{"id":1261,"date":"2025-08-08T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/?p=1261"},"modified":"2025-08-08T11:05:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T16:05:40","slug":"touch-the-moon-at-nasa-headquarters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whattoseeinwashingtondc.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/08\/touch-the-moon-at-nasa-headquarters\/","title":{"rendered":"Touch the Moon at NASA Headquarters in DC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Two blocks from the Museum of the Bible<\/a>, the NASA Headquarters DC is located inside a nondescript building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you venture into the lobby, you’ll find a small visitor gallery and exhibits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"NASA<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Just inside the door is an Apollo A71 suit photo op. Next to it is a touchable slice of moon rock from the Apollo 17 mission. Further on, there’s an interactive light projection show of the USA that has a 2001: A Space Odyssey vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No passes needed, no security check to go through, and no crowds. While you’re here, browse their gift shop for all your NASA-branded swag and merch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Apollo<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Moon<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For a cheaper outing, there’s a bookshelf with free NASA publications you can help yourself to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The whole stress-free experience will take only 15-20 minutes. It’s a great stop to add on before or after your Air and Space visit<\/a> (which is only three blocks away).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about visiting NASA Headquarters, check out their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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