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Outreach
Home » Education » Outreach The Education and Public Outreach Team leads a variety of outreach programs. When and where we can, we would love to participate in your STEM event whether in person or virtually. If you are a K-12 teacher in West Virginia, we encourage you to take advantage of our Science Public Outreach Team, a group of enthusiastic undergraduate students who deliver interactive presentations and hands-on activities…
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Group Reservations
Schedule a tour to get a close-up view of our radio telescopes and enjoy the beautiful scenery our campus offers. Visit the Science Center to explore our Catching the Wave exhibit hall and learn more about the history, science, and technology of radio astronomy. Visit our Galaxy Gift Shop to browse a variety of souvenirs and educational toys and products. The Observatory offers a wealth of options for tourists…
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Science Center – OLD
So Much To Do! The Green Bank Science Center offers regular tours and presentations and features the Catching the Wave Exhibit Hall, the Galaxy Gift Shop, and the Starlight Café. We recommend planning 2 hours for a full visit. Admission Science Center Admission is free! Fees are charged for public tours and some programs. Our masking guidelines are determined by local levels of COVID-19. Signage at our…
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Science Center
So Much To Do! The Green Bank Science Center offers regular tours and presentations and features the Catching the Wave Exhibit Hall, the Galaxy Gift Shop, and the Starlight Café. We recommend planning 2 hours for a full visit. Admission Science Center Admission is free! Fees are charged for public tours and some programs. Regular Offerings Behind-the-Scenes Tours Family Programs Education Programs and Field Trips We create…
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Radio Image Gallery
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Radio Astronomer for a Day
The Radio Astronomer for a Day program got its start way back in 1987, when a group of teachers from across the nation “took over” the Forty Foot Radio Telescope to investigate the Universe. The Observatory quickly realized that radio astronomy projects could be the perfect foil for inquiry-based learning! All the right ingredients are there: not knowing “the answer” ahead of time, the ability to master…
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Radio Astronomer for a Day
The Radio Astronomer for a Day program got its start way back in 1987, when a group of teachers from across the nation “took over” the Forty Foot Radio Telescope to investigate the Universe. The Observatory quickly realized that radio astronomy projects could be the perfect foil for inquiry-based learning! All the right ingredients are there: not knowing “the answer” ahead of time, the ability to master…