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.

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.

November

Black Hole Friday

Nov. 28 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

You are officially entering the gravitational field of Black Hole Friday – a day dedicated to diving deep into some of the most mysterious phenomena in the cosmos. We will explore the bending of spacetime, the fate of collapsing stars, and the incredible science behind the discovery of these massive monoliths. Come explore our hands-on activities to better understand some of the most mesmerizing features that our universe has to offer, just be sure you don’t look beyond the event horizon!

December

Meteor Madness

Dec. 13 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

We will trade our ceiling for the cosmos as we prepare for one of natures most dazzling light shows, the Geminids meteor shower. During this event we will discuss some of the most defining features of the Geminids such as, what are meteor showers? Why do we see them every year? Where should I look to see them, and much more! With a special presentation at 10:30 a.m. and hands-on activates until noon, this event guarantees to be out of this world!