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Let a scientist guide your visit, or explore on your own
Design your own visit from a library of programs and planetarium shows
PARI can provide the knowledge and experience to support scouting acheivements
We have options from tent-side star-gazing to comfortable cabins
Customize your special event at PARI for exactly what your group needs
View meteor showers, planets, nebulae, and galaxies, or take in a guest speaker or one-of-a-kind activity
Customize your special event at PARI for exactly what your group needs
Create a multi-day stay full of learning and discovery or use PARI as a base to explore the region
Admission to our museum and grounds will be free for North Carolina residents on this day thanks to the generous support of our partners. Bring friends and family and enjoy a beautiful fall day in the mountains with science and learning!
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