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The Penobscot Narrows Observatory
Managed in partnership for the people of Maine and their guests by
Maine Department of Transportation and
Maine Department of Conservation
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Observatory tower is open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week. |
 A one-minute ride on the fastest elevator in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont will take you to the top of the tallest public bridge-observatory in the world. The others are in China, Slovakia and Thailand. Just opened in May 2007, the observatory is already proving to be a popular attraction. The beauty of the Penobscot River and surrounding countryside is immediately apparent as the elevator door slides open to a dizzying view from 420 feet up. Ascend two more levels up to find 360 degrees views, complete with identification panels showing you how to locate nearby mountains, lakes and towns.
Click Here to learn More about the geology of the area. |
NEW SUMMER HOURS: Due to the popularity of the observatory, summer hours will be extended in 2008!
May 1 – June 30
9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily
July 1 – August 31
9:00 am to 7:00 pm daily
September 1 – October 31
9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily |
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Coming this Summer!
Full Moon Madness at the Penobscot Narrows Observatory or Moon Over the Penobscot - The Penobscot Narrows Observatory will be open at night to provide spectacular views of the full moon and surrounding area. The observatory will only be open four nights this season, so don't miss out on this unique experience. Admission is $5 per person and the event begins at 8:15 PM and ends at 12:00 midnight (30 minute maximum stay times apply).
Full Moon Madness Dates and Times
July 18 and 19 (Friday and Saturday)
8:15 pm to midnight
(Rain/cloud dates are 7/20 and 7/21)
August 15 and 16 (Friday and Saturday)
9:00 PM and ends at 12:00 midnight
(Rain/cloud dates are 8/18 and 8/19)
Call our ticket office for more information: (207) 469-6553
Coming this Summer!
Full Moon Madness at the Penobscot Narrows Observatory or Moon Over the Penobscot
The Penobscot Narrows Observatory will be open at night to provide spectacular views of the full moon and surrounding area. The observatory will only be open four nights this season, so don't miss out on this unique experience. Admission is $5 per person and the event begins at 8:15 PM and ends at 12:00 midnight (30 minute maximum stay times apply).
Full Moon Madness Dates and Times:
July 18 and 19 (Friday and Saturday)
8:15 pm to midnight
(Rain/cloud dates are 7/20 and 7/21) |
August 15 and 16 (Friday and Saturday)
9:00 PM and ends at 12:00 midnight
(Rain/cloud dates are 8/18 and 8/19) |
Call our ticket office for more information: (207) 469-6553
Get your fingers dirty...and your hands on pieces of history
You're invited to take part in an
Archaeological Field School
at Fort Knox this summer!
Click Here For Details
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