Bruneau Dunes Observatory offers telescope viewing, astronomy presentations and planetarium programs inside Bruneau Dunes State Park.
Plan your visit
27608 Sand Dunes Rd, Mountain Home, Idaho 83647
- Admission
- $5/person or $20 for parents with their minor children; ages 5 and under free. Park entry is an additional $7/vehicle
- Hours
- 2026: Friday and Saturday evenings, March 13–October 17. September activities begin 6:30 p.m.; October begins 6 p.m.
- Parking
- Use the observatory parking area
- Restrooms
- Park restrooms available; confirm evening and seasonal facilities
- Access
- Confirm telescope access and seating arrangements with the park at 208-366-7919
- Setting
- Indoor and outdoor · Seasonal evening programs
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🌳 Amenities & Features
- 🔭 Telescope viewing
- 🪐 Planetarium
- 🌞 Solar viewing
- 🌌 Astronomy presentations
💡 Good to Know
- September presentations begin at 8:30 and 9 p.m., with telescope viewing 9–11:30 p.m. October presentations begin at 8 and 8:30 p.m., with viewing 8:30–11 p.m.
- Telescope viewing depends on weather. Planetarium programs continue when cloudy; the park may close early for weather or low attendance.
- Check the dated 2026 schedule and contact the park about winter programs or private tours.
Official information · 2026 schedule and fees · Park visitor information
Listing review date: 2026-10-15
Visitor update, October 15, 2026: The park has announced Saturday-night winter observatory programs for November–February. The detailed schedule is still forthcoming; confirm specific dates, times and booking before traveling.