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Please know that in addition to “Explore JPL” there are many other ways to experience JPL including our JPL Virtual Tour , monthly von Karman lecture series or weekday JPL Tours . Keep up on the latest news about JPL’s adventures. You can also sign up for JPL’s accounts on Twitter, Instragram, Facebook and Flickr. And to take a ride along with our spacecraft, explore the larger universe, or check the pulse of planet Earth, download our interactive Eyes products.

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Jet Propulsion Laboratory Visitor Center

Visitors must register ahead of time.  See the webpage for details.

All tours are 2 to 2.5 hours in duration and commonly include a multi-media presentation, and seeing our array of models and Solar System gallery, including our full scale Voyager and Galileo spacecraft models.

Guests may also visit the von Karman Visitor Center, the Space Flight Operations Facility, and the Spacecraft Assembly Facility.

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Behind-the-Scenes at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab

Embark on an extraordinary odyssey of discovery on a behind-the-scenes tour of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

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Embark on a celestial odyssey during this exploration of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) near Pasadena. Your 2-hour walking tour starts with the captivating "Journey to the Planets and Beyond" multimedia presentation, setting the stage for an awe-inspiring visit. Experience the pulse of space science at the von Karman Visitor Center, full of fascinating information and replicas of various rovers and probes. See mission planning in action at the Space Flight Operations Facility, and witness next-generation development in the Spacecraft Assembly Facility. JPL is a dynamic hub of innovation where tour highlights may change, promising a fresh adventure with every visit. But first, you'll have free time for a leisurely lunch on your own in charming Old Pasadena, adding a touch of terrestrial charm to your cosmic adventure. Note: Book early! The deadline to register for this tour is 25 days prior to the tour date and is limited to just 40 guests.

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All-day Excursion

All times and routing are approximate and subject to change without notice.

9:00am - 9:30am

Comfort stop

11:00am - 12:30pm

Time for lunch on your own in Old Pasadena

12:45pm 4:15pm

Tour of JPL facility and time to visit the gift shop. (NOTE: All guests must show a valid driver's license, passport, or other legal ID to enter the lab.)

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Depart for San Diego

Tour Manager:  4/29 - Suzanne Fuselier*

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NASA's Jet Propulsion Library requires the submission of extra information during the booking process, including:

Your full legal name as it appears on your legal ID (driver's license, passport, etc.)

Date of birth

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Citizenship country

All passengers must present their legal identification to be admitted into the facility.

No name changes are permitted within 25 days of this tour due to JPL security protocols.

No guests under the age of 18 are permitted on this tour.

Activity Level: High

This tour is rated as a high activity level due to the amount of walking and standing during the 2-hour walking tour at JPL, as well as time on own in Old Pasadena.

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What's Included in the Tour Fare

Round-trip luxury motor coach transportation from pickup locations throughout San Diego County

Professional Tour Manager throughout the trip

Complimentary bottled water and snacks on the coach

Free time for lunch on own in Old Pasadena

2-hour walking tour of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory

What's Not Included in the Tour Fare

Gratuities for the Tour Manager and driver

How to Make a Reservation

Please note: Reservations can only be made up to 25 days prior to the tour date due to NASA security protocols. No name changes allowed after this time.

Making your reservation is easy. Simply click the Book Now button above to select your date and confirm your space online, 24/7. You can also call the DayTripper Tours reservations department at (619) 334-3394 during business hours of M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Although not necessary to fully enjoy your trip, a personal smartphone can greatly enhance your tour experience. Take high-quality photos, share your experience on social media in real time, search for nearby restaurants and topics of interest, set reminders, and more.

14-Day Cancellation Deadline

If you purchased the optional Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP) prior to the deadline, you can cancel your booking at any time for any reason and you'll receive a full refund of the tour fare.

If you declined the CPP, you may cancel your reservation fourteen (14) or more days prior to the departure date to receive a refund less a $15 per person cancellation fee. Alternatively, when you cancel your booking fourteen (14) or more days prior to the departure date, you can avoid the cancellation fee by transferring the funds to another tour or a non-refundable voucher, which can be applied to any future excursion booked within one year of the original tour date. Bookings canceled within 14 days of the departure date are nonrefundable and nontransferable for any reason. Name changes are not permitted on this tour within 25 days of departure due to NASA security protocols.

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People are flocking to Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin after it was featured in 'Top Chef'

Over the past few weeks, "Top Chef" Season 21 has taken its "cheftestants," and its viewers, all over Milwaukee and much of the state of Wisconsin.

