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Lowell Observatory

4.7(5,590)

About

Lowell Observatory sits atop Mars Hill in Flagstaff, offering a unique blend of historic telescopes and modern stargazing experiences under some of the darkest skies in the U.S. The site features six powerful telescopes, including the one that discovered Pluto, plus rooftop decks and a Rotunda Museum packed with astronomy history.

The venue supports immersive business events with guided tours, live planetarium shows, and an open-air amphitheater with heated seating for night sky viewing. Its combination of educational exhibits, outdoor spaces, and a café make it a distinctive setting for meetings and team gatherings focused on discovery and inspiration.

Best for

  • Unique client entertainment under dark skies
  • Team offsites with interactive science tours
  • Evening networking with guided stargazing

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Venue Details

Standout features

Live guided stargazing in heated rooftop seats
Astronomy Experience
Live guided stargazing in heated rooftop seats
Offers a unique, immersive night sky tour from an open-air amphitheater with heated seating, taking advantage of Flagstaff’s renowned dark skies for an educational and memorable experience.
Home to the telescope that discovered Pluto
Historic Telescopes
Home to the telescope that discovered Pluto
Features the original astrograph used in 1930 to discover Pluto, displayed alongside historical documents in the Rotunda Museum, connecting guests to a pivotal moment in astronomy.

At a glance

Rated 4.7 on Google · 5,590 reviews