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Estes Park Memorial Observatory — Estes Park, Colorado
Estes Park Memorial Observatory in Estes Park: best for ages 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free — public open houses are free to the public.
Address1600 Manford Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517 (just north of the high school)
HoursEvent-based only — public open houses, lectures and star nights are scheduled events, not standing weekly hours. The recurring format on the observatory's own event pages: doors open 7:00pm, presentation starts 7:30pm (about one hour including Q&A), then weather-permitting observing through the 16-inch dome telescope. No November 2026 date was confirmed — check the event schedule
PricesFree — public open houses are free to the public
Age notesA free evening under the dome run by the Estes Valley Astronomical Society, whose stated goal is promoting amateur astronomy and education in the Estes Valley — an education-first night-sky stop rather than an entertainment venue.
BookingNo reservations necessary for public open houses (observatory's event pages).
Suggested timeAbout 2 hours
AccessibilityNot confirmed — no accessibility statement on the observatory pages checked.
ParkingPark in the teacher's parking lot between the high school and the observatory (observatory's event pages)
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Venue details last verified October 31, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.