Two years ago, I went on a field trip with my kids to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. It was one of the best “space” field trips we have been on to date (and we have been on many)! Then in March, I shared with you 19 Space Adventures for Kids in Southern California and included JPL on the list.
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory now invites you and your family to its annual Open House on October 10-11, 2015 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Children of all ages are welcome. No tickets or reservations are required.
This event is FREE of charge and takes visitors on a “ride” through the wonders of space.
Highlights include:
- a life-size model of Mars Science Laboratory
- demonstrations from numerous space missions
- JPL’s machine shop – where robotic spacecraft parts are built
- The Microdevices Lab – where engineers and scientists use tiny technology to revolutionize space exploration
To see pictures from last year’s event, visit http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/ohphotos/
JPL is located at 4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena, CA 91109. Parking is FREE.
To learn more about this year’s open house, please visit http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/events/open-house.php.
Happy Field Tripping!
Jilleen
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. All points of view are my own. All photos copyrighted by JPL and used by permission. #JPLOpen
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