Directions to the Observatory

The observatory is located at 24 Park Ave., Bridgewater, MA 02325


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Directions from the North

  • Take I-93 to Route 24 South
  • Follow Route 24 South to Exit 15 (Bridgewater/Raynham - Route 104).
  • Take Route 104 East to stop sign (approximately three miles).
  • Turn left and approach rotary in Bridgewater Center.
  • Enter the rotary. Turn onto School Street, which is the 2nd exit.
  • Turn left onto Summer Street.
  • Take the first right, onto Park Ave. You will pass several buildings, including the science building with the dome on top.
  • Turn into the chapel parking lot on the left past the buildings. Park and enter the science building through the doors closest to the parking lot.

Directions from the West

  • Follow the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) to I-495 South to Exit 7A (Route 24 North).
  • Once on Route 24 North, take Exit 15 (Bridgewater/Raynham - Route 104).
  • Follow Route 104 East to stop sign (approximately three miles).
  • Turn left and approach rotary in Bridgewater Center.
  • Enter the rotary. Turn onto School Street, which is the 2nd exit.
  • Turn left onto Summer Street.
  • Take the first right, onto Park Ave. You will pass several buildings, including the science building with the dome on top.
  • Turn into the chapel parking lot on the left past the buildings. Park and enter the science building through the doors closest to the parking lot.

Directions from the East

  • Follow Route 106 West to Route 104.
  • Turn left at traffic island marked Summer Street (Mobil gasoline station on right).
  • Continue on Summer Street until you reach Park Ave. Turn right.
  • Follow Park Ave. until you reach a parking lot on your right (this is the chapel lot). Park here.
  • The science building is the building with the dome on top on the far side of the lot. Enter through the doors closest to the lot.

Directions from Providence, Rhode Island and Points South

  • Follow I-95 North to I-495 South to Exit 7A (Route 24 North).
  • Once on Route 24 North, take exit 15 (first exit, Bridgewater/Raynham - Route 104.
  • Take Route 104 East to stop sign (approximately three miles).
  • Turn left and approach rotary in Bridgewater Center.
  • Enter the rotary. Turn onto School Street, which is the 2nd exit.
  • Turn left onto Summer Street.
  • Take the first right, onto Park Ave. You will pass several buildings, including the science building with the dome on top.
  • Turn into the chapel parking lot on the left past the buildings. Park and enter the science building through the doors closest to the parking lot.

Last Modified: March 19, 2012