Visit Us
Thank you for your interest in visiting us. We operate facilities on the summit of Mount Washington, New Hampshire. Our mountaintop weather station is a working research station. Tours of it are available to members of Mount Washington Observatory (MWOBS) only and must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
Summer Visits
Our weather station and Extreme Mount Washington Museum are located in Mount Washington State Park in the Sherman Adams Visitor Center. Between mid-May to mid-October, you can visit the summit of New England’s highest peak via car, train, or by foot.
For trail information and advice, we recommend contacting the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC). Maps and guidebooks may be purchased in our online shop, and guide services are available through several local outdoor schools.
Winter Visits
When the Mt. Washington Auto Road and others close for winter, usually mid-October to mid-May, the Mount Washington State Park also closes and no facilities are available to the public. The only way to visit us in winter is to participate in a Mount Washington Observatory trip. We offer overnight educational snowcat trips, teacher professional development, and partner-led overnight climbing trips.
Visiting Us In North Conway
In the town of North Conway, New Hampshire, we also operate the Gladys Brooks Memorial Library and our administrative offices. Visit us anytime.
Mount Washington Observatory 2779
White Mountain Highway
North Conway, NH 03860
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