Public Visits

Kitt Peak National Observatory, Tucson, Arizona

Gemini North Telescope, Maunakea, Hawai’i

Gemini South Telescope, Cerro Pachón, Chile

Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, Chile

Gemini North Base Facility, Hilo, Hawai’i

AURA Recinto

NOIRLab Headquarters, Tucson, Arizona

The public visits program is open, book here

Kitt Peak National Observatory is open all week; Book your tickets on Eventbrite.

NSF's NOIRLab welcomes public groups interested in visiting our sites in the US and Chile. The visits are free, do not include transportation, and must be requested at least 24 hours in advance. Our Communications, Education & Engagement (CEE) team will do every effort to accommodate and implement your visit, but visits may be cancelled for operational or practical reasons. Please check your e-mail before driving to the meeting point.

Which site do you want to visit?

Kitt Peak National Observatory, Tucson, Arizona

Gemini North Telescope, Maunakea, Hawai’i

Gemini North Base Facilities, Hilo, Hawai’i

NOIRLab Headquarters, Tucson, Arizona, USA

Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, Chile

Gemini South and SOAR on Cerro Pachón, Chile

AURA Recinto, La Serena, Chile