The George Observatory main campus is closed until further notice for renovations. Fear not stargazers, we will still be setting up at the Nature Center every Saturday from Sunset – 10 PM (weather permitting).
Celebrate At The George Observatory! Your child can blast off for fun on their birthday! Register for one of these exciting missions for kids 7 and up* and bring the cake to enjoy beautiful Brazos Bend State Park during the party.
SS Observer Junior Expedition Birthday Party
This unique hour-long program gives 7 to 9-year-olds the opportunity to fly into space. You must have one adult for every three children.
| Cost: | $300/expedition for Members $325/mission for non-Members |
| Max: | 20 children/expedition |
| Ages: | 7 – 9 years old |
| When: | Can be scheduled between 10 am and 1 pm on Saturdays |
SS Observer Mini Expedition Birthday Party
Students become astronauts operating the spacecraft on the one-hour expedition. Museum staff will operate Mission Control for the spacecraft.
| Cost: | $300/expedition for Members $325/expedition for non-Members |
| Max: | 20 children/expedition |
| Ages: | 10 years and up |
| When: | Can be scheduled between 10 am and 1 pm on Saturdays |
Your expedition fee includes the use of an indoor table for 1 hour. There are also covered pavilions for rent in the State Park for the entire day.
Park Entrance Fees apply:
$7 per person ages 12 and up.