Group Reservations

Group Passes

Groups of 15 or more visitors may receive special discounts for passes to McDonald Observatory Guided Tours and Star Party programs. Discounted Group passes include all of the activities in regular programs and admission. Group passes may be requested by completing the Group Reservation Request Form, our staff will contact you to complete a reservation.
 

Group Reservation Request Form

What Qualifies as a Group? To be considered a group and receive discounted group rates, you must have at least 15 people, make reservations at least two weeks in advance, and complete payment at least one week before the scheduled visit. For safety purposes, we ask that visitors adhere to a minimum of one adult for every five youth under the age of 18 in a group.
 
Educators! Want to Book A Field Trip? Please visit our School Group Visits section.
 
Please Note: Program passes will sell out in advance of holidays such as Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, and Memorial Day, and July 4th. Plan holiday group visits at least 6 months in advance. Prices subject to change.

A 50% deposit is required for your group, which will serve as your reservation confirmation.  Full payment is required no less than one week before your program(s).  Cancellations processed more than three days before your program will be refunded less a $25 processing fee.  For cancellations less than three days before your program, we are unable to issue a refund.

Please include all members of your party in your reservation request (including passes for children of any age). Contact us for more information.

Programs may be cancelled at any time due to weather or public health concerns. Evening programs take place mostly outdoors.

Pricing

Tri-County Locals include residents of Jeff Davis, Brewster, or Presidio counties with valid proof of residency.