Please Note: Tickets go on sale Saturday 22nd November 2025 at 9am

Last session sold out within minutes, so get in very fast.

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https://www.trybooking.com/DHHKV

If We sell out, you can put yourself on the wait list by clicking on the above link and click the Join wait list button.

Public Night at the Observatory

Are you looking for an astronomy fix, or a special present for somebody? Look no further!

Observatory visits are evening sessions targeted at members of the public who would like to see an observatory in action and (weather permitting) look through the telescopes.

The fully guided session lasts two hours and includes tours of the domes and museum and an introduction to the night sky. If the sky is clear, the visit will include viewing through the observatory telescopes.

Sessions run if the sky is clear or cloudy. We only cancel the event if the weather is dangerous. Our team will entertain and inform you regardless of cloud cover.

The cost is $40 per adult 15 yrs and over and $20 per child over 5. Not suitable for children under 5.

Observatory visits are incredibly popular and the income from them supports vital maintenance, so our cancellation policy is strict.

Cancellation Policy

If MBO cancels a session all ticket holders will be given the opportunity to rebook their tickets for a future session or obtain a full refund.

MBO will cancel a session for the following reason:

• If the fire danger is rated Extreme or Catastrophic or a Total Fire Ban is declared
• If forecast conditions are likely to make the session unsafe or unpleasant for conditions (for example if the observatory has no power)

Tickets cancelled by the ticket-holder more than 72 hours prior to the event will be fully refunded.

Tickets cancelled less than 72 hours up till 24hrs prior to the event will be refunded minus a $5 charge per ticket.

Tickets cancelled within 24 hours of the event will be refunded minus a $10 charge per adult ticket and $5 per child ticket.

To cancel your tickets or with any further questions email mailto:info@mbo.org.au