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Very few USGS offices are set up to accommodate visitors. Before stopping by a USGS office, you should check their website or call ahead to make sure that visitors are welcome. There are USGS offices in each state.
Members of the public are welcome to use libraries that are located at some USGS offices, but materials can only be checked out through Interlibrary Loan.
Please note that most of our offices are involved in very specific research, so they do not have specialists available in all science topics.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has offices in every state. Our headquarters is located in Reston, Virginia. Need to contact a specific USGS office? Each Science Center has contact information listed on their "Connect" page. If you need assistance finding contact information for a Science Center or office, fill out the "General Questions" section on our Contact Us page, and USGS Science...
For general science inquiries, message us through this website. For questions on the distribution of federal park passes, maps, books and other science products, or the status of existing orders, call 1-888-275-8747 or visit the USGS Store website. Most of our employees are listed in our online Staff Profiles. USGS offices are located in every state. Please note, however, that most of them perform...
Find information and inspiring stories about USGS science careers at these websites: USGS Career Cards USGS Employment and Information Center Students and Youth at the USGS (YouTube search) A Snapshot of Women of the U.S. Geological Survey in STEM and related careers Virtual Job Shadow (videos) See the below Related Content Multimedia tab for additional videos.
The USGS has offices in every state, but education is not part of our mission and we do not have employees who go into classrooms as part of their job. Some employees, however, are willing to do so on their own time. If there's a USGS office in your town, contact them directly to ask about a speaker or presenter. Alternatively, teachers can sign up for a Virtual Classroom Visit from a volunteer...
The USGS has the largest earth science library in the world. The Libraries Program includes central libraries in Reston, Virginia and Denver, Colorado along with small, topic-specific libraries in science centers scattered around the country. For assistance with library resources, send an email to library@usgs.gov or call 703-648-4301. Holdings and services at science center libraries tend to...
The USGS does not have a formal program for teacher workshops, but USGS scientists sometimes participate in teacher workshops that are organized by universities or other education groups. Our USGS Education website lists both resources for use in the classroom and easily-understood resources that teachers can use to educate themselves.
Absolutely! The USGS has partnerships with several citizen science programs that are appropriate for classroom projects, for individual students, or for anyone who wants a fun and rewarding activity. See the Citizen Science page on our USGS Education website.
As a science agency for the United States government, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) serves all United States citizens. The USGS can only be “joined” by its employees, but citizens can get involved in USGS research through its Citizen Science programs . Some USGS Citizen Science opportunities are also listed at Volunteer.gov. In addition: Keep up with the latest USGS science by subscribing to...
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) does not have a formal program for providing field trips or classes. USGS employees will sometimes lead field trips or teach classes that are organized by outside organizations, but those are not advertised by the USGS. The USGS has published numerous field-trip guides to geologic areas. Use our online Publications Warehouse to search for "field trip" or...
Upper Midwest Water Science center staff (left to right) Hydrologic Technicians Jarvis Kaderlik and Brandon Nelson, Biologist Eric Dantoin, Hydrologic Technician Ryan Jirik and Biologist Patrick Perner pose with a large statue of a Hodag.
Upper Midwest Water Science center staff (left to right) Hydrologic Technicians Jarvis Kaderlik and Brandon Nelson, Biologist Eric Dantoin, Hydrologic Technician Ryan Jirik and Biologist Patrick Perner pose with a large statue of a Hodag.
U.S. Geological Survey, Caribbean Florida Water Science Center main office, located in 10770 N 46th St, Tampa, FL 33617.
U.S. Geological Survey, Caribbean Florida Water Science Center main office, located in 10770 N 46th St, Tampa, FL 33617.
The USGS New England Water Science Massachusetts/Rhode Island Office is located in Northborough, MA.
The USGS New England Water Science Massachusetts/Rhode Island Office is located in Northborough, MA.
A snowy entrance to the USGS Mounds View (Twin Cities), Minnesota office in December.
A snowy entrance to the USGS Mounds View (Twin Cities), Minnesota office in December.
A frontal view of the USGS Water Science Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
A frontal view of the USGS Water Science Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
USGS Billings Office
The USGS National Center
Granite is an igneous rock that we’ve used for building materials for thousands of years. It’s name comes from the Latin word “granum,” meaning “grain,” which refers to the grains of quartz and feldspar that define granite. This one is from the Barre formation in Vermont.
Granite is an igneous rock that we’ve used for building materials for thousands of years. It’s name comes from the Latin word “granum,” meaning “grain,” which refers to the grains of quartz and feldspar that define granite. This one is from the Barre formation in Vermont.
The USGS Bay Area offices are located in Building 19 at Moffett Field, part of the NASA Ames Research Center
The USGS Bay Area offices are located in Building 19 at Moffett Field, part of the NASA Ames Research Center
U.S. Geological Survey offices in Glenn Olds Hall on the Alaska Pacific University. Photo taken from across University Lake.
U.S. Geological Survey offices in Glenn Olds Hall on the Alaska Pacific University. Photo taken from across University Lake.
USGS Texas Water Science Center central office in Austin, Texas. The USGS Texas office is surrounded with xeric landscaping including native plants, such as this red yucca shown blooming in a Texas spring.
USGS Texas Water Science Center central office in Austin, Texas. The USGS Texas office is surrounded with xeric landscaping including native plants, such as this red yucca shown blooming in a Texas spring.
