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Yerkes Observatory, Williams Bay

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#2 of 19 in Childrens Museums in Wisconsin

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By FellowTraveler758191

I took a group to Yerkes Observatory and we had an outstanding tour! With the change of ownership and the downtime the facility experienced through the pandemic, I had no idea what to expect, but the.... more

I took a group to Yerkes Observatory and we had an outstanding tour! With the change of ownership and the downtime the facility experienced through the pandemic, I had no idea what to expect, but the.... more »
By Elizabeth W

Visited the ongoing glass building of The World's Largest Glass Christmas Tree. Glass artist Jason Mack melts donated recycled glass high up in a high temp oven. Standing on a secure platform, he..... more

Visited the ongoing glass building of The World's Largest Glass Christmas Tree. Glass artist Jason Mack melts donated recycled glass high up in a high temp oven. Standing on a secure platform, he..... more »

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By Constance Graska

This was such an interesting place. To stand were Albert Einstein once stood was surreal. It was truly a step back in time. Stunningly beautiful. It was history in 3D. Highly recommend for adults that have any interest in astronomy and/or history. Incredible - you will NOT be disappointed.

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By Kim Anderson

I am so glad they opened up again and are restoring the building. My 15, 12 and 11 year old kids loved the tour. My daughter even got to push the button to make the observatory deck go down. I'm excited to see what they offer in 2023. Keep up the great work!

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