GRC NEWS RELEASE 03-027



03-027
For Release: April 29, 2003



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


NASA Glenn Research Center Reopens General Public Access to Visitor 
Center 

NASA Glenn Research Center's Visitor Center has resumed its regular 
operations for general public access. Access to the Visitor Center 
had been suspended to the general public on March 24 with only 
prearranged groups being able to tour the Visitor Center.



Guests of all ages can come to Glenn's Visitor Center to learn more 
about air and space travel while gaining a new perspective on the 
universe in which we live. Visitors will be able to explore the 
interactive exhibits located in 6 galleries covering 6,000 square 
feet, including Aero Adventure: Innovating Tomorrow's Engines, John 
Glenn: Tribute to an American Hero and Space Communications.



"Our Visitor Center provides a vital service to both the young and 
young at heart who want to learn more about NASA," said Linda 
Dukes-Campbell, chief of the community and Media Relations Office. 
"We're really glad to be back at our normal operating level."



The Visitor Center also provides special weekend programming with 
interesting lecturers and unique programs focusing on NASA's 
missions. Visitors can learn about the International Space Station 
and all its exciting activities, or as part of Glenn's celebration of 
the Centennial of Flight, journey back in time to hear Orville and 
Wilbur Wright discuss their various flight tests and other 
experiments.



Admission to the Visitor Center is free and wheelchair accessible. 
Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturdays 10 
a.m. - 3 p.m.; and Sundays 1 - 5 p.m.



The Visitor Center is located inside Glenn's main gate. Visitors 
should be advised that due to heightened security at Glenn, there may 
be a slight delay upon entering the Center. A photo ID of all adult 
visitors will be required and all vehicles are subject to inspection.



For more information about the Visitor Center, please call 
216-433-2001 or find it on the Internet at: 
http://www.grc.nasa.gov/Doc/visitgrc.htm



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