MT WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY
NORTH CONWAY, NH
Mount Washington Observatory is a weather observatory located at the summit of Mount Washington, the highest peak in the northeastern United States. It is located in North Conway, New Hampshire, and is operated by the Mount Washington Observatory, a non-profit organization.
The observatory was established in 1932 and has been continuously operating since then. It is staffed year-round by a team of meteorologists who collect weather data, conduct research, and provide educational programs to visitors.
The observatory is equipped with a wide range of instruments for measuring weather conditions, including temperature, wind speed and direction, precipitation, and atmospheric pressure. It also has cameras that provide live views of the summit and surrounding area.
Visitors can access the observatory by hiking or driving up the mountain, or by taking the historic Mount Washington Cog Railway. The observatory offers guided tours, educational programs, and exhibits that showcase the history and science of weather observation.
In addition to its scientific activities, the observatory also plays an important role in public safety. It provides vital weather information to hikers, climbers, and other outdoor enthusiasts, helping to prevent accidents and fatalities on the mountain.
MT WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY is a Science & Technology Museums & Planetarium in NORTH CONWAY NH. US MID #8403300090
The museum is classed as SCI (Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 2,140,874 from tax period 201304 (YYYYMM).
Contact MT WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY
- telephone: 6033562137
- website: http://www.mountwashington.org
MOUNT WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY
2779 WHITE MOUNTAIN HWY
NORTH CONWAY
NH
03860-5194
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MT WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY Information
| MID # | 8403300090 |
| Name | MOUNT WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY |
| Alternate Name | MT WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY |
| Classification | Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums, , New England |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 020225135 |
| NTEECC | U31 |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201304 |
| INCOME | 2,357,079 |
| REVENUE | 2,140,874 |
| LAT/LONG | 44.056507, -71.13139 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 33 FIPS County Code: 003 US Census Tract: 955300 US Census Block: 3026 |