Weston Observatory welcomes groups of up to 15 people to come tour the facilities. We are open Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, except during the summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day) when the observatory closes at 3 pm on Friday. Please call Dina Smith at 617-552-8335 to schedule a tour. We prefer at least one weeks' notice for tours. Tours take between 30 and 45 minutes depending on the amount of discussion and questions asked.
The Observatory will be closed on:
September 3, Labor Day
October 8, Columbus Day
November 22 and 23, Thanksgiving
Week of December 24, Christmas Break
December 31 and January 1, 2008, New Year Break
January 21, 2008, MLK Day
March 21, Good Friday
April 21, Patriot's Day
May 26, Memorial Day
July 4, Fourth of July
As an alternative to a staff guided tour, there is a self-guided tour available. As you enter the foyer, the multi-page self guided tour is on the right pamphlet rack. Please check in at the reception desk before you guide yourself around the Observatory.
Please refer to our directions page to find out how to get to the Weston Observatory.
We have Weston Observatory items for sale, if interested, please bring a check or cash with you to the tour.