NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Facility Tours

Have you ever wondered where NASA tests and develops cutting-edge technologies in aeronautics, aerospace and space? Here's your chance to find out. From April through October, the Glenn Research Center will offer public tours of its research facilities once a month.

A tour bus will depart from Glenn's main gate every hour beginning at 10 a.m. The last tour departs at 1 p.m. Each tour lasts about 45 minutes and is followed by a stop at Glenn's Gift Shop.→

The tours are open to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents of all ages. All adult visitors are required to present government-issued photo identification. Lawful permanent residents are required to present their permanent resident card. This includes bus drivers for scheduled groups.

Reservations are required to guarantee admission. Reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance, or depending on available space, at least one day before the actual tour date.

To register, visitors should call 216-433-9653, or email mack.g.thomas@nasa.gov.

Visitors with special needs are permitted to use their own vehicles, but must follow the tour bus at all times. Most research facilities are wheelchair accessible; however, some have limited accessibility.

For more information on NASA Policies Regarding Visitors see our Visitor Security Policy before your tour.