Special Event
Friday Night Lights!
Book a private night of stargazing for your group
Reserve the Observatory for a two-hour private Friday night visit – a unique experience for groups up to 100.
Start with access to our exhibit area and short movie presentation. Then move up to the Observation Deck, to view the wonders of the night sky.
Based on weather conditions and size of group, your visit will include research dome tour, real time camera feeds or direct eyepiece viewing from the deck and/or dome telescopes, expert interactions with astronomers and a laser tour & Greek mythology talk about the constellations. Bring your own telescope or binoculars for personal viewing. This event is customizable if you are working on badge requirements.
Optional add-ons: a simulated space mission in the Expedition Center (1 hour) or Digital Planetarium presentation (30 mins). These have additional fees, and would be scheduled prior to the stargazing (at 7p or 9p).
Pricing for 1-30 attendees is $525. Each additional person, up to 100, is $17.50
Depending on the time of year, we schedule 7p-9p or 9p-11p.
In the event of overcast skies, we will feature our Cloudy Night program. We will cancel and refund in case of rain. Parking and check in instructions will be emailed. Brazos Bend State Park requires purchase of park entrance fee on their website.
Start with access to our exhibit area and short movie presentation. Then move up to the Observation Deck, to view the wonders of the night sky.
Based on weather conditions and size of group, your visit will include research dome tour, real time camera feeds or direct eyepiece viewing from the deck and/or dome telescopes, expert interactions with astronomers and a laser tour & Greek mythology talk about the constellations. Bring your own telescope or binoculars for personal viewing. This event is customizable if you are working on badge requirements.
Optional add-ons: a simulated space mission in the Expedition Center (1 hour) or Digital Planetarium presentation (30 mins). These have additional fees, and would be scheduled prior to the stargazing (at 7p or 9p).
Pricing for 1-30 attendees is $525. Each additional person, up to 100, is $17.50
Depending on the time of year, we schedule 7p-9p or 9p-11p.
In the event of overcast skies, we will feature our Cloudy Night program. We will cancel and refund in case of rain. Parking and check in instructions will be emailed. Brazos Bend State Park requires purchase of park entrance fee on their website.
Open Today: 12:00 am – 12:00 am
Plan A Visit Please Note:
Observatory tickets are offered on a timed and limited capacity basis, and must be purchased in advance.
Access inside the domes and viewing through telescope eyepieces is limited, and subject to availability & weather. Your ticket to this event is a timed entry admission, and a paper or electronic receipt is required for entry.
Tickets will not be available for purchase onsite.
Does not include entry to Brazos Bend State Park
Purchase Brazos State Park Day Pass
Access inside the domes and viewing through telescope eyepieces is limited, and subject to availability & weather. Your ticket to this event is a timed entry admission, and a paper or electronic receipt is required for entry.
Tickets will not be available for purchase onsite.
Does not include entry to Brazos Bend State Park
Purchase Brazos State Park Day Pass