Self-guided tours or private-guided tours are often available on weekdays and some weekends as long as another event, field trip, or private tour is not already scheduled, they can likely accommodate your visit. To schedule, call at 828-862-5554.
Visitors will see how telescopes work today and how they communicated with satellites long ago. Learn about historic NASA artifacts like the Apollo lander and real rocket engine. Take in the sparkle of mineral specimens and fossils from around the world. Discover the impact of meteorites of all types that fell to Earth. Delve into the dark fluorescent tunnel.
Private Guided Gallery Tour
Learn how light is used to explore the night sky. See and touch objects that have been to space and meteorites that fell to Earth. View rocks and minerals that are beautiful and important to science. Explore a fluorescent tunnel. A PARI scientist will guide your experience.
Holiday Private Tours
The institute has just a few tours available right before Christmas Day. Gather a group of family and friends and add a trip through space science to your celebration. Reserve your spot before they're gone!
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute is Open for Tours
The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute is now open for tours with several types of tours to choose from.