Current Hours. Please see below for seasonal hours and holiday closures.
Science Center
| Monday | 9:30 AM — 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday – Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday – Sunday | 9:30 AM — 5:30 PM |
Starlight Café Last hot food orders taken 30min before close.
| Monday | 10:30 AM — 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday – Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday – Sunday | 10:30 AM — 5:30 PM |
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.
2024 Hours and Closures
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 reservation for groups of 20 or more. Visit our Group Reservations page to learn more about making your reservation request.
Qualifying Student and Youth Groups may also visit for free with advance reservation. 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.