posted 07-27-2023 03:12 PM               

The gates to Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, will open to the public Oct. 14, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the center's first open house event since 2018.

Open house is the one day during the year visitors are invited to a behind-the-scenes look around the campus and in the buildings that house the people, exhibits, and hardware that serves as the nation's hub of human spaceflight. This gives the public a chance to learn about our work, missions, and projects.

posted 08-28-2023 12:42 PM               

NASA to Welcome Visitors to Johnson Space Center Open House 2023

NASA's Johnson Space Center will open its gates to the public Saturday, Oct. 14, celebrating NASA's 65th anniversary, the International Space Station's 25th anniversary and the upcoming Artemis missions to the Moon.

To help ensure an enjoyable visit for everyone when they drive through the center's main gate from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CDT, the center is asking visitors to abide by a few simple guidelines:

• No Pets (unless certified service dog)
  
• No firearms, weapons, or ammunition (includes license to carry)
  
• No coolers, food, or beverages (including alcohol)
  
• Motorcycle helmets are required on NASA property

During the open house, visitors will get a free, behind-the-scenes look at some of the agency's most historic accomplishments, and the exciting work happening right now as NASA returns humans to the Moon and prepares for Mars. The incoming gate will close at 2:30 p.m. and visitors will be allowed to remain on site until 3 p.m.

A full list of activities and a map will be available here as the Open House date nears.

Visitors will have access to a variety of exhibits and hardware, ranging from Moon rocks collected during the Apollo missions, to full-size mockups of the International Space Station, NASA's Orion spacecraft and Gateway lunar space station. Guests also will have opportunities to meet astronauts and learn more about how human spaceflight missions are managed from Mission Control, Houston.

Guests may also take advantage of an exciting opportunity to view an annular eclipse — also known as a "ring of fire" eclipse — of the Sun.

In addition to facilities and exhibits, the center's Teague Auditorium will feature programs and speakers from 9:30 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.

"As we celebrate NASA's 65th anniversary, Johnson Space Center has played a key role in leading human space exploration and has been a part of the vibrant Houston community for nearly six decades," said Vanessa Wyche, director of Johnson Space Center. "While the past 60 years represent the best of our country and the height of American ingenuity, the talented, dedicated, and diverse team here in 'space city' Houston is excited about the next chapter in spaceflight as we work to launch humans farther into the solar system."