ACT Heritage Festival - Walking Tour of Mt Stromlo

Join us for a behind the scenes tour of Mt Stromlo as part of the ACT Heritage Festival.

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Explore the fascinating history of Mount Stromlo as the Commonwealth Solar Observatory, its experience and rebirth following the 2003 bushfires, and the notable scientific achievements by its researchers. Discover areas not normally open to the public. Visit Professor Brian Schmidt’s Nobel Prize, our 200kg meteorite, and the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre which hosts our space testing facilities.

Upcoming events

Black and white photo of old car in front of original builiding.
3 May 2025 | 10 - 11:30am

Join us for a behind-the-scenes walking tour of Mt Stromlo Observatory as part of the ACT Heritage Festival

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Black and white photo of old car in front of original builiding.
10 May 2025 | 10 - 11:30am

Join us for a behind-the-scenes walking tour of Mt Stromlo Observatory as part of the ACT Heritage Festival

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Past events

Black and white photo of old car in front of original builiding.
26 Apr 2025 | 10 - 11:30am

Join us for a behind-the-scenes walking tour of Mt Stromlo Observatory as part of the ACT Heritage Festival

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