About this Event
Intended for teens and adults due to the length of the tour, delicate nature of the antique instruments, and advanced depth of the exhibit explanations. Tours typically run 90-120 minutes and are FREE (but donations are greatly appreciated).
Tour Vanderbilt's Dyer Observatory and its interior exhibits--including the Seyfert Telescope in the grand dome. Weather permitting, visitors will also venture outside to see the sundial garden and view the Sun through the solar telescope. When conditions are right, guests may view a planet or star through the historic Seyfert Telescope.
Please note:
- EACH PERSON IN YOUR GROUP MUST BE REGISTERED (so we may prevent overcrowding).
- You do not need to bring a printed ticket; there will be a guest list.
- Because this is a historic museum setting, we ask attendees to be mindful of the delicate nature of our exhibits and equipment.
- Dress for the weather, for part of the tour will be outside (weather permitting). Closed-toe footwear is suggested.
- IF YOUR PLANS CHANGE and you cannot attend, you may invite someone you know to use your tickets/names for entry -OR- PLEASE RELEASE YOUR TICKETS back to Eventbrite so someone else may attend.
- You and members of your group understand that VU may take photos that include you for social media or other uses and that VU cannot prevent you from being photographed by others.
- Please be considerate of other guests and do not hold up the line with photos through the telescope. With the attendant's permission, you may attempt a photo after the line clears.
- Because this is Vanderbilt University property, firearms and smoking are not allowed.
Accessibility:
- The exhibits on the main floor are easily accessible, as are the solar telescope and the paved sundial garden outside.
- The Seyfert Telescope is on the second floor and only accessible by twenty steps, split by a large landing.
- Notify the staff if you have special parking needs.
Address: 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood TN 37027 (NOT the main Vanderbilt campus)
No tickets available at door. This is an all-weather event.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood, United States
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