Please Note

The South Shore of Holmes Lake normally closes at 6 pm; however it will be kept open on those nights when Hyde Observatory is open, for Hyde Observatory patrons only.

Current Programs and Schedule: Call (402) 441-7094

FREE!
NO ADMISSION CHARGED!

Directions to Hyde Observatory

Hyde Memorial Observatory is located on the south side of Holmes Lake in Southeast Lincoln Nebraska. From downtown take Normal Boulevard all the way to South 70th Street, then turn south (right) and continue (past the North Shore Road entrance) to the South Shore Road entrance to Holmes Park. This is the same entrance used to get to the golf course. Turn west (right) onto the South Shore Road and continue (past the golf course turnoff) until you see the observatory on your left.
Hours
Every* Saturday Year Round
Season Hours
April - September Sunset to 11 PM
October - March 7 PM to 10 PM
*Hyde may be closed if Saturday falls on or very near a major holiday. If in doubt call first.



Special Arrangements

Special arrangements can be made for groups of 20 or more (clubs, church groups, classes or even just a group of friends) on nights other than the regularly scheduled Saturday nights. Here is how Hyde can help:
  1. The observatory can be opened for special groups
  2. Observatory staff can sometimes visit your group to give a presentation or sky tour.
To make special arrangements call
1-402-441-7895 (weekdays 8:30 am & 5:00 pm) at least two weeks in advance. There is no charge, although a small honorarium may be requested for visiting speakers.




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