The facility has been used by the Smithsonian Institute since the mid 1950s. Free three-hour guided tours of the facility are available. These guided tours are not appropriate for children under 14 years of age. The facility holds an open house every April. The event is open to the public and is appropriate for all age groups.
Admission is free.
Tour reservations are required for individuals and groups, and must be made in advance. The Prince George's Travel Promotion Council serves tourists visiting the county and residents of local communities by working with the local government and private businesses. The Washington Warthogs, part of the Continental Indoor Soccer League, plays regular season games July through September at US Air Arena in Landover. Many Andrews families enjoy country living blended with urban benefits in nearby Charles County. With a total population of more than 65,000, much of the county's 458 square miles are occupied by rolling fields of tobacco and small grains which surround picturesque villages.