Green Bank Observatory – Open House, Fall 2026

Name: Green Bank Observatory – Open House, Fall 2026
Start: 2026-09-19T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-09-19T23:59:59-04:00
Location: Greenbank Observatory Science Center

September 19

Free

Green Bank Open House: Celebrating 70 Years of NRAO

Date: September 19, 2026

Location: Green Bank Observatory, 155 Observatory Road, Green Bank, WV

Cost: Free, but advance tickets are requested for planning purposes – reservation link coming soon

Join the National Radio Astronomy Observatory for a special open house marking 70 years since NRAO’s founding in 1956. Explore the iconic Green Bank Observatory — home to the largest steerable telescope in the world — through guided tours, expert talks, and hands-on activities for all ages.

What to expect:

Guided tours of observatory facilities
Talks tracing seven decades of cosmic discoveries
Family-friendly activities and hands-on science demos
Gift shop open all day

Details

Date: September 19
Cost: Free
Event Categories: Green Bank, STEAM

Venue

Greenbank Observatory Science Center
155 Observatory Road
Green Bank, WV 24944 United States + Google Map
Phone (304) 456-2011
View Venue Website

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.
	The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense..."
	AUI collaborates with the scientific community and research sponsors to plan, build, and operate cutting-edge facilities. We cultivate excellence, deliver value, enhance education, and engage the public.