Contact Mount Wilson Observatory
Want to plan a visit, schedule a private tour, or learn more about our programs? You’ve come to the right place. Use the form below or reach out directly—if you’re not sure use the General Inquiries email. We’re happy to help you connect with the right person on the mountain.
General Inquiries:
Phone: 626-214-8030
Email: info@mtwilson.edu
Regular Mail:
Mount Wilson Institute
75 S. Grand Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
Key Contacts
Media:
Events:
Concerts, Lectures, and Movies: events@mtwilson.edu
Public Ticket Nights: pubtix@mtwilson.edu
Private Tour Reservations:
STEM Educational Programs:
Mountain Operations:
Cosmic Cafe:
Mount Wilson Institute Board of Trustees
Mr. Samuel D. Hale, Chairman & CEO – Century Management
Ms. Linda Van Winkle Deacon– Attorney at Law
Ms. Catherine L. Haight – Attorney at Law
Mr. Scott Hood – First Wilshire Securities
Mr. Lawrence Glover
Mr. Dan Kohne – Producer/FX Cinematographer
Mr. Tom Meneghini
Dr. Josh Simon – The Carnegie Observatories
Ms. Katie Bannan Steinke – Vatican Observatory Foundation, Retired
Mr. Timothy Thompson – Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Retired
Leadership
Samuel D. Hale
Chief Executive Officer & Board Chairman
Katie Steinke
Executive Director, Development and Outreach
ksteinke@mtwilson.edu
Dan Kohne
Chief Operating Officer
dkohne@mtwilson.edu
Tom Meneghini
Director of Telescope Operations & Executive Director Emeritus
tmeneghini@mtwilson.edu
Timothy Thompson
Science Director
tthompson@mtwilson.edu
John C. Thompson
Director of Technical Services
jthompson@mtwilson.edu
Laura Laun
Director of Finance & Administration
llaun@mtwilson.edu
Sarah Emery Bunn
Director of Communications
semerybunn@mtwilson.edu