As Yerkes has become a space at the confluence of culture, art, and science, we have so much going on. From our speaker series to our roster of tours to our star parties, keep up to date by getting on our email list, following us on social media, and visiting us in person. We're forever evolving into a place of diverse programs for kids and adults alike. Writers, artists, sculptors, photographers, musicians, engineers, chemists, tech innovators, and astronomers are collaborating to understand how science inspires the arts and how the arts inspire cosmic discovery. We're eager to work together at this epicenter of BIG IDEAS. What was a dormant institution a couple years ago and a construction site under full restoration just last year is now a vibrant place filled with enthusiasm, focus, and new voices in conversation. Discover what’s happening in Cobb & Hale's three domes and the junction of Olmsted ellipses. More importantly, discover how you can tap into the energy.
Thank you for taking time to explore new paths on our website where we extend hands and minds to the universe for collaboration. Whether you’re an astronomer or scientist in any field of study, we’re open for ideas, communication, and research opportunities. If you’re a teacher or student, you will find this modern era of…
This commissioned sculpture visualizes the curvature of the fabric of space-time around celestial objects as described by Einstein, who visited Yerkes in 1921. A planet and its moon, a star modeled from NASA scans of our own sun, and a black hole are represented, each bending space-time in different ways. The curvature of the white…
Spring is here and Morgan House is nearly ready to greet our first guests! Over the past year, Yerkes Future Foundation has been working on the renovation of Morgan House. The home, located near the observatory, was built in 1897 and was originally used as a faculty residence. Including, William Wilson Morgan who worked at…
We are excited to announce that we are hiring! After being open for almost a year now, we are ready to expand our team and grow as an organization. These positions offer a rare opportunity for the right candidates to make their mark on one of the iconic institutions and landscapes in the history of…
Our staff is absolutely jazzed over this piece! Grainger, generally known for their industrial supplies and equipment, have a series of articles on their Grainger Know How page about people and places who make and run big, singular things. Many of these articles have videos that show the real behind the scenes work that these…