Education

Bringing Science to Life

Sharing the science and wonder of Mount Washington has been an integral part of the Observatory's mission since our founding in 1932. Today, we are proud to continue that legacy with a number of diverse, innovative educational opportunities.

MUSEUMS

Weather Discovery Center

A free, interactive science museum in the village of North Conway, New Hampshire offering group tours, camp-ins, and a twice-daily live video chat with our summit weather station

Mount Washington Museum

A human and natural history museum located inside the Mt. Washington State Park Visitor Center on the summit of Mount Washington

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Distance Learning

Science education programs conducted from our mountaintop weather station via live, interactive video conferencing technology

Classroom Programs

Traveling science education programs conducted in your classroom or learning center

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

Lectures for the General Public

Customized presentations about the science, history, and work of the Mount Washington Observatory

Science in the Mountains Lecture Series

A free, science-based lecture series held at the Weather Discovery Center on Wednesday nights in July and August

SUMMIT TRIPS

Winter Overnight Snow Cat Trips

The ultimate Mount Washington experience, our EduTrips offer snow cat transportation and the exclusive opportunity to experience a night on Mount Washington in its most alluring season

Winter Snow Cat Day Trips

A thrilling alpine adventure in a succinct, affordable format, our winter day trips take you to the top of New England and back in a day

Overnight Mountaineering Trips

Offering the best of both worlds, our partner-led climbing trips provide a guided mountaineering ascent combined with an overnight in our weather station

Summer Overnight Trips

The only way to linger on after the crowds have descended, our Summit Adventures allow you to experience the summer solitude of a night on Mount Washington