Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory, Pope John Paul II Park Reservation
Facts and practical information
The Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory, also known as Great Blue Hill Weather Observatory, Blue Hill Weather Observatory, or simply the Blue Hill Observatory, in Milton, Massachusetts is the foremost structure associated with the history of weather observations in the United States. Located atop Great Blue Hill at the junction of Interstate 93 and Route 138 about 10 miles south of Boston, Massachusetts, it is home to the oldest continuous weather record in North America, and was the location of the earliest kite soundings of the atmosphere in North America in the 1890s, as well as the development of the radiosonde in the 1930s. ()
1 Observatory Service RdMiltonPope John Paul II Park Reservation 02186
Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Blue Hills Ski Area, Great Blue Hill, Blue Hills Reservation, Houghton's Pond.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory open?
- Monday 12:30 pm - 4 pm
- Tuesday 12:30 pm - 4 pm
- Wednesday 12:30 pm - 4 pm
- Thursday 12:30 pm - 4 pm
- Friday 12:30 pm - 4 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
- Sunday 10 am - 4 pm