The Pisgah Astronomical research Institute is now open for Tours and we would like to get the word out!

Self Guided Tours or Private Guided Tours are often available on weekdays and some weekends. So long as another event, field trip, or private tour is not already scheduled, we can likely accommodate your visit. Give us a call at 828-862-5554 to check availability.

Come and explore our museum! See how our telescopes work today, and how they communicated with satellites long ago. Learn about historic NASA artifacts like our 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 our 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 our fluorescent tunnel. A PARI scientist will guide your experience.

This private tour is exclusive to your party!

Holiday Private Tours

We have 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!

https://www.pari.edu/calendar/.