This event is in the past.It took place on May 30, 2026 at Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
History Exhibition
History ExhibitionSaturday Open House
Old Fourth Ward
Step inside the 1854 Detroit Observatory and peer at the sun through a historic solar telescope. This free open house mixes Victorian architecture with hands-on astronomy activities that work for all ages.
historic observatory
Victorian architecture
family-friendly
hands-on astronomy
Tips
🔭"truly magnificent collection!"
🌙"one of the oldest telescopes in North America"
⭐Friday nights feature moon & planet viewings
Saturday Open House
History ExhibitionHistory ExhibitionStep inside the 1854 Detroit Observatory and peer at the sun through a historic solar telescope. This free open house mixes Victorian architecture with hands-on astronomy activities that work for all ages.
historic observatory
Victorian architecture
family-friendly
hands-on astronomy
Tips
🔭"truly magnificent collection!"
🌙"one of the oldest telescopes in North America"
⭐Friday nights feature moon & planet viewings
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