NASA - Wallops Flight Facility

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Chincoteague Rd Bldg J-20
Wallops Island, VA 23337
+1 (757) 824-1404
https://www.nasa.gov
The NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center offers a unique opportunity to explore the past, present, and future of NASA's Wallops Flight Facility. The Visitor Center features exhibits about aeronautics, orbital and sub-orbital rockets, scientific balloons, current missions, and the history of Wallops Flight Facility. In addition to exhibits, the Visitor Center also features an auditorium, a Science on the Sphere Theater, an observation deck, as well as numerous free public programs, events, and group tours of the facility. The Visitor Center also serves as the viewing site for rockets that launch from Wallops Island. Located inside the Visitor Center, the Gift Shop, open seasonally, offers models, patches, games, clothing and a variety of NASA souvenirs. Plan a visit as part of your next trip to the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Admission is always FREE!

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4.023 reviews
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Mark C.
9/13/2025

This is a hidden FREE gem on your way to Chincoteague island, which in its small museum offers informative exhibits, knowledgeable & friendly, staff. This is superb educational stop, for space...

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John B.
5/5/2025

This facility is on the road to Chincoteague Island but has limited hours and has rarely been open during my trips to the region. So I saw an opportunity and stopped in. I just wasn't...

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Valerie G.
5/7/2025

My kids loved it here. Admission is free. Cute little gift shop. Tons to learn inside. Takes about 30-45 minutes to complete.

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N. Danny S.
11/2/2023

I was definitely expecting a lot more than what is actually here, but I did enjoy my time regardless. It's a far drive from NASA Langley where I was coming from. Not sure I would do that drive...

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Christopher C.
12/10/2019

Alright, let's separate the sheep from the goats when it comes to the Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center. Personally I'm always a bit skeptical when the equation starts with government +...

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NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Wallops Island, VA offers an educational and informative experience for visitors of all ages. With their Science on a Sphere presentation, guests can embark on a captivating tour of our solar system, exploring the sun, planets, dwarf planets, and moons in approximately 30 minutes. Located at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center, this event is open to the general public and is geared towards ages 8 and above. Join them on a journey through space and gain a deeper understanding of our celestial neighbors.Generated from the website
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NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center

The NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center, located in Wallops Island, VA, serves as an educational hub where visitors can explore the latest in space exploration and scientific research. The center offers a variety of multimedia resources, including news releases, podcasts, and interactive STEM engagement activities related to Earth science, astronomy, and aeronautics. With a focus on upcoming missions and technological advancements, the facility showcases significant projects such as Artemis and the James Webb Space Telescope. Guests can also participate in events like the NASA International Space Apps Challenge, providing a platform for citizen science and innovation in aerospace technology. Generated from the website
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