Yerkes Observatory Lunar Eclipse Open House
- Presented By:
- Yerkes Observatory
- Dates:
- September 17, 2024
- Location:
- Yerkes Observatory
- Address:
- 373 W. Geneva Street, Williams Bay, WI 53191
- Time:
- 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Price:
- $5 children under 17 | $10 for adults - To reserve tickets, click link in description below.
- Email:
- info@yerkesobservatory.org
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Details
Join Us for an Open House!
Join us at Yerkes Observatory for a special Lunar Eclipse Open House! We’ll have lunar eclipse observing outside with the Northwest Suburban Astronomers if the weather is clear, family activities, presentations from Yerkes astronomers, food for purchase from local vendors, and more for your family to enjoy.The open house will take place rain or shine. This does not include the use of the telescopes in the building. Reservations are required. See our website for a full schedule of open house activities. Tickets can be purchased on our ticketing website.Date: September 17Time: 8 - 10 PMPresentation Showtimes: 8:15pm to 8:45pm | 9pm to 9:30pmOther Activities: 8-10pm- Lunar eclipse observation on the lawn
- Family activities and scavenger hunt with prizes
- Engaging demonstrations
- Meet & Greet Yerkes Board Members
- Gift shop
There will not be parking onsite at the Observatory. Ticket holders must park at Williams Bay School and board an accessible trolley that will run a continuous shuttle between the school and observatory during the Open House. The Trolley will leave the high school lot every 15 minutes starting at 8pm through 10:15pm.Get Tickets HERE