Visit Us This Summer


The Green Bank Observatory is open for summer with expanded hours for the Science Center, Starlight Cafe, Tours, and Gift Shop!

Drop in 7 days a week! (OPEN Memorial Day, 4th of July, & Labor Day)
Science Center & Gift Shop, 8:30am-7pm
Starlight Cafe 11am-7pm
Guided Tours on the hour, 9am-6pm*
*No reservations required, admission fee applies

Science Center admission FREE
Walk or bike the campus FREE
Guided Tours & Special Programs, see VISIT for pricing