From specialized tours and events to hands-on activities and lectures, PARI provides unique experiences for visitors of all ages.
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Ongoing Events
These are available on many dates. Registration is required. Scroll down for Unique Scheduled Events.
Guided Gallery Tours
📅 Available on multiple dates
Learn how light is used to explore the night sky. See and touch objects that have been to space and meteorites that fell to Earth. View rocks and minerals that are beautiful and important to science. Explore our fluorescent tunnel.
Outdoor Site & History Tours
📅 Available on multiple dates
Our 200+ acre site is full of natural beauty and rich in history. Hike trails or take a shuttle to see the sites and hear the stories from NASA, to Department of Defense, to PARI.
Evening Optical Viewings
📅 Available on multiple dates
Come just before dark to meet with a PARI astronomer who will show you the best of what the sky has to offer. You can choose to join book a private night for your group, or buy a ticket to a public night for a shared experience.
Dark Sky Astronomy Nights
📅 Available on multiple dates
Bring your own viewing equipment and set it up for your own custom, self-led experience.
Scheduled Public Events
These unique and one of a kind events are available on specific dates. Registration is required.
Take a look at some of PARI's out of this world designs!
Each is available on a huge variety of items, like apparel, art prints, phone and laptop cases, backpacks, mugs, blankets, and more! Click one to customize it at our store on Redbubble. All proceeds benefit PARI's education mission.
