Join
Membership Benefits
There are many benefits to becoming a member of the Cincinnati Observatory, in addition to helping to support the Nation's Oldest Public Observatory. These benefits include:
- Free admission to the year-round Astronomy Friday programs
- Free admission to the historic landmark buildings and permanent collection
- Access to our telescope loan program
- Discounts on special events, programs and classes
- Member’s meeting on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:30 pm
- Discounts in the Gift Shop
You can also get a gift membership using the same link below.
Membership Levels
To join or purchase a gift membership, Click Here or you can complete a Mail In Form. For more details on the different levels and benefits click the level name below
Cost: $40
Who: One Adult
Benefits: All Plus access to our library lending
Cost: $60
Who: Two Adults + children under 18 in household
Benefits: All plus discounted Cosmic Kids admission
Cost: $100
Who: Family
Benefits: All plus Observatory postcard set & two guest passes for any Astronomy Evening
Cost: $250
Who: Family
Benefits: All plus 4 guest passes to Members-Only events/program/classes
Mitchel Society Leadership Level
Cost: $500
- All plus one privately guided, one hour Observatory tour for up to 10 guests
- Invitation to annual Mitchel Society Autumn Equinox reception
Cost: $1,000
- All plus one privately guided, two hour Observatory tour for up to 20 guests
- Unlimited guest passes upon request.