Snow King Observatory & Planetarium

Jackson Hole, WY | leisure | 1 to 2 hours

100 E Snow King Ave, Jackson, WY 83001, USA


Overview

Snow King Observatory & Planetarium is the only mountaintop planetarium in the United States, perched at the summit of Snow King Mountain in downtown Jackson. The 37-seat 360° dome hosts daytime shows exploring the solar system and cosmos. At night, a 1-meter primary mirror Planewave telescope opens for stargazing in some of Wyoming's darkest skies — just blocks from the Town Square. Daytime experience tickets are $35 without the gondola, $60 with a scenic gondola ride; nighttime sessions run 9pm–12am and require a separate reservation.

Activity Type: leisure

Costs: Day = $35 (no gondola) or $60 (with gondola) Night stargazing = $35
Duration: 1 to 2 hours

Inhaven Insights

  • What's great

    What's great

    Mountaintop Planetarium

    Mountaintop planetarium in the US — day shows and nighttime telescope at the summit.

  • What's unique

    What's unique

    1-Meter Telescope

    A 1-meter Planewave telescope brings Wyoming's dark skies to life at the Snow King summit.

  • What's worth knowing

    What's worth knowing

    Night Sessions Separate

    Night stargazing sessions (9pm-12am) require a separate reservation from the daytime experience.

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