Visiting NASA

    Facility Tours

    Have you ever wondered where NASA develops and tests cutting-edge air and space technology? Here's your chance to find out. From April through October, the NASA Glenn Research Center offers public tours of its research facilities on the first Saturday of each month. Make your reservation to see Glenn's world-class test facilities -- call 216-433-9653 up to one month in advance.

    • A tour bus will be provided at the Visitor Center. Handicapped visitors are welcome to use their own vehicles that must follow the tour bus to the tour stop and back. Please state this preference when registering as some facilities may not be accessible.
    • Access to the NASA Glenn Visitor Center is limited to U.S. citizens and foreign national students in Grades K-12.
    • All adult visitors are required to present government-issued photo identification.
    • Please read our Visitor Security Policy before your tour.

Tour Schedule

  • Ares Rocket

    Preview the Next Generation of Rockets

    04.05.08 - The Ares I rocket will propel astronauts to the moon and beyond. Tour our Fabrication Shop on April 5 to see how we're preparing for the first Ares I-X test flight.

  • wind tunnel testing

    NASA Glenn Open House

    05.17.08 - In celebration of NASA's 50th anniversary, we're opening the doors to our campus on May 17 and 18. Join us for tours, presentations and activities for all ages.

  • Image of the Space Power Facility.

    Plum Brook Station Open House

    05.31.08 - The Plum Brook Station Open House in Sandusky takes place May 31 and June 1. Join us for tours, presentations and activities for all ages.

  • Photo of tour of Glenn's Zero Gravity Research Facility

    Explore NASA's Drop Zone

    06.07.08 - NASA Glenn's Zero Gravity Research Facility is the largest of its kind in the United States. And on June 7, you can drop in for a visit.

  • Photo of tour of Glenn's Zero Gravity Research Facility

    Explore NASA's Drop Zone

    07.05.08 - Did you miss the Zero Gravity Research Facility tour in June? Drop in for a visit on July 5.

  • Photo shows tour of supersonic wind tunnel.

    Breeze Through a Wind Tunnel

    08.02.08 - The Abe Silverstein Supersonic Wind Tunnel can generate winds faster than three times the speed of sound. Step inside this amazing facility that tested hardware for Apollo and the space shuttle.

  • GRUVE Lab

    Explore a World of Virtual Innovation

    09.06.08 - Visit the GRUVE Lab to see how engineers use cutting-edge software to design future aircraft and spacecraft.