Visit McDonald Observatory

Aerial view of McDonald Observatory.


Do you plan to visit McDonald Observatory during the busy Spring Break 2024 period (March 9-16, 2024)?  We offer an expanded programs schedule during this peak visitation time.

McDonald Observatory is accessible to the public Tuesday – Saturday 12-5 pm, and is closed on Sunday and Monday. All visitors must check in at the Frank N Bash Visitor Center.  Check the calendar for available program passes, which are subject to capacity limits. 

The Observatory and Visitors Center are located 450 miles from Austin and are on Central Time.

Frank N. Bash Visitors Center
3640 Dark Sky Drive
McDonald Observatory, TX  79734
(432) 426-3640


 

 

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