NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

Eyes on the sky! It's airshow time!

Join the Wallops Visitor Center Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 to catch aircraft arriving and departing NASA's Wallops Flight Facility for the Air Dot Show Ocean City!

Bring your chair and grab a spot on Visitor Center grounds to watch the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Patrouille de France, F-35 Lightning II Demo Team, and more flying in and out of the Wallops Airfield throughout both days on their way to the show in Ocean City, Maryland.

Stop inside the Visitor Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to explore our exhibit hall and check out the view from our observation deck. Hands-on activities will be held inside from 10 a.m. to noon during both days.

Friday, June 12 - Practice Day: Catch the Thunderbirds and other performers flying in the area between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Saturday, June 13 - Show Day 1: Watch flights between 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Weather dependent.

NOTE: Visitor Center grounds will NOT open for Sunday, June 14 (final airshow performance date).

Gate Hours: Visitor Center gates/grounds will be open for an extended period of time on Friday and Saturday only — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (The Visitor Center's exhibit hall & gift shop will operate on normal hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

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06/05/2026

DELAYED OPENING FRIDAY, JUNE 5

The visitor center will open at 11 a.m. this morning, Friday, June 5, due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for the inconvenience.

05/19/2026

Join the Wallops Visitor Center for an awe-inspiring journey back in time at our special screenings of ‘Cosmic Dawn: The Untold Story of the James Webb Space Telescope.’ This visually stunning 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.

🗓️ Screening dates: May 29 and 30
🎥 Show times: 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
⏱️Run time: 90 minutes

Perfect for space enthusiasts of all ages. A Q&A session with a NASA Wallops Visitor Center educator will follow.

Register for your FREE ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cosmic-dawn-the-untold-story-of-the-james-webb-space-telescope-tickets-1988191801198?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/15/2026

Stop by Wallops Visitor Center Friday, May 22 from 10:30 a.m. to noon for Satellites & the Secrets of Planet Earth — the first installment of The STEM Spotlight Series!

Special guest Brian Campbell, NASA Wallops Earth Science specialist, will take us on a 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.

Discover 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 observe Earth from hundreds of miles above, this program offers an inspiring look at the science that connects us all.

05/14/2026

Overheard at Wallops: "That's a big plane!"

Wallops' teams supported the arrival of an Antonov AN-124, the heaviest operating cargo aircraft in the world, carrying cargo for a commercial customer.

Our airfield will be busy over the next couple of weeks with many customers. We continue to support the U.S. Navy's Field Carrier Landing Practice training to certify pilots on a simulated aircraft carrier runway.

A Northrop Grumman Corporation Pegasus rocket will be integrated to their Stargazer L-1011 aircraft before it deploys from the Marshall Islands later next month. And Wallops will host the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and other military aircraft for their performance at the upcoming Ocean City Air Show.

Photo Credit: NASA/Jamie Adkins

04/29/2026

Celebrate National Space Day with us!

Stop by Wallops Visitor Center Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. and noon for hands-on activities that pay tribute to NASA's historic space exploration and inspire the next generation of explorers together! Build and launch your own straw rocket and train like an astronaut during this family-friendly day all about investigating the wild, weird, and wonderful universe we live in — and the humans brave enough to explore it.

04/10/2026

Join the Visitor Center Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to noon for our next public program and explore the science, history, and wonder of the Lyrid meteor shower!

Every April, as Earth sweeps through a trail of ancient comet dust, the night sky comes alive with this celestial display. Known for its fast, bright meteors and occasional fireballs, the Lyrids offer a vivid reminder of our planet’s place in a dynamic, ever‑moving cosmos.

Be sure to attend our special auditorium presentation at 10:30 a.m. where we’ll take a closer look at what makes the Lyrids such a memorable celestial visitor!

03/25/2026

Join us at the Wallops Visitor Center for a Watch Party of the agency's first crewed Artemis mission launch!

The Artemis II test flight will launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen on an approximately 10-day journey around the Moon and back.

The Watch Party is a free, family-friendly opportunity to watch the launch in our auditorium. Registration is required for each attendee of this event and is good for the first launch attempt on April 1. Tickets are limited. Please see event page for details.

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03/19/2026

Join the Visitor Center as we embark on a cosmic adventure Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to noon, exploring our celestial neighborhood. Investigate the marvels and mysteries of the planets, moons, stars, and more within the solar system through hands-on activities. Take a tour of the solar system, guided by one of our educators, on NOAA's Science on Sphere Interactive Theater at 10:30 a.m. Get curious about the wonders of space, and join us on this quest to explore the solar system.