Entry No. 35 — the Columbus file — filed under: observatory

Perkins Observatory

Founded in 1923, this historic active research facility was once home to the world's third-largest telescope and now hosts romantic public stargazing programs.

The move: Reserve tickets for a Friday night public program to explore the vintage brick structure and peer at distant planets through their massive telescopes.

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

Where: 3199 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH 43015

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

Plan a visit & invite your people →

Further reading: columbusastronomy.org · Wikipedia

last checked: 2026-07-21