The visitor center showcases Goddard’s innovative and exciting work in Earth science, astrophysics, heliophysics, planetary science, engineering, communications and technology development. Activities, exhibits and events at the Goddard Visitor Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, provide inspiring and captivating educational experiences for all ages.
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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September – June
- Thursday – Friday 10:00 – 15:00
- Saturday 12:00 – 16:00
July – August
- Tuesday – Friday 10:00 – 17:00
- Saturday & Sunday 12:00 – 16:00
Closed on Easter Sunday, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Free admission
Gift shop
The Goddard Visitor Center is located off ICESat Road (formerly Soil Conservation Road). Once on ICESat Road, turn left into the Visitor Center prior to the security checkpoint.
Collection
| Rockets
Space Artifacts |
The hub of all NASA tracking activities, Goddard is also responsible for the development of unmanned sounding rockets and research in space and earth sciences (including NASA’s Mission to Planet Earth). Through interactive educational exhibits, visitors explore Goddard Space Flight Center with a focus on 1958 to the present. Collections include space-flight artifacts and photographs. Model-rocket launchings, a gift shop, and special group tours are available.