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Goddard Visitor Center

The visitor center showcases Goddard’s innovative and exciting work in Earth science, astrophysics, heliophysics, planetary science, engineering, communications and technology development. Activities, exhibits and events at the Goddard Visitor Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, provide inspiring and captivating educational experiences for all ages. Only 30 minutes from Washington, D.C.; Baltimore; and Annapolis, Maryland, the visitor center gives you the opportunity to explore the universe in your own backyard.

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Location

Greenbelt, MD

Admission

Free

Phone

301-286-8981

Hours

Thursday – Friday:
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Saturday:
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday:
School/Group Programs

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The Goddard Visitor Center

Take a peek at what’s going on at the Goddard Visitor Center as we welcome guests to come in and explore!

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NOTE: If NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center is closed due to inclement weather, the visitor center will be closed as well.

Gift Shop

The Goddard Employee Welfare Association operates a gift shop, which is located next to the Visitor Center, in Greenbelt, Md., off Route 193 and ICESat Road. The Goddard Gift Shop is open Tuesday-Saturday. For more information about store hours, call 301-286-6476.

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Events and Programs

Model rockets, Ask A Scientist, and so much more!

Field Trips and Facility Tours

Facility tours and in-person programs are available to school, community and cultural groups Tuesday through Friday with prior reservation.

Permanent Exhibits

Learn more about the permanent displays and exhibits at the NASA Goddard Visitor Center!

Learn More about Permanent Exhibits
👁 A colorful museum exhibit depicting the Sun as a large, horizontal circle with orange "orbits" and loops surrounding it, mounted on a gracefully curved white pillar. Large windows with visible sky and trees are in the background.

For more information on the Goddard Visitor Center, browse this website, call 301-286-8981 or email GSFC-VisitorCenter@mail.nasa.gov. You may also sign up for the visitor center’s events mailing list by visiting https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Smw2Xm3/goddardvisitorcenter.