Public Program
Observatories 2024 Open House
Solar System & Exoplanets
Instrument Development
Milky Way & Stellar Evolution
Distant Galaxies
Transients
Cosmology
Come explore the cosmos at the Carnegie Science Observatories! Join us for an afternoon of crafts, activities, and discovery.
Come tour the Carnegie Observatories campus for a fun-fulled afternoon of learning about space.
- Meet professional astronomers and learn about how they study the universe.
- Visit the machine shop to see how we make instruments for our telescopes.
- Bring your questions about the stars, planets, quasars, black holes, galaxies, and more to our “Ask an Astronomer” table.
- Look at the Sun through a solar telescope.
- Experience our 3-D Visualization Lab
- Tour our beautiful Hale Library and see historic astronomical images taken on glass plates.
- Get the latest update on the Giant Magellan Telescope—one of the most-powerful next-generation telescopes.
- Make your own constellation and other fun children’s astro activities.
- Plus, free sweet treats for the whole family!
All those who register in advance will receive a free space-themed gift.
Note: Parking is extremely limited, please consider taking public transit. The Observatories is a 10 minute walk from the Lake Ave. Metro A Line (formerly Gold Line) station. There is ample free parking at the Sierra Madre Villa station. Rideshare services may also be a good option.
