This extremely popular annual weekend event celebrates JPL's accomplishments with exhibits and demonstrations about the Laboratory's ongoing research and space exploration. Many of the Lab's scientists and engineers will be on hand to answer questions about how spacecraft are sent to other planets, how scientists utilize space technologies to explore Earth and how researchers are now searching for planets beyond the solar system. Visitors will see exhibits, displays, demonstrations and presentations about new technologies, solar system exploration, spacecraft communication and much more.

The Open House is a fun and educational experience for children too, with special hands-on activities designed for kids.  Food and beverages will be available for purchase, along with free and for purchase space souvenirs and NASA and JPL merchandise. Walking is required to all locations. JPL will provide special needs vans for guests with mobility challenges throughout the day. So make plans now to visit JPL and experience the thrill of space exploration!

 

Free Admission & Parking.  JPL is located at 4800 Oak Grove Drive in Pasadena, off the 210 (Foothill) Freeway at the Berkshire Avenue/Oak Grove Drive exit.  Parking is available near the Oak Grove main gate and the eastern boundary of JPL, accessible from Windsor Avenue via the Arroyo Boulevard exit off the 210 Freeway. 

Note:  Visitors, vehicles and personal belongings are subject to inspection. No backpacks or ice chests are allowed, with the exception of small purses and diaper bags. Food will be available for purchase (cash only). ATMs will be available.  For more information, please call JPL at (818) 354-0112.

Chad Edwards '79, a JPL employee, will be on-site during the JPL Open House on May 3rd, from 8:30-11:30 AM, serving as a host for the Deep Space Network exhibit area.

Michael Hecht ’74 will also be on hand on May 3rd at JPL’s Open House in the Mars exploration exhibit, and is happy to talk to Princetonians about his experiences with Phoenix, the most recent Mars lander mission.

 Chad & Michael encourages all Princeton alumni and their families to stop by and say hello.  Chad also asks that fellow '79 classmates touch base. 

A few Class of 1979 alumni and their families will be going to this event on Sunday, May 3rd.  If you are interested in setting up a rendezvous with fellow tigers (class of '79 or not), contact Norma Iris Garcia '79 at princetonclub@prodigy.net.