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| Goddard Visitor Center (Point B) |
THINGS TO DO:
1. Visitor Center at the Goddard Space Flight Center (17 miles, 26 minutes)
- Learn about the solar system, space technology and exploration, and weather from numerous hands-on exhibits
- Climb inside a Gemini capsule model
- Enjoy Science on a Sphere, an innovative way to learn about science by watching animated data projected on a 6-foot-diameter globe
- Explore the Goddard Rocket Garden
- Buy NASA souvenirs at the Gift Shop
THINGS TO KNOW:
The Goddard Space Flight Center is a wonderful activity for those times you want to get out of the house without spending a lot of money (entrance is free) or when you don't want exhaust yourself by being out the entire day. It is also a great way to have fun on a rainy day.
Sometimes large museums are overwhelming and it's difficult to learn from their exhibits when there are so many demanding attention. Goddard's Visitor Center's size feels more manageable and makes it a fantastic learning environment. We noticed our kids taking the time to read, explore, and learn. Of note, Science on a Sphere is an interesting teaching tool. It captivated our children as they learned about science on a giant globe. They didn't want to leave the theater.
When you're driving there, you'll find signs for the Visitor Center at Goddard Space Flight Center; be sure to follow those signs because they will be more helpful than the GPS. As you pull up into the parking lot, you'll find picnic tables in case you're interested in packing your lunch. You'll also find clean restrooms and drinking fountains inside the visitor center. The gift shop is small, but packed with plenty of NASA items your kids will beg you to take home.
The Visitor Center is close to Greenbelt Park. We didn't plan enough time to visit the park, so we can't say much about it, but we wanted to point out that it is nearby for anyone looking for something else fun in the area. It is run by the National Park Service but there is no admission fee. If you visit the Goddard Space Flight Center and have the chance visit Greenbelt Park as well, leave a comment and let us know what you think about the park.
The Goddard Space Flight Center is a wonderful activity for those times you want to get out of the house without spending a lot of money (entrance is free) or when you don't want exhaust yourself by being out the entire day. It is also a great way to have fun on a rainy day.
Sometimes large museums are overwhelming and it's difficult to learn from their exhibits when there are so many demanding attention. Goddard's Visitor Center's size feels more manageable and makes it a fantastic learning environment. We noticed our kids taking the time to read, explore, and learn. Of note, Science on a Sphere is an interesting teaching tool. It captivated our children as they learned about science on a giant globe. They didn't want to leave the theater.
When you're driving there, you'll find signs for the Visitor Center at Goddard Space Flight Center; be sure to follow those signs because they will be more helpful than the GPS. As you pull up into the parking lot, you'll find picnic tables in case you're interested in packing your lunch. You'll also find clean restrooms and drinking fountains inside the visitor center. The gift shop is small, but packed with plenty of NASA items your kids will beg you to take home.
The Visitor Center is close to Greenbelt Park. We didn't plan enough time to visit the park, so we can't say much about it, but we wanted to point out that it is nearby for anyone looking for something else fun in the area. It is run by the National Park Service but there is no admission fee. If you visit the Goddard Space Flight Center and have the chance visit Greenbelt Park as well, leave a comment and let us know what you think about the park.
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