Allegheny Observatory Description
Founded in 1860, the world-renown Allegheny Observatory is owned and operated by the University of Pittsburgh as a private research facility. The surrounding Riverview Park offers picnicking and tennis.
Hobbies & Activities category: Astronomical observatory or site;  Provincial or municipal park
Address
University of Pittsburgh Department of Physics & Astronomy
Allegheny Observatory
Observatory Station
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
United States
Phone 1 (412) 321-2400
Hours
April 1 to April 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosed20:00ClosedClosed
Closed22:00
May 1 to August 21
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosed20:0020:00ClosedClosed
Closed22:0022:00
August 22 to November 1
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosed20:00ClosedClosed
Closed22:00
Cost
FREE
Tips
Tours given during opening hours. Reservation required.
Typical Visit
2 hours
Attractions Near Allegheny Observatory, Pittsburgh, East Pittsburgh