Name: Very Large Array – Open House, Fall 2026
Start: 2026-10-10T09:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-10-10T16:00:00-06:00
Location: The Very Large Array

August 2026
XXXVI General Assembly and Scientific Symposium

August 15 - August 22

ICE - International Congress Centre Kraków, Poland

The URSI GASS 2026 is the main event of the International Union of Radio Science (URSI), and will be...
STEM Explorers @ Gordon Ave. Library

August 19 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT After School & Summer Programs for Youth

Gordon Avenue Library 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA, United States

Calling all young creators and curious thinkers! Join the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) for a lively, hands-on STEM...

Free
STEM Explorers @ Crozet Library

August 20 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT After School & Summer Programs for Youth

Crozet Library 2020 Library Ave, Crozet, VA, United States

Come create, experiment, and dive into the wonder of making! Join the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) for a...

Free
STEM Explorers @ Scottsville Library

August 25 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT After School & Summer Programs for Youth

Scottsville Library 330 Bird Streeet, Scottsville, VA, United States

Come tinker, explore, and experience the magic of STEM in motion at the Scottsville Library! Join the National Radio Astronomy...

Free
September 2026
STEM Explorers @ Scottsville Library

September 14 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT After School & Summer Programs for Youth

Scottsville Library 330 Bird Streeet, Scottsville, VA, United States

Come tinker, explore, and experience the magic of STEM in motion at the Scottsville Library! Join the National Radio Astronomy...

Free
STEM Explorers @ Gordon Ave. Library

September 16 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT After School & Summer Programs for Youth

Gordon Avenue Library 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA, United States

Calling all young creators and curious thinkers! Join the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) for a lively, hands-on STEM...

Free
Green Bank Observatory – Open House, Fall 2026

Featured September 19

Greenbank Observatory Science Center 155 Observatory Road, Green Bank, WV, United States

Green Bank Open House: Celebrating 70 Years of NRAO Date: September 19, 2026 Location: Green Bank Observatory, 155 Observatory...

Free
STEM Explorers @ Crozet Library

September 24 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT After School & Summer Programs for Youth

Crozet Library 2020 Library Ave, Crozet, VA, United States

Come create, experiment, and dive into the wonder of making! Join the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) for a...

Free
October 2026
STEM Explorers @ Scottsville Library

October 5 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT After School & Summer Programs for Youth

Scottsville Library 330 Bird Streeet, Scottsville, VA, United States

Come tinker, explore, and experience the magic of STEM in motion at the Scottsville Library! Join the National Radio Astronomy...

Free
Very Large Array – Open House, Fall 2026

Featured October 10 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm MDT

The Very Large Array The Very Large Array, NM, United States

VLA Open House: Celebrating 70 Years of NRAO Date: October 10, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m....

Free

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory is a facility of the U.S. National Science Foundation operated under cooperative agreement by Associated Universities, Inc.
	Founded in 1956, the NRAO provides state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community. NRAO telescopes are open to all astronomers regardless of institutional or national affiliation. Observing time on NRAO telescopes is available on a competitive basis to qualified scientists after evaluation of research proposals on the basis of scientific merit, the capability of the instruments to do the work, and the availability of the telescope during the requested time. NRAO also provides both formal and informal programs in education and public outreach for teachers, students, the general public, and the media.
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