News & Events

The UMBC Observatory team offers various events that are open to the public and completely free. A listing of them is given below as linked from the myUMBC Group Page for the Observatory.

It is important to note that the telescope is located in a dome on top of the Physics Building on the UMBC campus.  Access to the dome involves climbing & descending two ladders, which may be a challenge to some visitors such as children and people with physical disabilities. Please refer to the Dome Access page to avoid disappointment. However, touring the dome is only a part of these events, and much learning and discussion is still available.

Show Upcoming

Aug
9

Tour Baltimore with Dr. Kate

The History of Public Transportation in Baltimore

Location

Online

Date

August 9, 2021 – Aug 13, 2021 (All Day Event)

Description

Each month, “tour” Baltimore with Dr. Kate Drabinski.  Digital story will be posted on August 9 at 9AM. In August 1885, Baltimore became the first city in the United States to have a...