Public Tours- Science Center Now Open!

Located at the base of Mt. Hopkins in the Santa Rita Mountains, 47 miles south from the University of Arizona in Tucson and just within the boundary of the Coronado National Forest, the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory Science Center features displays and exhibits on astronomy and astrophysics, natural science, and cultural history. The Science Center is currently open on Fridays and Saturdays only from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (closed on Federal holidays).

Tours up the mountain to the MMT and Ridge telescopes are currently offered as private small group tours only. Learn more and book tickets here.

One-hour Up Close with VERITAS Walking Tours are offered twice each Friday and Saturday. Tickets for Up Close with VERITAS must be purchased in advance online. Learn more and purchase tickets here.