Cascades Volcano Observatory (CVO) staff in front of the CVO office building in Vancouver, Washington, May 1, 2018
Cascades Volcano Observatory (CVO) staff in front of the CVO office building in Vancouver, Washington, May 1, 2018
USGS Alaska Science Center and Alaska Volcano Observatory Grace Hall office
USGS Alaska Science Center and Alaska Volcano Observatory Grace Hall office
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has offices in every state. Our headquarters is located in Reston, Virginia. Need to contact a specific USGS office? Each Science Center has contact information listed on their "Connect" page. If you need assistance finding contact information for a Science Center or office, fill out the "General Questions" section on our Contact Us page, and USGS Science...
For general science inquiries, message us through this website. For questions on the distribution of federal park passes, maps, books and other science products, or the status of existing orders, call 1-888-275-8747 or visit the USGS Store website. Most of our employees are listed in our online Staff Profiles. USGS offices are located in every state. Please note, however, that most of them perform...
Find information and inspiring stories about USGS science careers at these websites: USGS Career Cards USGS Employment and Information Center Students and Youth at the USGS (YouTube search) A Snapshot of Women of the U.S. Geological Survey in STEM and related careers Virtual Job Shadow (videos) See the below Related Content Multimedia tab for additional videos.
The USGS has offices in every state, but education is not part of our mission and we do not have employees who go into classrooms as part of their job. Some employees, however, are willing to do so on their own time. If there's a USGS office in your town, contact them directly to ask about a speaker or presenter. Alternatively, teachers can sign up for a Virtual Classroom Visit from a volunteer...
The USGS has the largest earth science library in the world. The Libraries Program includes central libraries in Reston, Virginia and Denver, Colorado along with small, topic-specific libraries in science centers scattered around the country. For assistance with library resources, send an email to library@usgs.gov or call 703-648-4301. Holdings and services at science center libraries tend to...
The USGS does not have a formal program for teacher workshops, but USGS scientists sometimes participate in teacher workshops that are organized by universities or other education groups. Our USGS Education website lists both resources for use in the classroom and easily-understood resources that teachers can use to educate themselves.
Absolutely! The USGS has partnerships with several citizen science programs that are appropriate for classroom projects, for individual students, or for anyone who wants a fun and rewarding activity. See the Citizen Science page on our USGS Education website.
As a science agency for the United States government, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) serves all United States citizens. The USGS can only be “joined” by its employees, but citizens can get involved in USGS research through its Citizen Science programs . Some USGS Citizen Science opportunities are also listed at Volunteer.gov. In addition: Keep up with the latest USGS science by subscribing to...
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) does not have a formal program for providing field trips or classes. USGS employees will sometimes lead field trips or teach classes that are organized by outside organizations, but those are not advertised by the USGS. The USGS has published numerous field-trip guides to geologic areas. Use our online Publications Warehouse to search for "field trip" or...
Upper Midwest Water Science center staff (left to right) Hydrologic Technicians Jarvis Kaderlik and Brandon Nelson, Biologist Eric Dantoin, Hydrologic Technician Ryan Jirik and Biologist Patrick Perner pose with a large statue of a Hodag.
Upper Midwest Water Science center staff (left to right) Hydrologic Technicians Jarvis Kaderlik and Brandon Nelson, Biologist Eric Dantoin, Hydrologic Technician Ryan Jirik and Biologist Patrick Perner pose with a large statue of a Hodag.
U.S. Geological Survey, Caribbean Florida Water Science Center main office, located in 10770 N 46th St, Tampa, FL 33617.
U.S. Geological Survey, Caribbean Florida Water Science Center main office, located in 10770 N 46th St, Tampa, FL 33617.
The USGS New England Water Science Massachusetts/Rhode Island Office is located in Northborough, MA.
The USGS New England Water Science Massachusetts/Rhode Island Office is located in Northborough, MA.
A snowy entrance to the USGS Mounds View (Twin Cities), Minnesota office in December.
A snowy entrance to the USGS Mounds View (Twin Cities), Minnesota office in December.
A frontal view of the USGS Water Science Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
A frontal view of the USGS Water Science Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
USGS Billings Office
The USGS National Center
Granite is an igneous rock that we’ve used for building materials for thousands of years. It’s name comes from the Latin word “granum,” meaning “grain,” which refers to the grains of quartz and feldspar that define granite. This one is from the Barre formation in Vermont.
Granite is an igneous rock that we’ve used for building materials for thousands of years. It’s name comes from the Latin word “granum,” meaning “grain,” which refers to the grains of quartz and feldspar that define granite. This one is from the Barre formation in Vermont.
The USGS Bay Area offices are located in Building 19 at Moffett Field, part of the NASA Ames Research Center
The USGS Bay Area offices are located in Building 19 at Moffett Field, part of the NASA Ames Research Center
U.S. Geological Survey offices in Glenn Olds Hall on the Alaska Pacific University. Photo taken from across University Lake.
U.S. Geological Survey offices in Glenn Olds Hall on the Alaska Pacific University. Photo taken from across University Lake.
USGS Texas Water Science Center central office in Austin, Texas. The USGS Texas office is surrounded with xeric landscaping including native plants, such as this red yucca shown blooming in a Texas spring.
USGS Texas Water Science Center central office in Austin, Texas. The USGS Texas office is surrounded with xeric landscaping including native plants, such as this red yucca shown blooming in a Texas spring.
Cascades Volcano Observatory (CVO) staff in front of the CVO office building in Vancouver, Washington, May 1, 2018
Cascades Volcano Observatory (CVO) staff in front of the CVO office building in Vancouver, Washington, May 1, 2018
USGS Alaska Science Center and Alaska Volcano Observatory Grace Hall office
USGS Alaska Science Center and Alaska Volcano Observatory Grace Hall office