Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory

Check this Out!

We were lucky enough to be able to get a tour of this facility. The view driving up to the main gate is thrilling - don't look down! Such dedicated and knowledgeable staff willing to show, explain, te...

Check this Out!

We were lucky enough to be able to get a tour of this facility. The view driving up to the main gate is thrilling - don't look down! Such dedicated and knowledgeable staff willing to show, explain, te...

Only open to the public once a month--so plan accordingly

When planning our trip to Nashville, Tennessee, we discovered that the Dyer Observatory at Vanderbilt University is open to the public only once a month. Fortunately, the date coincided with our visit...

Only open to the public once a month--so plan accordingly

When planning our trip to Nashville, Tennessee, we discovered that the Dyer Observatory at Vanderbilt University is open to the public only once a month. Fortunately, the date coincided with our visit...

The observatory is a unique experience from the drive up the winding hill road to the displays and lectures.

the observatory is only open to the public 1 evening a month so you have to purchase tickets in advance. We waited too late to purchase our tickets when we were visiting the area but we put our names...