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Fun day trip

I had heard about the museum and really wanted to take the family. We had a great time, learned a... read more

Reviewed 22 February 2020
Aaron C
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Frederick, Maryland
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Hidden gem

Day trip to this visitor center. Definitely a must see. Nice outdoor display of rockets... read more

Reviewed 4 November 2019
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Irwin, Pennsylvania
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Reviewed 13 April 2017

We stopped at the visitor center on our way to DC from the Cryptology Museum. There really wasn't much to the museum. There were several rockets outside but they were ones you could see at many NASA locations. The display for the new orbiting telescope was very good and informative. I would not go out of my way to visit.

Date of experience: April 2017
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Reviewed 17 March 2017

This is a small but nice space center. If you are in the area, it is worth the visit. But do not drive far to see it. Still, IKEA is near by. You can drop mom off at IKEA and then go see the Space Center.

Date of experience: March 2017
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Reviewed 15 March 2017

I stopped in on my way somewhere else for a couple of hours to check out the James Webb Space Telescope exhibit.

A very helpful and knowledgeable helped me plan my visit. There were a number of things that I just didn't have time to do but I greatly enjoyed checking out the various exhibits and the rocket park that contains real rockets. I believe they have launches regularly too.

The little gift shop beside the visitor centre provided a nice set of NASA cuff-links plus some other gifts for friends.

I went in the off-season perhaps and in mid-week and there was no problem with parking nor finding my way around. I highly recommend this if your travels include this part of DC.

Date of experience: March 2017
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Reviewed 9 November 2016

During a recent family visit, we took the kids to the NASA Goddard Visitor Center. I must admit that we were pleasantly surprised. There were several interactive activities for the children. A lot of good information on the history of the space center, and the small gift shop had a nice variety of items, including freeze dried space food.

Date of experience: May 2016
Thank AW D
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Reviewed 23 October 2016 via mobile

The NASA Goddard Visitor Center is a great museum! Lots of educational displays including an actual Moon Rock and a model of the JWST. The gift shop offers plenty of t-shirts, patches, pins, etc... It's open to the public without having to drive onto the base.

Date of experience: October 2016
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