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Welcome to the Goddard Visitor Center

Upon entering the Visitor Center, guests pass through this tunnel of Hubble photographs before reaching scientific exhibits. Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
> Larger image Work In Progress at the Goddard Visitor Center

In the Goddard Visitor Center Exhibit Gallery, major work is now underway and is expected to continue through August as part of an enhancement project that includes the addition of new exhibits and displays, modification to several existing exhibits, and a new floor plan of the exhibit gallery.

Naturally, such noteworthy changes will entail some disruption to operations and programs in the Visitor Center’s exhibit gallery. A number of current exhibits will be moved and inoperable for the next several weeks. Some areas within the exhibits gallery will be roped off on certain days. There may be noise and other construction-related distractions. We ask for everyone’s patience as this process moves forward now and through the month of August.

One of the new exhibits will be a full-size model of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, set in front of a wall-size color graphic backdrop. In addition, the first component of a new James Webb Space Telescope exhibit will be installed. It will feature a large, full-color graphic display of astronomical objects as viewed in the infrared. Exhibits featuring other missions and topics will also be installed and technology upgrades made to several existing Hubble Space Telescope exhibits. The additions kick off the most significant transformation to Goddard’s Visitor Center in a number of years. Make sure to stop in and see the completed improvements in September! If you have any questions, please contact Bill Buckingham.

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NASA captures your attention like no other organization. It offers unparalleled experiences, a key to knowledge, and a window to the future. The visitor center at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, Md., provides inspiration and a captivating educational experience for all ages.

Goddard’s visitor center demonstrates our innovative and exciting work in Earth science, astrophysics, heliophysics, planetary science, engineering, communication and technology development. Browse the unique, informative exhibits and learn about climate change, climb inside a Gemini capsule model, encourage a child to dream as he or she pulls on our kid-sized spacesuit, or participate in one of the monthly model rocket launches.

Only 30 minutes from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Annapolis, don’t miss this opportunity to explore the universe in your own backyard.

Visits are free of charge. For more information on the Goddard Visitor Center, call 301-286-3978 or visit the links in the navigation on the left side of this page. Feel free also to e-mail Catherine Maynard at Catherine.C.Maynard@nasa.gov.

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Hours of Operation

NOTE: In case of inclement weather, if the Goddard Space Flight Center is closed the Visitor Center will be closed as well. The Visitor Center is also closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

NOTE: As of summer 2010, rocket model launches have been reinstated.

September - June		July - August
Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 3:00 Saturday & Sunday 12:00 - 4:00		Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 5:00 Saturday & Sunday 12:00 - 4:00

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NASA Goddard Gift Shop

The Gift Shop, located next to the Visitor Center, offers post cards, publications, patches, models, space-related educational toys, games, clothing and other NASA souvenirs. For more information, please call 301-286-6476, or please visit the online store at http://www.spaceshoponline.com/.

Subscribe to Goddard Visitor Center Listserv

Through the NASA Goddard General Events Listserv, you can get information about inspiring free events at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Visitor Center, many designed for families of elementary, middle, and high school students. To join, send an e-mail to goddard-visitor-center-programs@lists.nasa.gov. The information you provide will be used only for its intended purpose. We will protect your information consistent with the principles of the Privacy Act, the e-Government Act of 2002, the Federal Records Act, and, as applicable, the Freedom of Information Act. For NASA’s Privacy Policy, access http://www.nasa.gov/about/highlights/HP_Privacy.html.

Other Visitor Center Resources

Educators: Click here for information regarding the Educators Resource Center.

NASA Employees: Click here for information regarding conference rooms.

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Guests With Disabilities

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center welcomes visitors and families with disabilities to educational opportunities at the Goddard Visitor Center. Goddard will provide reasonable accommodation, such as sign language interpreters, CART reporting services, and designated sighted guides for walking tours, to individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please contact Denna Lambert, Disability Programs Manager, at 301-286-0844 or denna.s.lambert@nasa.gov. Goddard will make every effort to fulfill any accommodation request received. Please provide at least 48 hour notice in advance of your scheduled arrival to NASA Goddard.