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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.

10/30/2026

Happy almost Halloween!

The Goddard Visitor Center is open tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 31, 12 -4 p.m. We would love to have you join us to explore our exhibits and discover the wonders of Earth and beyond! Costumes are welcome!

Goddard Visitor Center
9432 Greenbelt Road
301-286-8981

10/30/2026

Your name could fly on Saturn’s largest moon.

NASA’s Dragonfly mission will launch in 2028 to explore the dunes, lakes, and rivers of Saturn’s moon, Titan, and your name can come along! Join the voyage and claim your boarding pass: go.nasa.gov/dragonfly-names

10/28/2026

Gift Shop Operating Hours Update

Because of staffing limitations, the gift shop at the Goddard Visitor Center will operate with amended hours this week:
Thursday, Oct. 29, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31, Closed

Thank you for understanding!

10/23/2026

Grow with Goddard
Thursday, Nov. 19, 9-10 a.m.

Our October program ROCKED! We looked at soil and rocks and explored the ground beneath our feet for Earth Science Week.

Join us in November as we focus on the ABC's of Space with activities and demonstrations for ages 3-5 here at our visitor center during a special morning hour before we open to the public.

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.

10/22/2026

Gift Shop Hours Update:

Due to current staffing limitations, the Gift Shop at the Visitor Center will be open Friday, Oct. 23, 12 - 2 p.m. and will be closed on Saturday, Oct. 24. Thank you for understanding!

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.

Address

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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