Current Hours. Please see below for seasonal hours and holiday closures.
Science Center Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM — 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday - Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday - Sunday | 9:30 AM — 5:30 PM |
Starlight Café Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM — 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday - Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday - Sunday | 10:30 AM — 5:30 PM |
Last hot food orders must be in by 5 PM!
2023 Hours and Closures
Tour Schedule
Guided Bus Tours of the Observatory campus are offered on open days at 10:00, 12:00, 2:00, and 4:00 as availability allows. Tickets may be purchased in advance through our online shop or purchased at the gift shop on the day of your visit. Tours last for approximately 1 hr.
Wheelchair accessible accommodations are available; advance notice is helpful, but not required. Please call 304-456-2150 with accessibility questions.
Public Admission and Tour Rates
| Admission to the Science Center and Exhibit Hall | Free! |
| Guided Bus Tour: includes a presentation and bus tour (about 1 hr) | $10/person, ages 6+ |
| Presentation without bus tour (30 minutes) | $5/person, ages 6+ |
| Children 5 and under | Free! |
| Veterans and Active Duty Service Members | Free! |
Groups
Group tour and meal rates are available with advance reservations for groups of 20 or more. Email gro.y1696271617rotav1696271617resbo1696271617bg@ti1696271617siv1696271617 to make your reservation request.
Qualifying Education Groups may also visit for free with advance reservations. See our Field Trips, Radio Astronomer for a Day (Overnight Trips), and Scout Badge Weekends pages for more information about what groups qualify and the programs offered.