What families say

This free visitor center is small but packed with solid space exhibits, and most families move through it in 20 minutes to 2 hours depending on how much you linger—plan around the theater's video screenings, which can close earlier on weekends. Reviewers note the outdoor displays and gift shop feel a bit outdated and could use maintenance, but the content itself is a hit, especially for middle school and high school kids interested in space and NASA's work (younger children may need pairing with a nearby stop like Patuxent Research Refuge). It's a worthwhile, easy add-on if you're already in the Baltimore-Washington area rather than a full day's destination on its own.

Ages 6–18