Urban Astronomy
For ages 8+
Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Think city lights make stargazing impossible? Think again!
Join us for Urban Astronomy, a special workshop where you'll get a guided tour of the nighttime sky—right from the roof of the Maryland Science Center. Using our observatory and smaller telescopes, you'll have the chance to view planets, bright stars, and other celestial highlights that shine through urban light pollution.
Our expert guides will point out visible constellations, share tips for stargazing in the city, and explain what makes the autumn sky unique. Come see what the city sky has to offer!
If the observatory closes due to inclement weather conditions, we have multiple dates planned and will do our best to reschedule your group for a future date. If you can’t make any other dates, your tickets will be refunded in full.
This ticket grants access to the observatory only and does not include admission to other exhibits within the Maryland Science Center.