VLA Offers Free Admission For Fall Open House

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory’s Very Large Array is holding its Fall Open House on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the event is free, but you must reserve advance tickets online to help manage parking. The day will feature guided tours by NRAO scientists and engineers every half hour between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., along with short talks by guest experts. Staff will be on hand throughout the day to answer questions.

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Local food trucks will be on site, and there will be family-friendly educational activities like galaxy sponge painting and straw rockets. The event will take place outdoors, so attendees should dress appropriately for the weather, which can vary wildly at the 7000ft elevation.

Touring The Very Large Array Radio Telescope In New Mexico This video provides a tour of the Very Large Array, giving you a visual sense of what the observatory is like before you visit.