Location

1400 West Mars Hill Rd

Flagstaff AZ, 86001

Directions

Hours

See Hours

Hours

Upcoming Holidays

Weather

Read FAQs

If you are having difficulties purchasing a ticket online, please call Visitor Services at 928-774-3358

Visit

  • General Admission

    Duration

    All-day access to the new Orbits Curiosity Zone, Astronomy Gallery, tours, exhibits, stargazing, and more.

    When

    Daily Except Tuesday: Noon - 10pm
    Closed Tuesdays

    Onsite ticket sales end at 9pm

    Price

    Adults (18+): $35
    Children (6-17): $20
    Children 0-5: Free
    Seniors (ages 55+): $30

  • General Admission Plus

    Duration

    Everything included with General Admission,plus access to the Dark Sky Planetarium show and Cosmic Highways Tour.

    When

    Daily Except Tuesdays: Noon - 10pm
    Closed Tuesdays

    Onsite ticket sales end at 9pm.

    Price

    Adults (18+): $40
    Children (6-17): $25
    Seniors (55+): $35
    Children 0 - 5: FREE

Additional Experiences

  • Private Group Stargazing

    Duration

    75 minutes

    When

    Check booking link for available dates and times

    Price

    Group Rates

    See detailed pricing below

  • Astrophotography Courses

    Duration

    2 Hours

    When

    9pm - 11pm
    Most Tuesday Evenings

    Price

    $79

  • Lowell Discovery Telescope Excursion

    Duration

    Saturdays
    May - Sept

    When

    Closed for the season

    Price

    $200/ Person

    20% Off for Members

Explore the Observatory

Plan Your Visit

TheGiovale Open Deck Observatory features six advanced telescopes that collectively give you a viewing experience that goes far beyond seeing faint smudges of light.

Worlds Revealed

The Astronomy Discovery Center

Painting of the Astronomy Discovery Center by Greg Mort

Welcome to a new era of Lowell Observatory with the Astronomy Discovery Center.

Nestled in the serene landscapes of Flagstaff, Arizona, Lowell Observatory has long been a beacon for those curious about the cosmos. On November 16, Lowell unveiled its latest marvel: the Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center (ADC). Spanning an impressive 40,000 square feet, this state-of-the-art facility promises to be more than just a building; it’s set to be a journey into the heart of scientific wonder.

Learn More

Upcoming Events

Off-Site Event

February 14 @ 6:00 pm

I Heart Pluto Festival Night of Discovery at the Orpheum Theater

See Event Detail

Worlds Revealed

Lowell Observatory has been making history beneath the awe-inspiring dark skies of Flagstaff, Arizona, for over 125 years. Experience the past, present, and future of astronomy firsthand.

Walk in the footsteps of prolific figures such as our founder Percival Lowell, Pluto discoverer Clyde Tombaugh, the astronauts of the Apollo Program, and numerous others. History is made every day by our brilliant team of researchers, and discovery awaits you, too. Look through our historic and cutting-edge telescopes yourself to see our universe like you’ve never seen it before.

Plan Your Visit

Step back in time

Percival Lowell at theHistoric Clark Refractor Telescope.

Guest Code
of Conduct

Please review our guest code of conduct and prohibited items before visiting the Lowell Observatory campus.

Read More

Today's Forecast

Current Temperature

High

Low