The sixth episode of the season aired this week, but the team at Taliesin Preservation ― which works to preserve and provide tours of legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright's 800-acre estate about an hour west of Madison ― is still taking it all in after Episode 4.

The fourth episode , which aired April 10, took the chefs along the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail . They visited Wright's Burnham Block homes in Milwaukee and Madison's Wright-designed Monona Terrace before competing in their Elimination Challenge at Taliesin, Wright's former home and studio in Spring Green.

Since the episode aired, interest in Taliesin ― from social media engagement to web searches to tour reservations ― has peaked in a way the Taliesin Preservation team says is unprecedented. Carrie Rodamaker, executive director at Taliesin Preservation, said this influx began the night before the episode aired.

Between April 9 and 17, Taliesin saw total revenue of over $27,100. The revenue generated in the period is nearly 2.5 times higher than that generated between March 9 and 17 ― just under $11,300.

In the same time, on the website, "we saw 176 conversions," Rodamaker said. "Conversions are where people actually visit the website and then make a purchase. So, that was an exciting thing for us to see." This represents 57 more tour bookings than Taliesin saw during the same April 9-17 period last year.

Rodamaker said this peak in interest is especially exciting this time of year. Taliesin is only open for tours Friday through Sunday in April, before opening seven days a week May through October. So, April "tends to be pretty light," she said. While some of the 176 bookings are in-advance for later in the summer, she said visitors have already shown up to tour after watching the episode.

"Overall, as a nonprofit organization, when we have a successful year, whether it's because of 'Top Chef' or ... it's just a strong year, it allows us to further invest into our mission" of educating the public on Wright's ideas and architecture, as well as providing preservation resources across Taliesin's natural environment and its numerous buildings spanning nearly every decade of Wright's career, Rodamaker said.

Interest in Taliesin exploded following the 'Top Chef' episode

Although it was not quite to this scale, the last time Taliesin experienced a pop culture-fueled peak was following the release of Nancy Horan's 2007 book "Loving Frank."

"Because that book took place at Taliesin, we saw increased visitation that year, but also the subsequent years, as people reread the book," Rodamaker said. She expects something similar to happen as people rewatch the episode.

Since its "Top Chef" feature, Taliesin Preservation has gained more than 100 Facebook followers and nearly 200 Instagram followers. Between April 9 and 17, its website visitation was 5.4 times higher than the same time last year.

"To have 'Top Chef' was such a wonderful thing for us," Rodamaker said. "The more visitation, the more visibility we're able to get, the more people are able to see and recognize this incredible asset to our state and the incredible part of our history."

Taliesin began working with 'Top Chef' over a year ago

Taliesin's journey to the "Top Chef" screen began about a year and a half ago when Rodamaker was approached by tourism executives with Destination Madison . They told her they were working with a group for a "culinary competition show" interested in seeing Wisconsin's highlights.

Over the following months, as Rodamaker learned more, she said she knew "Top Chef" has a big following but wasn't sure what to expect when it came to how that would impact Taliesin. A production team of hundreds spent a day and a half at the estate filming the episode.

"When I look back, I am even more pleased with how ... our episode was produced and directed," Rodamaker said.

The team included "Top Chef's" production company Magical Elves, as well as local talent. "It was fun to talk to the people that were working here," Rodamaker continued. "The fact that 'Top Chef' was here, Bravo was here, it is just so economically exciting for the state."

How can I tour Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin?

Taliesin Preservation offers a variety of tours, ranging in length from one to four hours and in price from about $40 to $100 per person.

A National Historic Landmark and UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Taliesin property features free nature trails and Wright-designed buildings from the 1890s through the 1950s. Visitors can also check out the Riverview Terrace Cafe , which was featured in the "Top Chef" episode, for free.

If you're interested in seeing all the spaces included in the episode, Rodamaker suggests taking the four-hour Estate tour or the two-hour Highlights tour.

To learn more, purchase tickets and schedule a tour, visit taliesinpreservation.org/tours .

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PGA Tour surprising duo sits atop Zurich Classic of New Orleans leaderboard

Day 1 of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans saw fresh faces on top of the leaderboard as they went low to set the tone.

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Two duos went low at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans as Patton Kizzire and his partner Ben Kholes are tied with Mark Hubbard and Ryan Brehm.

Each team fired off bogey-free 11-under 61s to lead by one shot over three teams at 10-under, as of this writing.

