York Observatory Open Day – Sat 15 Dec 2018

Built in 1832 and 1833 and restored in 1981, York Observatory (which is nestled in York Museum Gardens) is the oldest working observatory in Yorkshire.
It houses a 4inch refractor telescope made by Thomas Cooke in 1850.
Opening hours are subject to the availability of volunteers, so please contact us ahead of your visit.
Our open days areĀ freeĀ and there’s no need to book.
Event details
Price
FREE
Date
Saturday 15 December 2018, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Venue
Museum Gardens
York Museum Gardens,
Museum Gardens
York
North Yorkshire