Welcome to your friendly neighborhood space flight center!

The visitor center showcases Goddard’s innovative and exciting work in Earth science, astrophysics, heliophysics, planetary science, engineering, communications and technology development. Activities, exhibits and events at the Goddard Visitor Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, provide inspiring and captivating educational experiences for all ages.

Only 30 minutes from Washington, D.C.; Baltimore; and Annapolis, Maryland, the visitor center gives you the opportunity to explore the universe in your own backyard.

Visits are free of charge. For more information on the Goddard Visitor Center, browse this website, call 301-286-8981 or email GSFC-VisitorCenter@mail.nasa.gov. You may also sign up for the visitor center’s events mailing list by emailing goddard-visitor-center-programs@lists.nasa.gov.

Hours of Operation

September through June
Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday: noon – 4 p.m.

Beginning Oct. 1, the visitor center will no longer be open on Sundays. The visitor center is closed Mondays and federal holidays.

Please note that visitor center hours are subject to change. If you have a question about holiday hours, please call 301-286-8981.

NOTE: If NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center is closed due to inclement weather, the visitor center will be closed as well.

Gift Shop

The Goddard Employee Welfare Association operates a gift shop, which is located next to the Visitor Center, in Greenbelt, Md., off Route 193 and ICESat Road. The Goddard Gift Shop is closed on Mondays. For more information about store hours, call 301-286-6476.