The Observatory offers programs exploring the history of astronomy and the history of the University of Michigan. We’re open Thursdays, Fridays, and select Saturdays. Admission is always free!
Check our calendar for programs and events!
Learn more about this newly reimagined, one-of-a-kind place, where the spirit of science and discovery link the past and present.
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Since 1960, the Ann Arbor Art Fair / Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original has been a hallmark of summer in Ann Arbor, bringing together local and international artists, creative demonstrations, and thousands of visitors each July. 🎨
As you explore the Art Fair, stop by the Frankel Detroit Observatory! We are open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for touring and observing.🔭
Join us each day for Crafting the Sky, a free, hands-on workshop that explores the intersections of art and science. In any of the four sessions, participants will discover how artists and astronomers work together to interpret and share our understanding of the universe. Then you'll create your own artistic model of the cosmos using images captured through the Observatory's telescopes! 🌌
Be sure to check our website for details! myumi.ch/Rm57d
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When the Detroit Observatory was built in 1854, it stood about a half mile from the University of Michigan's original 40 acres—too far away for some! This photo, taken in 1922, offers a glimpse into how much can change. Today, the Observatory is in the heart of U-M's Central Campus, a reminder of how the university has grown around the historic landmark.
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‼️Please note that the Frankel Detroit Observatory will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day.
We are open today, July 2, for our regular Thursday hours from 12-5pm.🌟
We hope you all have a wonderful Fourth of July and look forward to welcoming you back next week, with regular Thursday (12-5 pm) and Friday (12-11 pm) hours, and a Saturday Open House (12-5 pm) on July 11! Please check our website for programs and events.
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