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History, Preservation and Science Education
Enjoy one of the most exciting learning opportunities in the Greater Cincinnati area. Become a member and help us maintain an important part of Cincinnati's and the nation's scientific and architectural heritage.

Situated atop the rolling hillsides of Mt.Lookout, the Observatory is home to the world's oldest telescope still in use nightly by the general public. Two handsome National Historic Landmark buildings; one designed in 1873 by Samuel Hannaford, complement the institutions park-like setting.

Membership Levels

It's easy to become a member. Just call 321-5186
Click Here for a mail-in application

$35 FOTO Individual

$50 FOTO Family Membership
Help support and restore the Observatory. 
Quarterly newsletter and 10% discount in our gift shop. FOTO meetings, programs and activities. Includes the monthly FOTO newsletter.

$75 Director's Star Cluster Membership
All the above, plus two tickets to one lecture in our lecture series.

$100 Mars Membership
All the above plus 20% off building rentals.

$250 Venus Membership
All the above plus one free night of Private Viewing!

$500 Moon Membership
All the above plus 2 tickets to ALL lectures in the lecture series.

$1000 Sun Membership
All the above plus free admission to special events and one free building rental