Yerkes Observatory Tours

Reviews of Yerkes Observatory

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5/5 - Excellent

MatthewK
Jan 21, 2019

You all have missed a GREAT experience! University of Chicago closed it in October and there was not enough support from the community or State of WI to take it over. What a tragedy!!!

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler
Nov 4, 2018

Yerkes is now permanently closed. Very Sad!

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