OBSERVATORY OPEN HOUSE: FALL 2009
The Truman State Observatory will be open to the public on the following dates:
- Thursday, September 10
8:00 PM - Tuesday, September 29
8:00 PM - Wednesday and Thursday
October 21 and 22
7 PM - Friday, November 6
7:00 PM - Tuesday, November 17
6:00 PM - Friday, December 11
6:00 PM
Just bring yourselves, your family, and your friends. It can be colder than you expect, so wear warm clothes!
Directions MAP
The Truman State University Observatory is located at the University Farm on Boundary Street.
From the Campus Area: Follow Franklin St. south from campus, then turn right onto La Harpe St. Continue on La Harpe about 1/2 mile, cross Boundary St., and continue straight into the University Farm complex.
From the North: Head south on Osteopathy, then turn right on Michigan St. Take a left turn from Michigan St. on the fourth street; this is Boundary. Follow Boundary St. south about 1/4 mile, then turn right into the University Farm Complex.
From the South: Get on Route H North; at the Kirksville city limits this becomes Boundary St. The University Farm complex is on the left side of the road.
Parking
Parking is available at the University Farm complex. Please park in the large parking area among the barns and buildings, and walk up the short lane to the Observatory building. Follow the red lights!