WPI - Blue Hill Observatory Picture Post Collaboration

WPI - Blue Hill Observatory Picture Post Collaboration Phenology, Citizen Science and Fun! This is a citizen science project, so you can help! To learn more about Phenology and how you can help, visit our websites.

Started by Three Worcester Polytechnic Institute students in collaboration with Blue Hill Observatory in Milton, MA we work with Picture Posts for a qualifying project. The Picture Posts are meant to observe the Phenology of the wildlife nearby, to observe changes in the seasons, and to have fun while doing so! Come check out and use our Picture Posts at Blue Hill, its easy, fun, and contributes to a new scientific study! Bluehill.org and https://picturepost.ou.edu/index.jsp

Today is the last day to see Cloud Study by Dana Clancy. We are open until 4:00 today.
12/28/2025

Today is the last day to see Cloud Study by Dana Clancy. We are open until 4:00 today.

We are closing a little early today. Last in-depth tour at 2:30, last General Tour at 2:55. Doors close at 3:30. Saturda...
12/26/2025

We are closing a little early today. Last in-depth tour at 2:30, last General Tour at 2:55. Doors close at 3:30. Saturday 10 to 4, Sunday 9:30 to 4.

we are fortunate to be part of the Raspberry Shake network. Thanks to Alan Kafka and Jay Pulli for this great graphic
12/21/2025

we are fortunate to be part of the Raspberry Shake network. Thanks to Alan Kafka and Jay Pulli for this great graphic

Thanks to  for including us in the Winter Market today. Come get great gifts and support all the local vendors.
12/07/2025

Thanks to for including us in the Winter Market today. Come get great gifts and support all the local vendors.

Though the Webcams at the Observatory don’t capture the Northern Lights, we encourage you to go out with your phone/digi...
11/12/2025

Though the Webcams at the Observatory don’t capture the Northern Lights, we encourage you to go out with your phone/digital camera and point north. They are brilliant in many parts of Massachusetts and of course north.

A reminder that we are open for tours today 10 to 4. We always give discounts to Veterans and active duty service member...
11/11/2025

A reminder that we are open for tours today 10 to 4. We always give discounts to Veterans and active duty service members.

10/12/2025

For the safety of our Staff and Guests we have closed early due to the high winds and rain. We will also be closed Monday 10/13 as the storm will not have subsided until Monday evening or later. Stay safe during this powerful storm.

Enjoying beautiful skies and nice winds at the Fruitlands Museum Kite Day with Kites Over New England page see below for...
08/30/2025

Enjoying beautiful skies and nice winds at the Fruitlands Museum Kite Day with Kites Over New England page see below for coming kite events.

Thanks to Shiri Spear Boston 25 and everyone at Boston 25 News for hosting the LYMC program today.
07/17/2025

Thanks to Shiri Spear Boston 25 and everyone at Boston 25 News for hosting the LYMC program today.

Thanks to the crew from Energetiq Technology for helping remove invasive plants this weekend. We are grateful to all the...
06/16/2025

Thanks to the crew from Energetiq Technology for helping remove invasive plants this weekend. We are grateful to all the volunteers who support the Observatory with their time and talent.

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1 Observatory Service Road
Milton, MA
02186

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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