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Free or discounted entry for members of ASTC Passport Program.

McDonald Observatory & Frank N. Bash Visitors Center

Ages 6–16
3640 Dark Sky Dr, McDonald Observatory, TX 79734, USA

About this place

McDonald Observatory & Frank N. Bash Visitors Center is an astronomical observation and education facility located in McDonald Observatory, Texas. Families can take part in public programs, guided visits, and star parties, while teachers and students have access to field trips, classroom activities, and distance learning options. The center also offers information on accessibility, weather conditions, and directions to help visitors plan their trip.

If you are a member here

A membership to McDonald Observatory & Frank N. Bash Visitors Center carries reciprocal admission, so the same card is worth free or discounted entry at other places in this program.

Reciprocal programs are built for travel and most exclude places close to the one where you hold your membership, so this is worth the most when you are away from home. How reciprocal memberships work

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