Entry No. 30 — the Cleveland file — filed under: records

Burrell Memorial Observatory

Built in 1940, this vintage campus observatory houses a magnificent 13 3/8-inch Warner & Swasey refracting telescope, the second-largest of its kind in Ohio. It opens its doors to the public for special stargazing nights and lectures, offering a hands-on step back in time.

The move: Attend one of the free public astronomy lectures at the nearby Kleist Center, then walk over to the observatory to peer through the vintage brass-knobbed refractor telescope and watch the dome manually crank open.

• 📍 Berea
• 💸 $
• ⚡ Low-key
• 🌗 Outdoors

Where: 42 E Fifth Ave, Berea, OH 44017

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: bw.edu · clevelandartsevents.com

last checked: 2026-07-21