Visitor Center Experiences

To enhance your self-guided experience, our staff and volunteers will occasionally conduct special “pop-up” programs and activities for guests of all ages to explore science topics and NASA missions. All experiences are free of charge. 

Gallery Programs

Look for an informal educator and our curiosity cart in the main exhibit hall to complete a challenge or engage in fun, hands-on science demonstrations.

Auditorium Programs

From constellation BINGO to space trivia, learn about celestial sightings in the evening sky or test your knowledge of space in our staff-led theater programs.

Science On a Sphere Solar System Tour

Take a self-guided tour of our local solar system and explore past, present, and future NASA planetary missions.

Special Events and Programs

Join us in one of our upcoming events or programs to explore a special STEM topic. All programs are free; those requiring advanced registration will be noted in the event description.

May the Fourth

Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. EDT

Join us in a galaxy not so far away for an epic experience of science and space exploration on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May the Fourth be with you as you explore the Death Star on our NOAA Science On a Sphere exhibit and participate in fun hands-on activities. You may even choose to come dressed as your favorite space or science-fiction character if you dare!