Burrell Memorial Observatory
Baldwin-Wallace University
28 Fifth Street
Berea, Ohio
Burrell Memorial Observatory (1940) was a gift of Mrs. Katherine Ward Burrell in honor of her husband, a widely known designer and engineer who built some of the world’s largest telescopes. It contains a 13 3/8-inch Warner and Swasey refracting telescope, display room, and astronomy classrooms. The telescope is used in astronomy instruction by the Department of Physics. The interior of the building has been refurbished to suit current needs. Burrell is one of Ohio’s most beautiful surviving vintage observatories.
Open houses are scheduled at various times throughout the year. Call (440) 826-2312 to be put on the email list to receive notification of the programs. Those interested may also call the Observatory line at (440) 826-2223 for the latest program information.
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Do you have hours during the week or weekends that you would be open to the public? My grandson LOVES space and the stars and planets. He is 7 years old. He would love to see your observatory
Dear Ms. Ford: Observatories of Ohio does not operate any observatories. The facilities listed are operated by their owners who can provide you with the information you seek. I am sorry the university killed the webpage we had linked to and I have not yet found a replacement. In our own brief text describing Baldwin Wallace’s observatory you will find two contact telephone numbers; please call those numbers for more information. Thanks for visiting and I hope you get the opportunity to look through the big BW telescope — it’s wonderful! — JG