Standard Admission
The standard I Heart Pluto Festival ticket grants all-day access to Lowell Observatory and the evening 90th Anniversary Celebration at NAU’s Cline Auditorium. Events include the rededication of the Zeiss Blink Comparator, Pluto tours and the Art Gallery Reception at Lowell Observatory.
- All-day admission to Lowell Observatory on Feb 15
- Rededication of the Blink Comparator at Lowell Observatory
- Pluto tour at Lowell Observatory
- Art Gallery Reception at Lowell Observatory
- Evening admission to the 90th Anniversary Celebration at NAU’s Cline Auditorium on Feb 15
- Commemorative I Heart Pluto t-shirt
- Can cooler
- Behind-the-scenes VIP Pluto tour at Lowell Observatory
- 3-hour VIP bus tour of Pluto-related facilities at Northern Arizona University and the US Naval Observatory, Flagstaff Station
- Complimentary entry to Pluto Discovery Day at the Orpheum on Feb 18 (see below for tickets)
$22 / Adult
$20 / Senior
$14 / Child(Ages 5 - 17)
*Lowell Observatory members receive free admission at the door as one of their member perks.
Pluto Lover Package
For individuals wanting an even richer Pluto experience, you can purchase the Pluto Lover Package. In addition to admission to Lowell Observatory and all of the special Pluto events on Feb 15, you will receive a special commemorative I Heart Pluto t-shirt and can cooler.
- All-day admission to Lowell Observatory on Feb 15
- Rededication of the Blink Comparator at Lowell Observatory
- Pluto tour at Lowell Observatory
- Art Gallery Reception at Lowell Observatory
- Evening admission to the 90th Anniversary Celebration at NAU’s Cline Auditorium on Feb 15
- Commemorative I Heart Pluto t-shirt
- Can cooler
- Behind-the-scenes VIP Pluto tour at Lowell Observatory
- 3-hour VIP bus tour of Pluto-related facilities at Northern Arizona University and the US Naval Observatory, Flagstaff Station
- Complimentary entry to Pluto Discovery Day at the Orpheum on Feb 18 (see below for tickets)
$45 / Adult
$35 / Child(Ages 5 - 17)
*Lowell Observatory members receive free admission at the door as one of their member perks. T-shirts and can cooler will be available for purchase on site with the 10% member discount. Members can email orders@lowell.edu to reserve a t-shirt size.
VIP Pluto Experience
The VIP Pluto Experience includes all the benefits of the Pluto Lover Package, plus a behind-the-scenes VIP Pluto tour at Lowell and a 3-hour VIP bus tour of Pluto-related facilities at Northern Arizona University and the US Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station. The VIP Pluto Experience requires advance reservation and has limited spaces available.
- All-day admission to Lowell Observatory on Feb 15
- Rededication of the Blink Comparator at Lowell Observatory
- Pluto tour at Lowell Observatory
- Art Gallery Reception at Lowell Observatory
- Evening admission to the 90th Anniversary Celebration at NAU’s Cline Auditorium on Feb 15
- Commemorative I Heart Pluto t-shirt
- Can cooler
- Behind-the-scenes VIP Pluto tour at Lowell Observatory
- 3-hour VIP bus tour of Pluto-related facilities at Northern Arizona University and the US Naval Observatory, Flagstaff Station
- Complimentary entry to Pluto Discovery Day at the Orpheum on Feb 18
$100 / Person
*No discount for Lowell Observatory members.
Pluto Discovery Day at the Orpheum Theater
Tuesday, February 18
In conjunction with the Flagstaff Film Festival and Downtown Business Alliance, this program celebrates Clyde Tombaugh’s Day of Discovery of Pluto, on February 18, 1930.
6pm | Doors open
7 – 9pm | Pluto Discovery Day programming
- Lowell Observatory Historian Kevin Schindler will retrace Tombaugh’s Day of Discovery, from his startling detection of Pluto at Lowell Observatory to several spots in downtown Flagstaff and ending at the Orpheum Theater, where he watched the 1929 film, The Virginian.
- Lowell Observatory Planetary Scientist Will Grundy and Northern Arizona University Professor Steve Tegler will discuss Pluto research currently going on in Flagstaff.
- City of Flagstaff officials will talk about what Pluto means to our community, “The Home of Pluto”
- The beer makers at Mother Road Brewing will introduce their limited-edition Pluto Porter. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase this and other drinks throughout the evening.
- Culinary experts from Karma Sushi Bar Grill will share the story behind their Pluto Roll.
- The Flagstaff Film Festival will show several movie shorts highlighting the spirit of adventure and discovery. Stay tuned for a list of the shorts.
$5.50 / Person(+$1.50 Orpheum service charge)
