West Virginia’s Space Place
Home of the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope
The Green Bank Science Center features the Catching the Wave Exhibit Hall, a 150-seat auditorium, classrooms, a gift shop, and Starlight Café.
How do I get up close to the telescopes? Do you offer guided tours?
We offer Guided Bus Tours at regular intervals throughout the day. Browse ticket options and learn more at shop.greenbankobservatory.org. Tickets may be purchased online in advance or at the front desk on the day of your visit.
You may also take a self-guided walking tour of the grounds using this map, which is also available to pick up outside the entrance of the Science Center. A walk to the Green Bank Telescope is 1.5 miles one way, following our scale model of our solar system (that’s 3 miles round trip!)
Besides a tour, what else can I do at the Science Center?
The Green Bank Science Center houses a huge interactive room called “Catching the Wave Exhibit Hall”.
Our Galaxy Gift Shop offers all of our great merchandise in our online store. Shop now to find the perfect gift or souvenir! Educators enjoy a 10% discount.
For Students and Teachers
We also create field trip experiences that meet the National Science Education Standards and state-based science learning goals. At this time registration is limited to ensure the safety of our staff and groups.
Call 304-456-2150 or email gro.y1696270746rotav1696270746resbo1696270746bg@sn1696270746oitav1696270746reser1696270746 for more information!