NASA Visitor Center

The NASA Visitor Center on Wallops Island is a building with exhibits about rocket launches, satellite operations, and space research conveyed through interactive displays and presentations. Visitors can learn more about the technical aspects of space travel at various stations and get an overview of the research facility's work.

The center opened in 1982 and supports public understanding of the space missions conducted at Wallops Flight Facility. The flight facility itself began operations in the 1940s and played an important role in American space exploration history.

The center brings space exploration to visitors through educational programs and regularly welcomes school groups and families to special events. The spaces are designed so you can experiment yourself and understand the work of aerospace scientists firsthand.

The center is located on Wallops Island and is open to visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM without admission fees. The location is best reached by car, and there is parking available on-site for visitors.

The Launch Viewing Area offers direct observation points for launches from Wallops Flight Facility from about 7 miles away. This is a rare opportunity for visitors to watch real space operations in action.

Location: Accomack County

Inception: 1982

Part of: Wallops Flight Facility

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-16:00

Website: https://nasa.gov/centers/wallops/visitorcenter

GPS coordinates: 37.93860,-75.45740

Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:01