Most reviewed Observatories & Planetariums in United States

1. 4.5 Griffith Observatory (20.5k reviews) California
   - Deceptively Big, Highly Engaging
   Friday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Observatories & Planetariums
   
   
2. 4.5 Denver Museum of Nature & Science (4.088 reviews) Colorado
   - Great Museum with Many Facets
   Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums
   
   
3. 4.5 U.S. Space and Rocket Center (3.221 reviews) Alabama
   - Worth the Visit
   Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality & Gift Shops • Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums
   
   
4. 4.5 Lowell Observatory (1.979 reviews) Arizona
   - Everything Open Only In Evenings
   Friday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Observatories & Planetariums
   
   
5. 4.5 Museum of the Rockies (1.887 reviews) Montana
   - Plan your Montana vacation around this museum!
   Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums • History Museums
   
   
6. 4.5 McDonald Observatory (1.310 reviews) Texas
   - It's worth the long drive and an overnight stay nearby.
   Friday: 7:15 PM - 10:15 PM Spent 2-3 hours Observatories & Planetariums
   
   
7. 4.0 Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science (779 reviews) Florida
   - Definitely not a "science" museum, but with an amazing Planetarium
   Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Science Museums • Aquariums • Observatories & Planetariums
   
   
8. 4.5 Grand Rapids Public Museum (716 reviews) Michigan
   - YES!! This is a must see
   Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Observatories & Planetariums • History Museums
   
   
9. 4.5 Tellus Science Museum (596 reviews) Georgia
   - A Hidden Gem Worth Visitings
   Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums • Children's Museums
   
   
10. 4.5 Johnston Ridge Observatory (493 reviews) Washington
    - Amazing
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
11. 4.0 Fort Worth Museum of Science & History (484 reviews) Texas
    - Short, small and Sweet
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums • History Museums
    
    
12. 4.5 Kitt Peak National Observatory (417 reviews) Arizona
    - Highly Recommend!
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours National Parks • Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
13. 4.5 Roswell Museum (343 reviews) New Mexico
    - A nice art getaway from the aliens
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Observatories & Planetariums • Art Museums • History Museums
    
    
14. 4.5 Yerkes Observatory (333 reviews) Wisconsin
    - Worlds Largest Glass Christmas Tree
    Friday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
15. 4.5 Kalamazoo Valley Museum (314 reviews) Michigan
    - Free Family Fun
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums • History Museums
    
    
16. 4.5 National Radio Astronomy Observatory (307 reviews) New Mexico
    - Fascinating
    Spent 2-3 hours Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
17. 5.0 Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter Observatory (289 reviews) Arizona
    - Star Gazing at its Finest
    Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
18. 4.5 Green Bank Observatory (285 reviews) West Virginia
    - Really neat place!
    Friday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
19. 4.0 Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium (285 reviews) Oklahoma
    - Walk Through History
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
20. 4.5 Fort Collins Museum of Discovery (258 reviews) Colorado
    - Good youth oriented, hands on museum
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums • Children's Museums • History Museums
    
    
21. 5.0 RedRock Astronomy (223 reviews) Utah
    - Amazing Night Under the Stars!!!
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 11:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
22. 5.0 Oregon Observatory at Sunriver (212 reviews) Oregon
    - Incredible Observatory
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23. 4.5 University of Michigan Museum of Natural History (182 reviews) Michigan
    - Great natural history museum for all ages
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
24. 4.0 Fleischmann Planetarium (174 reviews) Nevada
    - My adult daughter and I went to the planetarium and saw a show about the solar system. it was informative
    Friday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
25. 4.5 Morehead Planetarium and Science Center (173 reviews) North Carolina
    - Wonderful
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
26. 4.5 Chabot Space & Science Center (166 reviews) California
    - Amazing!
    Friday: Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
27. 4.5 Palomar Observatory (155 reviews) California
    - Disappointed there was no handicapped access.
    Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent 1-2 hours Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
28. 4.5 Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science (145 reviews) Indiana
    - A Good Way To End The Day
    Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums • Art Museums • History Museums
    
    
29. 4.5 Roberson Museum and Science Center (120 reviews) New York
    - Interesting surprise.
    Friday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums • Art Museums • History Museums
    
    
30. 4.5 Dee Wright Observatory (106 reviews) Oregon
    - Not open in the winter
    Spent 1-2 hours Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
31. 4.5 Johnston Ridge Observatory (105 reviews) Washington
    - Fantastic and Best Stop on the Spirit Highway
    Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
32. 4.5 Goldendale Observatory State Park (100 reviews) Washington
    - Cosmically Awesome
    Friday: 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM Spent 2-3 hours Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
33. 4.0 Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium (94 reviews) Virginia
    - Butterfly Exhibit a Must See!
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
34. 4.5 Besser Museum (93 reviews) Michigan
    - Wonderful - open during COVID!
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
35. 4.5 Lick Observatory (83 reviews) California
    - Worth The Drive: Check Brakes & Rotors!
    Friday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
36. 4.0 Fiske Planetarium (81 reviews) Colorado
    - Great Groupon Deal
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 11:45 PM Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
37. 4.5 Longway Planetarium (80 reviews) Michigan
    - Largest Planetarium in Michigan
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
38. 5.0 Kovac Planetarium (76 reviews) Wisconsin
    - Kovac Planetarium
    Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
39. 5.0 Estes Park Memorial Observatory (73 reviews) Colorado
    - A Must Do!
    Spent 1-2 hours Observatories & Planetariums • History Museums
    
    
40. 4.5 Mount Wilson Observatory (70 reviews) California
    - The focal point for our modern understanding of the universe
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
41. 4.0 Planetarium at the University of Texas at Arlington (60 reviews) Texas
    - Grandparents and Children Enjoyed It
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42. 4.5 Evangeline State Park (46 reviews) Louisiana
    - Went here as a kid and came back at 60
    State Parks • Observatories & Planetariums • History Museums
    
    
43. 4.5 Center for Earth & Space Science Education (43 reviews) Texas
    - Gem on the TJC Campus
    Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
44. 4.5 Butterfield RV Resort Observatory (41 reviews) Arizona
    - Highly Recommend
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45. 4.0 Casper Planetarium (38 reviews) Wyoming
    - Not bad.. when its open
    Friday: Observatories & Planetariums
    
46. 4.0 Abrams Planetarium (38 reviews) Michigan
    - New state-of-the art computer graphics
    Friday: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
47. 4.0 W.A. Gayle Planetarium (34 reviews) Alabama
    - Engaging and inspiring
    Friday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
48. 4.5 Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory (29 reviews) Arizona
    - Visitor center visit only
    Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Observatories & Planetariums
    
    
49. 4.5 Eagle Eye Observatory (29 reviews) Texas
    - Eagle Eye Observatory
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50. 4.5 Very Large Array (27 reviews) New Mexico
    - VLA - AWESOME 1 hourtour / Visit
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Observatories & Planetariums