NASA Goddard Visitor Center

06/17/2026

Film Screening: Moon Man
Saturday, June 27, 1 - 2 p.m.

Join us for a screening of Moon Man, a new short film about Robert Goddard’s premier launch 100 years ago, along with an introduction by the film’s creator and a discussion of the film. Registration is required. Registration information can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/nasa-goddard-visitor-center-3091729. For more information, call 301-286-8981.

06/16/2026

Grow with Goddard: Thursday, June 18, 9:00 - 10:00 am

Join us for activities and demonstrations for ages 3-5 here at our visitor center during a special morning hour before we open to the public. This month's program is about senses: our own and also how satellites sense!

Registration is required for each child participant. Parents and guardians do not need to register, but at least one parent or guardian must be on-site for the program. Registration information can be found at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/nasa-goddard-visitor-center-3091729. Please call 301-286-8981 for more information.

06/16/2026

SUMMER HOLIDAYS: June 19 and July 4

Please note that the Visitor Center will be closed on Friday, June 19th and Saturday, July 4th in observance of Federal Holidays.

**The Model Rocket Launch scheduled for Saturday, July 4th has been moved to Friday, July 3rd 1 - 3 p.m.**

Thank you for your understanding!

06/15/2026

Saturday Science: Celebrating the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
Saturday, June 20, 1 - 3 p.m.

Join us for activities to celebrate the Roman Space Telescope, hear mission updates, and highlight the life of Nancy Grace Roman.

06/12/2026

06/06/2026

SUMMER HOLIDAYS: June 19 and July 4

Please note that the Visitor Center will be closed on Friday, June 19th and Saturday, July 4th in observance of Federal Holidays. **The Model Rocket Launch scheduled for Saturday, July 4th has been moved to Friday, July 3rd 1 - 3 p.m.**

Thank you for your understanding!

06/05/2026

Film Screening: Moon Man
Saturday, June 27, 1 - 2 p.m.

Join us for a discussion on a new short film about Robert Goddard’s premier launch 100 years ago, Moon Man, followed by an introduction by the film’s creator and a screening. Registration is required. Registration information can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/nasa-goddard-visitor-center-3091729. For more information, call 301-286-8981.

06/04/2026

Grow with Goddard
Thursday, June 18, 9 - 10 a.m.

Join us for activities and demonstrations for ages 3-5 here at our visitor center during a special morning hour before we open to the public. This month's program is about senses: our own and also how satellites sense!
Registration is required for each child participant. Parents and guardians do not need to register, but at least one parent or guardian must be on-site for the program. Registration information can be found at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/nasa-goddard-visitor-center-3091729. Please call 301-286-8981 for more information.

06/01/2026

Join us Saturday, June 6 from 1 to 3 p.m., for our monthly Model Rocket Launch Day!

Do you like to build model rockets, but don’t have a launch pad? Now you do! Anyone can bring a model to fly at the visitor center’s rocket launches; there are no costs or fees to participate. Rockets, motors, and supplies are available for purchase at the nearby Goddard Gift Shop (and many hobby shops or toy stores), and you can even get rocket construction and launch tips from our on-site experts on launch day!

Don't want to launch your own rocket? That's fine, too. Come out to watch, and cheer on our rocketeers!

We will make wind and weather-related decisions about the launch the day of and update this post.

05/18/2026

The Goddard Visitor Center has in-person volunteer opportunities for high school students this summer! Opportunities include providing demonstrations and assisting with weekday programs and weekend events. If you are at least 16 years old and are interested in volunteering at the visitor center, please email Amanda Harvey, public engagement coordinator, at [email protected] by Monday, June 1 at 5 p.m. Please include your name, age and grade during this school year, as well as a short paragraph describing why you are interested in volunteering. If selected for an interview, students should anticipate a virtual interview on Friday, June 5 or Saturday, June 6, and, if selected for the volunteer program, will need to be available for a required training session on Saturday, June 13, 1 - 3 p.m.