Tours of Mount Wilson Observatory
Weekend Public Tours
Docent-led walking tours of the Observatory are available every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30AM & 1PM during the spring and summer.
Private Group Tours
Private tours includes a walk around the grounds, a talk on the history of the institution, and visits to the major telescopes .
Engineering Tours
These very special tours focus on the mechanical, optical, and electrical details of our two largest telescopes with full demonstrations of their motion controls.
Self-Guided Tours
A Visitors Guide is available for purchase at the Cosmic Cafe., or you can print your own brochure for a self-guided tour.