Kizzire and Kholes made six birdies on the front nine to make the turn in 30 shots. Coming home, they added four birdies between holes 10-14. The duo birdied the 18th to come home in 31 strokes to cap off a strong first round.

“Well, we came out of the gates both playing really well, both birdieing the same holes. Ideally, we’d like to mix it up. But we started well and just kept it going,” Kizzire said. “Whenever one of us needed the other, we stepped up and ham-and-egged it. He was a fantastic partner. I needed him out there, and he stepped up.”

Both have played at the Zurich Classic, but it is their first time together.

“It’s pretty fun just getting out here, and like he said, having a partner. Not something we get to do hardly ever. It’s fun kind of leaning on someone else and having that camaraderie out there,” Kholes said.

Day 2 will feature a new format in Alternate-shot, which can be difficult. However, for this duo, the game plan will remain the same.

“Just trying to put ourselves in the best spots that we can and picking each other up when something doesn’t go right,” Kholes said. “That’s all you can do. Just stay in the moment and hit the best shot you can at each point, and we’ll see where that puts us.”

They were not the only players to find success; they matched Hubbard and Brehm for the low round of the day.

Teams that also performed well in the Four-Ball format on Thursday were Davis Thompson and Andrew Novak, who posted a 10-under 62.

One of the Canadian duos, Corey Conners and Taylor Pendrith, are two shots back after they carded a 9-under 63. Will Zalatoris and Sahith Theegala finished Day 1 with a 7-under 65.

The betting favorites coming into the week , Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele, settled for a 7-under 65 to sit four shots behind the leaders.

The afternoon wave got a little more wind on the golf course than the morning groups, but a few groups were poised to go low. Keith Mitchell and Joel Dahmen are 7-under through 11 holes. Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are also 7-under through 10 holes to start the back nine.

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Explore JPL - FAQs

What are the official days/hours of the event.

• Saturday, April 29, 2023 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Sunday, April 30, 2023 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

How early may I arrive?

You must arrive at the designated time printed on your ticket or anytime thereafter.

You will NOT be allowed entry before your designated time.

What can I bring to JPL?

• A printed ticket per person
• A valid ID (18 and older)
• Cameras and mobile phone devices. (Professional camera equipment, i.e., detachable telephoto lenses, are prohibited)
• Enthusiasm matched by patience
• Small handbags or backpacks (these items will be inspected at entry gate)
• Strollers and wheelchairs as needed (these items will be inspected at entry gate)
• Sunscreen, hats and comfortable shoes for walking
• Water and small snacks (food vendors will be on site)

What can I NOT bring to JPL?

• Animals (except certified service animals)
• Cannabis (marijuana) or any kind of illegal drugs
• Hard-sided Coolers
• Banners, signs, flags, use of laser pointers, firecrackers/fireworks, boom boxes, air horns, whistles, and musical instruments
• Awnings, tents, and other bulky items
• Bicycles, tricycles, Segways, and skateboards
• Glass containers and ice chests
• Walkie-talkies, drones or other remote-control devices
• Weapons of any kind including firearms (no exceptions), knives of any shape or size, explosives or other incendiary devices
• Professional camera equipment, i.e., detachable telephoto lenses

How do I update/edit the name(s) on my ticket(s)?

Go to http://www.eventbrite.com/mytickets and log in with your email and password and follow instructions.

Do I need a ticket for my child?

Children under two years of age do not require a ticket. All other attendees MUST have a ticket to enter. Persons over 18 years of age MUST have a valid government issued ID that matches the name on their ticket.

Is JPL wheelchair/stroller accessible?

Yes. The areas will be clearly marked. If you cannot find these areas, please locate a JPL representative wearing a red shirt.

Will there be restrooms available?

Yes. They will clearly be marked and available in certain locations across the Lab.

Can you accommodate a person with special needs?

Yes. Please contact JPL’s Public Services office at [email protected] or call 818 354 1234.

What can I expect to see at this event?

There are many exhibits to experience. Some are available inside buildings and some are outside under tents. There will be several movies, multiple spacecraft on display, a historical building to walk thru and many scientists and engineers to chat with. Upon entering the event, you will be provided a printed map with the open venues.

Where can I park? Is free parking available?

Yes. We offer free parking on site. As you approach JPL, parking attendants will guide you where to park. For directions please click here .

Have a question not answered here?

Please contact JPL’s Public Services office at [email protected] or call 818-354-1234.