The center features aircraft and spacecraft suspended from a 94-foot ceiling, in addition to NASA displays. Displays include the Apollo 12 command module, a lunar lander, a moon rock collected during the Apollo 17 mission and a meteorite from Mars as well as several hands-on exhibits. An IMAX theater presents films on a rotating schedule. The center also has a gallery depicting the area's history; a seven-story observation deck provides panoramic views. Open daily 10am-5pm (also Thursday-Sunday 5-7pm), Memorial Day-Labor Day; daily 10am-5pm, the rest of the year. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Location:
600 Settlers Landing Rd, Hampton Virginia 23669
Telephone
757-727-0800 Toll Free: 800-296-0800
Other Transportation nearby:
(Williamsburg) America's Railroads on Parade
(Norfolk) American Rover Tall Sailing Ship Cruises
(Norfolk) American Rover Tall Ship Cruises
(Norfolk) Captain Alex Charters
(Norfolk) Carrie B. Cruises
(Chesapeake) Chesapeake Municipal Airport
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02/21 Coming to The Hampton area
Pork in the Park BBQ Festival Salisbury MD April19-21 Follow your nose to the Pork in the Park BBQ Festival. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this Eastern Shore staple will be served up April 19-21st at Salisbury's WinterPlace Park.
Hampton Roads Greek Festival Hampton Roads VA May30-June2 Winner of the Peninsula Gold Award for best outdoor festival in 2012.
Virginia Pork Festival Emporia VA June12 The Virginia Pork Festival is one of the East Coast's largest food festivals, combines outstanding pork dishes with continuous live music from multiple stages.
66th Annual Hard Crab Derby Crisfield MD August30-September1 Held at the Somers Cove Marina. Crab Races, Crab Cooking Contest, Crab Picking contest, Parade, Skiff Races, Boat Docking Contest, Crafts, Carnival, Games, Swim Meet, Entertainment, Fresh Seafood
Richmond's Original Italian Street Festival Richmond VA September28-29 Richmond's 17th Street Market will be magically transformed into an authentic Italian village for this year’s 8th Annual Italian Festival.
St. Mary's County Oyster Fest Leonardtown MD October19-20 Oysters served up raw, scalded, grilled on the barbie, on bread, on the half shell, stewed, nude, cooked in savory sauces, in salads, even in desserts, just about every way imaginable and then some.
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