# Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium, United States: what it is and when to go

> Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium is an observatory and planetarium in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S in United States. Interests: With kids and Stargazing. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/holcomb-observatory-and-planetarium/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Observatory and planetarium in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S · With kids, Stargazing
- **Where:** United States · Lake Road 702, 46208, Indianapolis
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** ORD Chicago, 279 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 39.84147, -86.17138

## What it is and where

Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium is an observatory and planetarium in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S in United States. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Indianapolis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/indianapolis/), where this site lists 41 more places to see, 10.0 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 39.84147, -86.17138; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 279 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=39.841471%2C-86.171377)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=39.841471%2C-86.171377)

It is one of the [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/) and [Stargazing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/estrellas/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 28 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 29 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 41 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 04 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 12 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 49 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 34 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 34 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 55 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 45 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 11 |

In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| With kids | March to October | November to February |
| Stargazing | — | November to March |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Oldfields](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lilly-house/): Historic house museum in Indiana, USA · 1.9 km
- [Indianapolis Museum of Art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/indianapolis-museum-of-art/): Art museum in Indianapolis · 2.1 km
- [Guggman Haus 46th Street](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/guggman-haus-46th-street/): Brewery · 2.3 km
- [The Children's Museum of Indianapolis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/childrens-museum/): Museums and art · 3.6 km
- [Circle City Whiskey Co.](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/circle-city-whiskey-co/): Distillery · 3.8 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: With kids

- [Disneyland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/disneyland/): American theme park in California owned by The Walt Disney Company
- [Walt Disney World](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/walt-disney-world/): resort and entertainment complex in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
- [Bronx Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bronx-zoo/): metropolitan zoo in the Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- [San Diego Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/san-diego-zoo/): zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, United States
- [The Strat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-strat/): hotel, casino, and tower located in Las Vegas
- [National Zoological Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-zoologico-nacional/): zoological park in Washington, D.C., United States

Every United States place under With kids, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium?

It is an observatory and planetarium in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S in United States. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium?

March to October. In June there are 14 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 11.

### How do you get to Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium?

The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 279 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=39.841471%2C-86.171377) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Oldfields](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lilly-house/), [Indianapolis Museum of Art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/indianapolis-museum-of-art/), [Guggman Haus 46th Street](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/guggman-haus-46th-street/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/218972730), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5878998), CC0. More about Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holcomb_Observatory_and_Planetarium). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).