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Participate in free events and activities at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center!

Hundreds of people stand in lines on the beach waiting their turn to look through telescopes at an astronomy event, above them the cloudy streaks of the milky way are surrounded by thousands of bright stars.

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.

Guests of all ages speak with sounding rocket subject matter experts at the Wallops Visitor Center
Guests speak with subject matter experts from the Sounding Rocket Program Office at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility during a visitor center event.
Courtesy of Nicole Peirson

July

Illuminating the Dark Universe: Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

A look at the science and story behind the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA’s next major observatory set to reshape our understanding of the universe. The exhibit highlights Roman’s powerful wide‑field infrared vision, its mission to investigate dark energy, and its ability to capture sweeping cosmic panoramas hundreds of times larger than those from previous space telescopes. Visitors can explore interactive displays that explain how the telescope will map galaxies, study exoplanets, and continue the legacy of Dr. Nancy Grace Roman, NASA’s “Mother of Hubble.” Designed for learners of all ages, the experience blends hands‑on discovery with inspiring visuals, offering a close look at the technology and ambition driving one of NASA’s most exciting upcoming missions.

A colorful NASA event poster featuring an illustrated Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope emerging from an open book, surrounded by galaxies, satellites, and glowing cosmic rings. The text announces an event titled ‘Illuminating the Dark Universe,’ scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., with a special presentation at 10:30 a.m., held at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center in Wallops Island, Virginia.
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope takes center stage in a vibrant poster for the ‘Illuminating the Dark Universe’ event at Wallops Flight Facility
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Inside a Sounding Rocket Mission

The STEM Spotlight Series

Thursday, July 30, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Take a look behind the scenes of a sounding rocket mission. Meet the NASA Wallops Sounding Rockets Team, learn all about these suborbital rockets, and discover how they design, build, test, and safely fly these missions while supporting scientific research. Plus, build and launch your own straw rocket in our STEM lab!

Flyer for the NASA Wallops Visitor Center STEM Spotlight Series. Against a black background, a sounding rocket launches into the dark sky behind the event title, "Inside a Sounding Rocket Mission." The flyer invites visitors to meet the NASA Wallops sounding rocket team and learn about technology behind a launch. It includes the event date, time and location a the NASA Wallops Visitor Center.
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What Makes It Float?

The STEM Spotlight Series

Friday, July 31, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., presentation at 10:30 a.m.

Explore the science of buoyancy with NASA’s Scientific Balloon Program and discover how these giant balloons use simple physics to lift science missions high above Earth. This free program features a special presentation at 10:30 a.m. in our auditorium and hands-on activities.

Flyer for the NASA Wallops Visitor Center STEM Spotlight Series. Against a dark background, a NASA scientific super pressure balloon floats high above Earth with the title, "What Makes It Float?' The flyer invites visitors to explore the science of buoyancy. It includes event date, time, and location at the NASA Wallops Visitor Center.
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