A form is available for Private Bookings for a night separate from a public opening night or other night advertised as open for general entry.
Optional extras - Supper or a light meal - for prices refer to the booking form.
For school and special groups, go to our education page and download the booking form, or contact the Booking Officer on 03 53327526 to arrange your visit. Visits may be day or evening, Monday to Sunday except Christmas and New years day and Good Friday.
We are open Friday and Saturday evenings, half an hour before sunset for single or less than 10 visitors.
Bookings are preferred for all groups so that the volunteers needed to work the telescopes can be notified well in advance of your visit.
Notification of cancellation of your visit would be greatly appreciated if you cannot attend the Observatory for your booked time.
There is a bus service from the city passing the Observatory. A time table (major stops only) is available at http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/route/view/1800 or phone 61 3 5331 7777.