Astronomy Nights
7–8.30pm
Duration – 1 hour 30 minutes
9amThu21 May 20269amThu25 June 20269amThu16 July 20269amThu20 August 20269amThu10 September 20269amThu1 October 2026
$48Children
$56Concession
$60Adults
Recommended for ages 12+. Groups with younger visitors are encouraged to book a Sydney Observatory Guided Family Tour, designed for ages 6+.
Viewing of astronomical objects depends on cloud cover, time of day, and date. In the event of wet weather, the tour will be cancelled and payment refunded. Guests will be notified of cancellations via email four hours before the tour.
Companion Cards: Visitors wishing to use a companion card may book their ticket via our contact centre on (02) 9217 0111 available from 10am–5pm, 7 days.
Tours include more than a hundred stairs. Some areas are inaccessible to less mobile visitors and wheelchair users. For accessibility queries, please contact us.
Experience Sydney Observatory after dark with a guided, astronomy-focused evening that brings the night sky to life.
This experience combines live night-sky talks and guided exhibition tours. Learn how astronomers read the sky, discover the stories behind constellations and planets, and see celestial objects through Observatory telescopes.
Astronomy Nights offer a deeper connection to astronomy in an intimate setting, blending science, storytelling and hands-on observing at one of Sydney’s most significant scientific sites.
Recommended for ages 12+