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Come browse the unique, informative exhibits, or participate in one of the monthly model rocket launches.
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Only 30 minutes from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Annapolis, don’t miss this chance to explore the universe in your own backyard! Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD was established in 1959 as NASA's first center devoted to the exploration of space. It is named after Dr. Robert Goddard, "The Father of American Rocketry." Home to the world's largest group of scientists and engineers, Goddard's mission is to expand our knowledge of Earth, the solar system, and the universe through observations from space and through scientific discovery.

10/10/2026

Mission: Experiment - Exploring Space Weather!
Saturday, Oct. 17, 1 - 3 p.m.

Discover how scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and NASA study space weather and how, alongside engineers, they prepare for space weather observation missions.

This event is free and family-friendly. Registration is not required, but helps with event planning. Please visit this link to register and see additional details: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/nasa-goddard-visitor-center-3091729/.

For more information, please call 301-286-8981.

10/07/2026

Grow with Goddard
Thursday, Oct. 15, 9-10 a.m.

Join us for activities and demonstrations for ages 3-5 here at our visitor center during a special morning hour before we open to the public. This month's program is focused on the Ground at Our Feet and Earth Science Week!

Registration is required for each child participant. Parents and guardians do not need to register, but at least one parent or guardian must be on-site for the program. Registration information can be found at
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/nasa-goddard-visitor-center-3091729/

Please call 301-286-8981 for more information.

10/06/2026

Thank you for joining us last month at our International Observe the Moon Night event! It was a fantastic night full of exploration! We hope you had an amazing time discovering more about the Moon and NASA's journey back.

Make sure to check out other programs coming up this fall: https://www.nasa.gov/goddard/visitor-center/events-and-programs/

Photo credit: NASA/James Tran

10/02/2026

Grow with Goddard
Thursday, Oct. 15, 9 - 10 a.m.

Join us for activities and demonstrations for ages 3-5 here at our visitor center during a special morning hour before we open to the public. This month's program is focused on the Ground at Our Feet and Earth Science Week!

Registration is required for each child participant. Parents and guardians do not need to register, but at least one parent or guardian must be on-site for the program. Registration information can be found at
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/nasa-goddard-visitor-center-3091729/.

Please call 301-286-8981 for more information.

09/28/2026

Join us Saturday, October 3 from 1-3 p.m. for our monthly Model Rocket Launch Day!

Do you like to build model rockets, but don’t have a launch pad? Now you do! Anyone can bring a model to fly at the visitor center’s rocket launches; there are no costs or fees to participate. Rockets, motors, and supplies are available for purchase at the nearby Goddard Gift Shop (and many hobby shops or toy stores), and you can even get rocket construction and launch tips from our on-site experts on launch day!

Don't want to launch your own rocket? That's fine, too. Come out to watch, and cheer on our rocketeers!

We will make wind and weather-related decisions about the launch the day of and update this post.

09/22/2026

Join us for our in-person homeschool sessions! Each session will have an interactive presentation and will last approximately one hour.

Living and Working in Space (Age 5-10), Oct. 22, 11 a.m. or Oct. 23, 1 p.m.
Engineering Satellites (Age 11-14), Oct. 28, 11 a.m. or Oct. 30, 1 p.m.

Registration is required for these free programs. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/nasa-goddard-visitor-center-3091729/ to register. Please note that a parent/guardian must be on site during the programs. Staff will also share content to watch beforehand as well as activities to continue your exploration afterward. For more information, please email [email protected] or call 301-286-8981.

09/13/2026

International Observe the Moon Night | Saturday, Sept. 19, 6-9 p.m.

It's almost time! Join us SATURDAY for interactive hands-on activities, a Moon art gallery, presentations, lunar and astronomical observing with telescopes, and the opportunity to see a real Apollo 14 Moon rock in our exhibit!

For more information, visit our website at https://www.nasa.gov/goddard/visitor-center/events-and-programs/ or call 301-286-8981.

Registration is not needed for this free, family-friendly event but will help us in planning! Registration is available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-observe-the-moon-night-at-goddard-visitor-center-tickets-1998508289091.

09/04/2026

International Observe the Moon Night | Saturday, Sept. 19, 6-9 p.m.

Join us for interactive hands-on activities, a Moon art gallery, presentations, lunar and astronomical observing with telescopes, and the opportunity to see a real Apollo 14 Moon rock in our exhibit!

For more information, visit our website at https://www.nasa.gov/goddard/visitor-center/events-and-programs/ or call 301-286-8981.

Registration is not needed for this free, family-friendly event but will help us in planning! Registration is available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-observe-the-moon-night-at-goddard-visitor-center-tickets-1998508289091.

08/30/2026

Join us Saturday, September 5 from 1-3 p.m. for our monthly Model Rocket Launch Day!

Do you like to build model rockets, but don’t have a launch pad? Now you do! Anyone can bring a model to fly at the visitor center’s rocket launches; there are no costs or fees to participate. Rockets, motors, and supplies are available for purchase at the nearby Goddard Gift Shop (and many hobby shops or toy stores), and you can even get rocket construction and launch tips from our on-site experts on launch day!

Don't want to launch your own rocket? That's fine, too. Come out to watch, and cheer on our rocketeers!

We will make wind and weather-related decisions about the launch the day of and update this post.

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ICESat Road
Greenbelt, MD
20771

Opening Hours

Thursday	10am - 3pm
Friday	10am - 3pm
Saturday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+13012868981

Website

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/visitor/home/index.html

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