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.
Explore Earth
Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. EDT
As familiar as it may seem, planet Earth is also deeply mysterious. Join us on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as we explore Earth’s hidden landforms, the flow of water, and how NASA’s Earth-observing satellites track our dynamic planet!