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Visiting Mount Wilson
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Self-Guided Tours of Mount Wilson Observatory

Wander through the Observatory grounds and discover the telescopes, domes, and historic buildings that shaped modern astronomy. With our printed Visitors Guide, interactive map, or immersive virtual tour, you can experience Mount Wilson’s legacy of discovery—whether you’re on the mountain or exploring from home.

White observatory dome surrounded by trees and bathed in sunlight, with tall pink and purple wildflowers blooming in the foreground. The curved roof features a slit opening for telescope viewing, blending scientific architecture with natural beauty.
Cover of Mt. Wilson Observatory Visitors Guide

Printable Map

Print your own self-guided tour map of Mount Wilson Observatory.

Tour map of Mt. Wilson Observatory and Skyline Park

Interactive Map

Explore the telescopes and other sites on observatory online, with descriptions of key locations with our interactive map.

Front cover of Mt. Wilson Observatory Spherical Panoramic Virtual Tour

Spherical Panoramic Virtual Tour​

Take an incredible spherical panoramic tour prepared for the Observatory by Carel Struycken, Star Trek’s Mr. Homn and Addams Family member Lurch.