women in astronomy and see select items from our collection, including some of our incredible meteorites. 

Attendees receive a limited edition branded Observatory pilsner with each ticket purchase.  We’ll also be viewing Saturn and other celestial objects through our historic Mitchel telescope (weather permitting) and taking folks on tours of the Observatory. It's going to be an out of this world evening and all proceeds benefit the Observatory’s programs and mission. 

 Tickets: Members $65, General Public $75 

Space is limited for this fabulous event, so sign up today! 21+ only, please. 

Join us for our new early-morning event in 2024, Sights Before Sunrise. These are clear-only events so we will let you know the day before if the event is a go. We will only use your email for the purposes of communication about the Sights Before Sunrise event. See more details below:

We are turning the tables and offering some early morning stargazing this year. This program is for those who want to be the first to see objects that will be up later in the year at our typical viewing times. This event will include viewing through our historic Mitchel telescope at Venus and the Moon. Coffee and donuts will be available.

Please register for the email list here so that we can notify you if the event is go/no go.