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Georgetown University Astronomical Observatory

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3920 Yates Rd NW, Washington, DC, 20057, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Michael Heyden 
2 months ago

Great historical significance. Beautiful little garden. 

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Alison Whitaker 
a year ago

Peaceful park and hidden soccer field. The water feature with lilies was unexpected. There’s a decent amount of parking, however it’s summer so students being away may be the reason. 

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Ali Wishop 
a year ago

Peaceful park and hidden soccer field. The water feature with lilies was unexpected. There’s a decent amount of parking, however it’s summer so students being away may be the reason. 

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David Lasker 
a year ago

The Georgetown Observatory, built in 1844, stands as a landmark in American and Jesuit astronomical history. It was the first, largest, and most significant Jesuit observatory constructed in the United States, reflecting the Jesuit tradition of scientific inquiry and education. To this day, it remains one of the oldest observatories of its size in the country. During the 1848 revolutions in the Italian states, political upheaval forced many scholars and scientists to flee Rome, including those affiliated with the Vatican Obs... read more

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Eric Nielson (The Magnificent Leap) 
a year ago

What a treasure 

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Georgetown University Astronomical Observatory has a 4.9 star rating with 9 reviews. 

When is Georgetown University Astronomical Observatory open?

Georgetown University Astronomical Observatory is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m. 

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