The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Visitor Center offers many unique programs for visitors that include tours, special events and presentations highlighting Goddard's contributions to America's Space Program. Visitors have the opportunity to hear world-renowned lecturers, see exciting model rocket launches, and participate in one of our special children's programs. Unreserved public tours are offered twice daily for individuals and groups of 15 or less, a choice of walking tours or van tours are available. The 2 1/2-tour includes the NASA Communications Center, the Hubble Space Telescope Operations Control Center and other operations; tours are filled on a first-come, first-served basis; not suitable for children under 10 years old. No tours given on Tuesday and Thursday. The Visitor Center is free of charge, with picnic tables and free parking; open daily, closed major holidays.
Location:
Code 130, Public Affairs Offic, Greenbelt Maryland 20771
Telephone
301-286-8955
Other Science nearby:
(Washington) Explorers Hall
(Rockville) Imagine That
(Baltimore) Maryland Science Center
(Baltimore) National Aquarium in Baltimore
(Washington) Smithsonian Nat. Air and Space Museum
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02/21 Coming to The Greenbelt area
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Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 You can claim Dover, Delaware, the capital city of the First State, as your state capital during the 80th anniversary celebration of the Dover Days Festival!.
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