"NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, is NASA’s first space flight center and a vital hub for scientific discovery, satellite development, and space-based research. Just 30 minutes from Washington, D.C., its Visitor Center offers engaging, hands-on experiences for space lovers of all ages."

Recommended for

Space enthusiasts
Explore NASA’s real-world innovations, satellite missions, and the future of interplanetary science

STEM learners
Engage with interactive exhibits, 3D tours, and hands-on education programs for all ages

Families and kids
Enjoy monthly model rocket launches and family-friendly events like the Sunday Experiment

Educators and students
Access classroom-ready resources and NASA-loaned materials like moon rocks and planetariums

Facilities

  • Indoor exhibits on Earth science, astrophysics, space operations, and engineering
  • Scale models of spacecraft including the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes
  • Science on a Sphere projection globe displaying NASA mission data
  • Solarium digital sun art installation and the Space Operations Learning Center
  • Full-size prototype of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and Apollo 14 moon rocks

Accommodations

Permanent Exhibits:
Explore Neighborhood Earth, GLOBE Hall, and the immersive 3D infrared James Webb experience

Outdoor Exhibits:
Stroll through the Rocket Garden and Astrobiology Walk, featuring historic spacecraft and a moon-tree sycamore

Activities

Monthly Rocket Launches: Bring your own model rocket and launch from Goddard’s pad

Sunday Experiment: Interactive science shows for families, offered once a month

Outdoor Learning: Visit the Ozone Garden and learn how satellites monitor Earth’s atmosphere

Education & Outreach

  • Educator’s Resource Center for teacher training and curriculum integration
  • Loan programs: moon rock samples, portable planetariums, and Science on a Sphere kits
  • Seminars and colloquia for adult learners and science professionals

Map & Location

NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, 8800 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20771 – Phone: 301-286-3978
Located just 30 minutes from Washington, D.C., near College Park and the Capital Beltway

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