Events and Public Programs
Participate in free events and activities at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center!
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.
May
The STEM Spotlight Series: Satellites and the Secrets of Planet Earth
May 22 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Join us at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center for an exciting installment of The STEM Spotlight Series as we journey into the incredible world of NASA’s Earth‑observing satellites. From tracking melting ice and mapping forests to monitoring ocean health and measuring sea‑level rise, these satellites give us a front‑row seat to the dynamic planet we call home.
In this special session, we’re thrilled to welcome Brian Campbell, a NASA Earth Science Specialist and outreach lead, who brings Earth science to life with stories, visuals, and insights from real satellite missions. Brian will guide us through how NASA uses cutting‑edge technology — lasers, sensors, and orbiting observatories — to better understand our changing world and help communities prepare for the future.
Whether you’re a student, a space enthusiast, or simply curious about how satellites “see” Earth from hundreds of miles above, this program promises an inspiring look at the science that connects us all.
“Cosmic Dawn: The Untold Story of the James Webb Space Telescope”
Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30
Two 90-minute showings each day: 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Have you ever wondered what the universe looked like when the very first stars flickered to life in the ancient dark?
Join us for an awe-inspiring journey back in time with a FREE screening of “Cosmic Dawn: The Untold Story of the James Webb Space Telescope” documentary. This visually stunning 90-minute film explores one of the most profound frontiers in modern astrophysics: the birth of the first galaxies. Powered by the groundbreaking capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope and decades of cosmological research, “Cosmic Dawn” brings the unseen universe into sharp, breathtaking focus.
Event Highlights:
- Exclusive Screening: Experience the fascinating story of how humanity designed the tools to peer more than 13 billion years into the past.
- Behind the Science: Learn about the incredible engineering triumphs and the dedicated teams that made these unprecedented observations possible.
- Q&A Session with NASA Wallops Visitor Center Educator: Following the film, stick around for an interactive discussion where you can ask your burning questions about the early universe and what comes next in our quest to understand it.
Register HERE for your free ticket into the showing. Participants must register to attend.
