Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center has a new home on the web. Our redesigned website at bluehill.org is built to be faster, clearer, and easier to navigate — whether you are planning a visit, exploring our climate data, or supporting our mission.

The new site brings together our science, education, events, and giving pages under one roof, with a streamlined experience for members and first-time visitors alike. All previous links from bluehillobservatory.org redirect automatically.

What was once our gift shop has been transformed into Café 635 — named for the elevation of Great Blue Hill — a combined café and shop space where visitors can grab a coffee, browse locally inspired goods, and take in the view. It is the kind of place that earns a second visit.

Café 635 is already home to our new Open Mic Night series, held on the last Sunday of each month through September. The space is designed to be as welcoming after a hike as it is before a school program.

Our Scientific Discovery Hall has been redesigned from the ground up — reorganized to function seamlessly as both a classroom and an event space. The updated layout gives visiting student groups a more focused, productive learning environment, while remaining fully flexible for lectures, programs, and community gatherings.

The redesign reflects our commitment to hands-on science education as a core part of the Observatory’s mission. With more student groups than ever making their way to Great Blue Hill, having a classroom space that truly works makes a real difference.