In-Person Public Tours are Back at Glenn Research Center
For the first time since 2019, in-person public tours are returning to NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, OH. Glenn will host tours on six dates from April through November, giving visitors a behind-the-scenes look at America's world-class research facilities.
Glenn tours are free and open to the public, ages 10 and older. Most tours will take place at NASA's Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field in Cleveland. However, the August tour of the Space Environments Complex will take place at NASA's Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky.
Four 45-minute tours will be offered on the hour beginning at 8 a.m. on each tour date. During each tour, visitors will have the opportunity to explore a laboratory or facility and see where scientists and engineers conduct research and develop technologies for NASA's aeronautics and space missions.
In-Person Public Tours for 2023
April 29: Photovoltaic Laboratory
May 20: Flight Research Building (Airplane Hangar)
Aug. 12: Space Environments Complex at Armstrong Test Facility
Sept. 23: Simulated Lunar Operations Laboratory
Oct. 7: Electric Power and Propulsion Laboratory
Nov. 4: Zero-Gravity Research Facility
Registration is required for a chance to tour these NASA Glenn facilities. Tour dates are subject to change. The facilities at NASA Glenn are used for mission testing for aeronautics and space. At any time, the testing schedule could change leading to an unfortunate cancellation of the tours. Should that occur, NASA will notify registrants of any changes by email.
Attendance is limited to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents. See the Glenn Tours webpage for more information and Frequently Asked Questions.
Throughout the year, the public also can visit Great Lakes Science Center, home of the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, to find interactive exhibits, space galleries, and fun for the whole family.
Glenn’s tours are free of charge and open to the public. Tour attendees are responsible for any travel costs. No refunds for travel will be provided if a tour is canceled. Public tours are intended to give the general public access to the center to learn about the research conducted at Glenn and see their tax dollars at work. If you are unable to attend a public tour, consider taking a virtual tour of some of our facilities.
(Source: NASA Glenn Research Center. Images provided by NASA)