LOVE THE STARS 2024 1-  10 March Take your measurement from your backyard Report Here Free: Have a short practice session at the Observatory to learn how you can be […]

Saturday 9th March Looking for something to do this Labour Day Long weekend?  Want to learn more about our amazing universe? On Saturday the 9th of March the Ballarat Observatory […]

FAMILY EVENT 6.30pm Bring along a picnic  to have outside under the stars, beautiful grounds and plenty of space to spread out. Refreshments and snacks available at the the Third […]

3rd April 2024   Sean Dooley the “Birdman” at the Observatory for two sessions plus activities for Children in the afternoon and viewing at the telescopes at the evening session. […]

Thursdays 9.45am and 4pm during Term 2* Our 45 minute Little Learners sessions incorporate astronomy, science language, thinking skills and fun for  little and not so little learners. Note: Sessions […]

2nd -8th April 2024 EVENTS  Walk on the Wild Side - Tuesday 2nd and Friday 5th     6.15pm - 9.15pm Join in with Andrew for a Walk on the Wild Side […]

9th April - 13th of April 2024 Looking for something to do in the school holidays? Join our nerdy school holiday program and learn more about our amazing universe. Bookings […]

138th Anniversary Oddie Lecture IV -  2024 - Lorayne Branch will be our Guest Speaker and will talk about her Great Grandfather Henry Sutton. Henry Sutton’s great-granddaughter, and biographer, Lorayne […]

138th Year 18th-26th May Discover the amazing and delightful observatory and our collection of instruments, books and space endeavour models. Safe viewing of the Sun after the tour if clear […]

Our Explore! events feature a presentation and Q&A about a topic in astronomy followed by a guided tour of the observatory. Upcoming Explore Events 04 June | 4.00pm-5.00pm | Topic: […]