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Tucson: Kitt Peak Visitor Center General Admission Ticket 1
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By Kitt Peak National Observatory
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$17 per adult
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Overview

    • Feel inspired as you explore the birthplace of astronomical discoveries
    • Discover interactive exhibits at Taṣogida Ki: Centre for Astronomy Outreach
    • Enjoy solar viewing activities at the SOLARIO telescope area

Activity location

    • Tucson
    • Tucson, Arizona, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Tucson, AZ 85634, USA | The meeting point is at Mile 12, at the end of Arizona State Road 386 (Kitt Peak Road). This is the entrance to Kitt Peak National Observatory. Please use a reliable GPS or map, as signage is limited and mobile signal may be weak in the area. Guests must arrive and depart in their own vehicle or as part of a pre-arranged group. Due to observatory regulations, drop-off by taxi or rideshare is not permitted unless the driver remains on-site for the entire duration of your visit and has a paid ticket. All vehicles must depart together in a convoy at the end of the evening program to protect ongoing scientific research. If you arrive by rideshare, the driver must purchase a ticket and stay with you for the full duration of the activity. Plan your transport in advance, as there is no public transport or taxi service available at the observatory.
    • Haivana Nakya, Arizona, United States

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Tucson: Kitt Peak Visitor Centre General Admission Ticket in English

  • Opening hours: Mon 10:00 am-3:00 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$16.92 x 1 AdultAU$16.92
Total
Price is AU$16.92
Until Sun, 9 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission to Kitt Peak Visitor Centre
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to public exhibit areas
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to Taṣogida Ki: Centre for Astronomy Outreach
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Solar viewing at SOLARIO area
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Guided tours of telescopes
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Access to inside viewing area of McMath-Pierce Solar Telescope
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to Kitt Peak

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

What you can expect

Step into the world of astronomy at Kitt Peak Visitor Centre, set high above the Arizona desert. With your general admission ticket, you’ll enjoy access to all public areas of the observatory campus between 10am and 3pm. Wander through engaging exhibits, browse the gift shop, and relax on the Visitor Centre Patio with sweeping mountain views.

Explore the newly opened Taṣogida Ki: Centre for Astronomy Outreach, located inside the iconic McMath-Pierce Solar Telescope. Discover interactive displays and learn about the history and future of solar observation in a space once home to the world’s largest solar telescope. Experience SOLARIO, the solar telescope viewing area, and see how light is captured and studied using innovative technology.

Your ticket allows you to move freely between public spaces, including the Visitor Centre, patio, and exhibit areas. Please note, general admission does not include access to guided tours or the inside viewing area of the McMath-Pierce Solar Telescope. Check in at the Visitor Centre upon arrival and enjoy a day of discovery at one of the world’s most renowned astronomical sites.

Location

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    • Tucson
    • Tucson, Arizona, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Tucson, AZ 85634, USA | The meeting point is at Mile 12, at the end of Arizona State Road 386 (Kitt Peak Road). This is the entrance to Kitt Peak National Observatory. Please use a reliable GPS or map, as signage is limited and mobile signal may be weak in the area. Guests must arrive and depart in their own vehicle or as part of a pre-arranged group. Due to observatory regulations, drop-off by taxi or rideshare is not permitted unless the driver remains on-site for the entire duration of your visit and has a paid ticket. All vehicles must depart together in a convoy at the end of the evening program to protect ongoing scientific research. If you arrive by rideshare, the driver must purchase a ticket and stay with you for the full duration of the activity. Plan your transport in advance, as there is no public transport or taxi service available at the observatory.
    • Haivana Nakya, Arizona, United States