We are pleased to invite you to the 2025 IAP Tour of MIT's Wallace Astrophysical Observatory.  The tour is off campus at MIT Wallace Observatory in Westford, MA from 6-8PM.  You will need to provide your own transportation.  The tour will include standing outside at our optical observatory, located on MIT's idylic 1300 acre Millstone Hill property, where we will view the Moon, and several planets through our several large telescopes.  

This event is intended for MIT Community members and their families who have registered for a ticket on Eventbrite.  You may not bring someone who is not registered or show up unannounced. 

It will be COLD, so please dress accordingly.  We will have hot refreshments inside (tea and hot cocoa etc.).  

Location: 50 Groton Rd., Westford, MA 01886.  

Rain date and Weather: Tour is weather dependant.  If we determine weather is going to be bad (snow/rain or heavy clouds), we will cancel the tour and try to find a new date in the near future.  

Cost: No charge for MIT Community members.  We do accept donations to support our outreach efforts. :)

Additional Info: Please note, this tour is at a remote site off-campus. We do have a bathroom on site.  The site is not entirely accessible - if you require any accommodations, please contact wao@mit.edu ahead of time to discuss your needs.  To access the telescope domes you must be able to climb narrow winding staircases.  To access any telescope, you must be able to climb a step ladder/stairs.  All entrances require one to use a step.  Young children will find it difficult to reach eyepieces - we recommend 8yo and above, but please feel free to inquire further if you have questions.