General Information

Hours:

Every Tuesday and Thursday, Noon-3pm -- Please note: No tours on January 1, 2026.

Our museum space is open Noon - 3pm. Tours run on the hour at Noon, 1pm, and 2pm.

These half hour history tours include both buildings and are followed by safe solar viewing through the oldest operating telescope in the western hemisphere, weather permitting.

All tours start at the main building (larger of the two buildings). If you cannot manage steps, please see our section on Visitors with Additional Needs regarding building access under 1873 Observatory Building - Herget.

Tour are recommended for ages 10+.

Please note: If registering a group of 10 or more, please contact Kelsey at 513.321.5186 to make arrangements.

Info and Tickets to Daytime Hours

• Astronomy Evenings, Weekly Nighttime Programs, Times Vary by Season

           Info, Dates, and Tickets to Weekly Astro Evenings

• Special Events, Vary by Season

           Info, Dates, and Tickets to Special Events

I have enjoyed each event; your volunteers and speakers are fabulous! - Alice M

Address:

3489 Observatory Place

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45208

Directions to the Observatory

Telephone:  (513) 321-5186

Information:  kelsey@cincinnatiobservatory.org 

Parking: 

Free.  Park in front of the buildings and enter the larger of the two buildings to start your tour.