· NEW SPRING/SUMMER SCHEDULE ·
Click Here for Autumn/Winter Schedule
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APRIL-SEPTEMBER
OPEN THU-SUN | CLOSED MON-WED
*EVENING VISITORS MUST ARRIVE BY 9pm Drop-ins welcome for groups of 5 or fewer. Larger groups must provide advance notice via our Microsoft Bookings Calendar |
· KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ·
· Admission is Free during regular schedule. A WA State Parks Discover Pass is required to park on-site and is available for purchase at the facility; $10 day-pass, $30 annual.
· Facility capacity and resources are limited; telescope observation may be unavailable to latecomers and programs will not restart. First Come, First Served.
· Presentations consist of indoor and outdoor activities. Please bring warm clothes.
· Be sure to check the weather & moon and special events pages when making plans.
· Camping and overnight parking are never permitted and the grounds do not remain open after visiting hours. Please consider local parks and lodging.
· Animals, including pets and emotional support companions, are not permitted;
trained service animals are permitted upon satisfactory clarification as per State and Federal regulations (check the FAQ page for additional info).
· Facility capacity and resources are limited; telescope observation may be unavailable to latecomers and programs will not restart. First Come, First Served.
· Presentations consist of indoor and outdoor activities. Please bring warm clothes.
· Be sure to check the weather & moon and special events pages when making plans.
· Camping and overnight parking are never permitted and the grounds do not remain open after visiting hours. Please consider local parks and lodging.
· Animals, including pets and emotional support companions, are not permitted;
trained service animals are permitted upon satisfactory clarification as per State and Federal regulations (check the FAQ page for additional info).
· DIRECTIONS TO OBSERVATORY ·
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1602 Observatory Dr. Goldendale, WA 98620 United States of America Elevation: 2100 feet Latitude: 45 degrees 50 min 20.1 sec North Longitude: 120 degrees 48 min 49.8 sec West |
From US-97:
- Once within Goldendale city limits, turn onto East Broadway St / Rt 142
(Look for the 76 Station) - Proceed for 1 mile into town.
- At flashing traffic signal, turn right onto N Columbus Ave.
- Proceed North for half mile.
- Follow Observatory signage and keep right onto Observatory Drive.
- Observatory is at top of hill. Stay on Paved Road.
SPRING/SUMMER SCHEDULE
Click Here for Autumn/Winter Schedule
APRIL-SEPTEMBER
OPEN THU-SUN
CLOSED MON-WED
Solar Show: 3-5pm
Evening Show: 9pm-Midnight*
*VISITORS MUST ARRIVE BY 9pm
Drop-ins welcome for groups of 5 or fewer. Larger groups must provide advance notice via our Microsoft Bookings Calendar
Click Here for Autumn/Winter Schedule
APRIL-SEPTEMBER
OPEN THU-SUN
CLOSED MON-WED
Solar Show: 3-5pm
Evening Show: 9pm-Midnight*
*VISITORS MUST ARRIVE BY 9pm
Drop-ins welcome for groups of 5 or fewer. Larger groups must provide advance notice via our Microsoft Bookings Calendar
· KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ·
· Admission is Free during regular schedule. A WA State Parks Discover Pass is required to park on-site and is available for purchase at the facility:
$10 day-pass, $30 annual.
· Facility capacity and resources are limited; telescope observation may be unavailable to latecomers and programs will not restart. First Come, First Served.
· Presentations consist of indoor and outdoor activities. Please bring warm clothes.
· Be sure to check the weather & moon and special events pages when making plans.
· Camping and overnight parking are never permitted and the grounds do not remain open after visiting hours. Please consider local parks and lodging.
· Animals, including pets and emotional support companions, are not permitted;
trained service animals are permitted upon satisfactory clarification as per State and Federal regulations (check the FAQ page for additional info).
$10 day-pass, $30 annual.
· Facility capacity and resources are limited; telescope observation may be unavailable to latecomers and programs will not restart. First Come, First Served.
· Presentations consist of indoor and outdoor activities. Please bring warm clothes.
· Be sure to check the weather & moon and special events pages when making plans.
· Camping and overnight parking are never permitted and the grounds do not remain open after visiting hours. Please consider local parks and lodging.
· Animals, including pets and emotional support companions, are not permitted;
trained service animals are permitted upon satisfactory clarification as per State and Federal regulations (check the FAQ page for additional info).
· DRIVING DIRECTIONS ·
1602 Observatory Dr.
Goldendale, WA 98620 USA
From US-97:
· Once within Goldendale city limits, turn onto East Broadway St / Rt 142
(Look for the 76 Station)
· Proceed for 1 mile into town.
· At flashing traffic signal, turn right onto N Columbus Ave.
· Proceed North for half mile.
· Follow Observatory signage and keep right onto Observatory Drive.
· Observatory is at top of hill. Stay on Paved Road.
Goldendale, WA 98620 USA
From US-97:
· Once within Goldendale city limits, turn onto East Broadway St / Rt 142
(Look for the 76 Station)
· Proceed for 1 mile into town.
· At flashing traffic signal, turn right onto N Columbus Ave.
· Proceed North for half mile.
· Follow Observatory signage and keep right onto Observatory Drive.
· Observatory is at top of hill. Stay on Paved Road.