Very Large Array – Open House, Fall 2025

Name: Very Large Array – Open House, Fall 2025
Start: 2025-10-11T09:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-10-11T16:00:00-06:00
Location: The Very Large Array

October 11 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm MDT

Free

Please join us for a free day of tours and talks at the Very Large Array! This event will take place, October 11 from 9am – 4pm. NRAO staff will be on site all day to answer any and all of your questions.

Guided Tours:

Guided tours will be given by NRAO scientists and engineers every half hour between 10am – 3pm.

Food Trucks On-Site for Lunch:

Family-Friendly Educational Activities:

Galaxy sponge painting
UV bead bracelets
Straw rockets

Admission is free, but advance tickets are required to help us control the flow of parking. Tickets can be purchased here.

Details

Date:: October 11
Time:: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm MDT
Cost:: Free
Event Categories:: New Mexico, STEAM
Website:: https://nraoepo.ticketapp.org/portal/product/35

Organizer

: STEAM Ed
Email: VisitVLA@nrao.edu

Venue

: The Very Large Array
: The Very Large Array NM 87825 United States + Google Map
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Very Large Array &#8211; Open House, Fall 2025

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