A Well-grounded Learning Experience
The USGS Learning Program is designed to acquaint visitors with
the USGS and its multi-faceted activities and responsibilities.
Visitors to the Learning Center will be actively engaged in learning
about natural science through guided tours, hands-on experiences,
and a fascinating array of natural science products.
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One of our most popular activities is having scouts work
on their geology badge.
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Hands-On Room:
Working together in groups of two or three, visitors get the
opportunity to engage in a number of hands-on activities
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Children enjoy hands-on activities such as rock and mineral
identification, scribing, and streamgaging.
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Self-guided Tours
Self-guided tours of the indoor and outdoor exhibits are
available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
During fair weather months, visitors may tour the Woodland
Walk and the Rock Garden Walk.
Customized Group Tours and Activities
Please, note that during the Summer, customized tours are not available due to our 8-week Science Camp Program.
Whether you belong to a community group; professional society;
elementary, middle, or secondary school class; or a family
group, our USGS staff will create a tour with activities
geared to your particular interests.
Book Your Guided Tour in Advance
To ensure that your visit to the USGS is as rewarding as
possible, we request that guided tours be scheduled in advance.
Please call to make an appointment. The Visitors Center is
open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tours are approximately
2 hours long and are scheduled to run within the following
times:
Mondays 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
For more information or to schedule a tour call 64-VISIT
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The National Center is the headquarters
of the USGS, which serves as the Nation’s premier earth and
biological science agency. The USGS works in cooperation with more
than 2,000 organizations across the country to provide reliable,
impartial scientific information to resource managers, planners,
and other customers. This information is used to minimize the loss
of life and property from natural disasters; safeguard the nation’s
natural resources and enhance the quality of life through the careful
monitoring of our water, biological, energy, and mineral resources.
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Brochure and Map of the USGS Visitors Center at the National Center
in Reston, Virginia
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U.S. Department of the Interior |
U.S. Geological Survey