Private Group Tours
How to Schedule
Private group tours can be scheduled by appointment for daytime hours Monday-Sunday as well as evening tours Tuesday-Thursday. Here’s what to do:
Please email holcombobservatory@butler.edu with:
- Your organization’s name
- Dates and times you are interested in
- Number of anticipated guests
- A cell number as an emergency contact
- Choose a planetarium show from our list of full dome planetarium programs and include the title of the show you would prefer in your email. Note that most of our shows also are accompanied by educators’ guides. If you would like to choose later, please indicate that in your email.
Payment is made at the time of the tour. The cost is a minimum of $99, with $3 per extra person over 33 patrons payable by cash, credit card, or check made out to the Holcomb Observatory. If paying by credit card, please have it with you to avoid an additional 3.5% transaction fee. Group tours are limited to 50 guests at a time in the planetarium. For larger groups, please provide that information in your request so we can plan accordingly. A student to adult ratio of 15:1 is recommended for all group visits to maintain quietness during the tour. One person / representative of your group should be responsible for the group’s payment. This payment should be given to the tour docent upon your arrival.
For accessibility information or to request disability-related accommodations, please visit butler.edu/event-accommodations.