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Lowell Observatory houses an
interactive exhibit hall and
gift shop. Tours and evening
programs are also available.
On clear nights, guests may
be invited to view the
heavens through their historic
24-inch Clark telescope, now
considered a National
Historic Landmark. The
observatory, founded in 1894
by Boston mathematician
Percival Lowell, has been
instrumental in several
landmark scientific
discoveries, including the
discovery of Pluto.
The
Museum of Northern Arizona,
"the gateway to
understanding the Colorado
Plateau," was founded
in 1928 as a repository for
Native American artifacts
and natural history
specimens from the Colorado
Plateau. Since then, the
museum has evolved into a
regional center of learning
with collections, exhibits,
educational programs,
publications, and research
projects that serve more
than 100,000 people each
year. Call (928) 774-5213 for more
information or tickets.
Northern Arizona University
has a plethora of activities
for visitors
to see, including
performing-arts, athletic
and fine-arts events. Call
888-667-3628 for more
information about upcoming events.
The Flagstaff Symphony
Orchestra has been a source
of enjoyment, enrichment and
pride of the citizens of
Northern Arizona for more
than 50 years. The 82-member
orchestra plays to packed
houses in the Ardrey
Auditorium September through
April. Call (928) 523-5661 or 888-520-7214
for more information about
and tickets to upcoming
concerts.
For more information about
museums and arts events in the
Flagstaff area, visit the
following websites:
The Arboretum at Flagstaff
Flagstaff Cultural Partners
Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra
Grand Canyon IMAX Theater
Heritage Square
Lowell Observatory
Museum of Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona University
Pioneer Museum
Photo provided courtesy
Flagstaff Convention &
Visitors Bureau / Leslie
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