everything you need to visit the George Observatory at Brazos Bend State Park
Spring Hours
Saturdays: 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Open Saturdays Year Round!
Summer Solstice Hours:
Friday, June 21, 2013: 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Summer Milky Way Viewing Hours:
Friday, July 12, 2013: 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Address:
21901 FM 762, Needville, TX 77461
Planetarium at the Observatory!
Tickets: $3.00
Blast into outer space no matter the weather with our inflatable Discovery Dome Planetarium. A different full-dome adventure is available every half hour on Saturday nights from 3:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $3.
Available Saturday nights from 3:30 - 9:00 p.m.
George Observatory Telescopes
Tickets $5.00 | Members $4.50
All pricing excludes the Brazos Bend State Park Entrance Fee
Weather permitting, telescope tickets become available at the George Observatory Gift Shop at 5:00 p.m. Stargazers marvel at the night sky through one of the George Observatory's telescopes, far away from the light pollution of the big city. It is truly a sight you won't want to miss.
Tickets to view the night sky from the George Observatory telescopes go on sale at 5 p.m. at the George Observatory Gift Shop on a first come, first serve basis. Because stargazing is weather dependent, tickets may only be purchased in-person. In the event of overcast skies, tours and talks by our expert astronomers are still available. Telescope tickets are $5.
Available Saturday nights.
Park Entrance Fees
Brazos Bend State Park charges an entrance fee, which must be paid to gain access to the George Observatory as well as all State Park programs.
Ages 12 and under
Free!
Ages 13 - 64
$7 per person
General Directions
The George Observatory is located in Brazos Bend State Park, approximately a one-hour drive from downtown Houston.
From Highway 59
Take Hwy. 59 south to the Crabb River Road exit. Go left under the freeway and stay on Crabb River Road over the railroad tracks. The road changes names to FM 762 once you go over the tracks. Stay on FM 762 for 12 miles until you get to the entrance of Brazos Bend State Park.
From Highway 288
Take Highway 288 south, take a right on FM 1462, go about 13 miles and turn right on FM 762. The park entrance is 1.5 miles on the right. This route is marked with brown state information signs to guide you.
Group Reservations
The George Observatory is available on Friday nights by reservation for groups of 30 to 100 people. Call now for reservations as Friday nights books up about 6 months in advance.
Cost: $10 per person
Contact: (281) 242-3055
Weekdays
School groups can attend astronomy classes by reservation. Private groups can schedule tours, Challenger missions and astronomy classes.
For more information contact: (281) 242-3055
