The offices of the Vatican Observatory are located within the Papal summer gardens, close to Albano Laziale. Visits to the Vatican Observatory sites are constrained by our small staff. Individual visits to the Observatory are not possible.  Researchers and scientists visiting the observatory may write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.The direct address is Piazza Pia 5, Albano Laziale, Roma (https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZsujSAvquf3rKuzX6). The closest train station is Albano Laziale, from which there is train to Roma Termini.

Visits to the Vatican Observatory's historical sites: the telescopes on the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo and the domes and visitor center in the Papal Gardens of Castel Gandolfo are accessible through the Vatican museums. Tickets can be obtained at https://tickets.museivaticani.va/home

You can also write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone: +39 06 69863260

Visits to the Papal Gardens are organized by Borgo Laudato Si' https://www.laudatosi.va/borgo-laudato-si/

Our telescope VATT on Mount Graham in Arizona is in a protected Forest Service area. Visits can be arranged through the Eastern Arizona College Discovery Park Campus: https://www.eac.edu/discoverypark/mgio.shtm