Budding astronomers can sample the George Observatory's magnificent stargazing, right on the Brazos Bend State Park grounds. The Observatory is a satellite facility of the Houston Museum of Natural Science. It houses the Challenger Learning Center for...
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DIRECTIONS
The Observatory is about a one-hour drive from Downtown Houston. Take Highway 59 South and exit Crabb River Road. Or take State Highway 288 South to FM 1462 West; take FM 1462 to FM 762 South. Follow the signs into Brazos Bend State Park.
OPEN HOURS
Sat 3pm-10pm (Admission into the park ends at 10pm, but viewing continues until 11pm for those already admitted.)