GRC NEWS RELEASE 03-015



03-015
For Release: March 24, 2003



Lori J. Rachul
Media Relations Office
216/433-8806
Lori.J.Rachul@nasa.gov


NASA Glenn Research Center Curtails General Public Access to Visitor 
Center 

In keeping with the heightened security status at federal facilities 
around the country, access is suspended to the general public 
visiting NASA Glenn Research Center's Visitor Center until further 
notice.



During this time, prearranged groups including school bus field trips 
for grades K - 12 will continue to be offered to groups of 20 or 
more. A variety of programs are available Monday through Friday at 10 
a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Reservations are required 6-8 weeks in advance 
and can be made by calling 216-433-3156. Groups that had previously 
arranged weekend programs should call to reconfirm their reservation.



In addition, the Educator Resource Center, located within Glenn's 
Visitor Center will continue to support Graded School Programs with 
NASA-produced educational materials. Educators must schedule an 
appointment, made at least one week in advance, by calling 
216-433-2017.



Even though the general public may not be able to come tour the 
Visitor Center, there are opportunities available for NASA to provide 
educational and informational programs to schools, professional, 
technical, civic and social organizations, libraries and museums. 
Glenn's Visitor Center manages an active Speakers Bureau and a 
Traveling Exhibits program designed to take the excitement of air and 
space programs beyond its gates. The Speakers Bureau and Traveling 
Exhibits program are free services of Glenn's Community and Media 
Relations Office. For more information or to schedule a speaker call 
216-433-2003, or to schedule a traveling exhibit call 216-433-6291.



More information on Glenn's Visitor Center, including all of the 
programs mentioned, can be found at: 
http://www.grc.nasa.gov/Doc/visitgrc



All scheduled visitors must be U.S. citizens and are required to 
present a valid, government-issued photo identification upon arrival. 
Vehicles are subject to security search at the gate.



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