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Stay connected to what’s happening at Yerkes. From programs and events to new ideas taking shape, this is where we share the stories, updates, and thinking behind it all.
'Time Will Tell' sculpture by Ashley Zelinskie on the Yerkes Observatory grounds

Exploring Art @ Yerkes Open House

This sold-out open house celebrates art at Yerkes with local artists, music in the dome, and family activities.
Saturn viewed through a telescope

Exploring the Night Sky Tour Dates for Summer 2026

Summer 2026 tickets are now available for our after-dark Exploring the Night Sky tours with the Great Refractor.
Two 2026 Yerkes summer interns

Welcome, 2026 Yerkes Undergraduate Interns!

Meet the 2026 Yerkes undergraduate summer interns, joining us for nine weeks of hands-on astronomy research.
Photo collage of speakers for the 2026 Speaker Series

2026 Speaker Series

Our 2026 Speaker Series lineup is here, featuring poet Nicholas Gulig, author Robin Wall Kimmerer, and more.
Yerkes Observatory dome illuminated at night

2026 Messier Marathon Open House

This sold-out Messier Marathon open house partners with the Milwaukee Astronomical Society for a night of stars.
Yerkes Observatory building at dusk

Yerkes in 2025

A look back at 2025's milestones in science, education, and the ongoing restoration of Yerkes Observatory.
Educators gathered indoors during a professional development workshop at Yerkes

2026 Educator Professional Development Workshops

K-12 educators are invited back for our 2026 professional development workshops, touring and learning at Yerkes.
Silhouette of a telescope against the night sky

Save the Dates! 2026 Open House Schedule

Save the dates for our 2026 Open House season, now with on-site parking instead of trolley transportation.
Group gathered outside Yerkes Observatory at dusk

Our education team is growing!

Yerkes is hiring an education specialist to help grow our science and outreach programs for the community.

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