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Space Center Houston

Explore the wonders of space and let your imagination soar. Go behind the scenes at NASA Johnson Space Center and experience the past, present and future of human space exploration. Discover our new, twice-flown SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the only Falcon 9 on display outside the SpaceX Headquarters. Visit Independence Plaza, a breathtaking exhibit where you can explore the authentic shuttle carrier aircraft, NASA905, with the high-fidelity replica, Independence, mounted atop.

Houston CityPASS includes:

General Admission – Entry includes all exhibits, shows and presentations in the center, plus three tram tours: the Astronaut Training Facility Tour, George W.S. Abbey Rocket Park Tour, and the NASA Campus Tour. (Tours are subject to availability.)

Highlights

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    Go inside the multiple exhibit complex Independence Plaza, featuring the original shuttle carrier aircraft NASA 905 (Boeing 747) with the high-fidelity shuttle replica Independence mounted on top.

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    Discover the new, twice-flown SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the only Falcon 9 on display outside the SpaceX Headquarters.

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    Stand close to multiple flown spacecraft, including Gemini V, Faith 7, Apollo 17 and a SpaceX Falcon 9.

Visit Space Center Houston with CityPASS®

CityPASS tickets offer a great way to see Space Center Houston while saving you time and money.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

Arrive early and allow 4 to 5 hours to enjoy the many attractions.

Stop by Guest Services when you arrive to secure timed reservations for the Astronaut Training Facility tram tour and/or the NASA Campus tram tour. For the Rocket Park tram tour, just wait in the queue at the tram tours boarding area for the next departing tram; be sure to join the queue at least two hours before the Space Center closes. Learn more about Tram Tours.

Sign up for the Space Center Houston newsletter and connect on social media by visiting www.spacecenter.org/connect.

Visit Space Center Houston’s comprehensive Visitor Info page for tips, suggested itineraries and much more.

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll see at Space Center Houston.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining: The Food Lab, food truck (weekends), outdoor picnic area

Gift Shops: Space Center Houston Gift Shop

Accessibility

Get more information about accessibility.

Parking/Transportation

Get more information on parking and directions.

Offers & Upgrades

10% off Your Purchase

Get 10% off your purchase in the SpaceTrader or Gift Station.

Historic Mission Control Tour

Visit the iconic Christopher C. Kraft Mission Control and discover the Historic Mission Control from which NASA led Gemini and Apollo missions, including the momentous first lunar landing mission as well as early space shuttle missions. Purchase at the Guest Services desk. Cost: $15

Contact Information & Hours

  • Space Center Houston
  • 1601 NASA Parkway
  • Houston, Texas 77058
  • Open daily, 10am-5pm

Hours may vary; visit website for current information.

Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

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It was easy to buy online, easy to use and was so worth it. We took the family to Houston to hit up all the museums, zoo, and aquarium; the works. We had an amazing time and had no issues using our CityPASS. We bought it online and printed the confirmation. Easy.
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This is really the best option you´ve got. I had family visiting for a week and we decided to give it a try...it was totally worth it! The options available are on point, plus you get amazing discounts and coupons...all of this for a considerably lower price than you would if you paid for each option individually. So go for it!
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CityPASS ROCKS! I am a single parent to 3 awesome kiddos. This year I had family visit from CA and needed to show them the great state of Texas, but on a budget. I found the Houston CityPASS while doing a search and was I excited.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing We have been to two places so far loved then both with our CityPASS
Date published: 2026-02-05
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great! Compramos el CityPASS en nuestra visita a Houston en Diciembre 2025 y nos pareció muy buena opción. Se ahorra bastante en las entradas. Está limitado a ciertas actividades en algunos de los destinos, pero aún así creemos que vale la pena, en algunos destinos te preguntan si quieres hacer un upgrade, claro, con costo adicional. En nuestro caso llevamos niños de 11 y 13 años y en Kemah para los juegos estuvo genial, aunque por las fechas había filas pero pasamos días muy agradables. Nosotros visitamos: NASA, Kemah Boardway, Aquarium Dowtown y Zoo. Tuvimos otras actividades que nos impidieron usar uno de los destinos que aún podíamos visitar, nos quedamos con ganas del Musel de Historia, pero esperamos en la siguiente visita asistir.
Date published: 2026-01-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from AMAZING It's a wonderful way to take advantage of museums and various activities to discover some of the most highly recommended sights in Houston.
Date published: 2026-01-12
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Don’t buy it. I don’t recommend. The Museum of Natural History and the aquarium require an additional fee to access some of their most interesting attractions. Whereas everything is included when purchasing the regular pass individually. The aquarium is a waste of time. Go to the Zoo to see better aquariums and sea life.
Date published: 2026-01-12
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Good Value Great value - I would NOT recommend the Downtown Aquarium at all. You will get much better value with the other sites. Note that the Houston Zoo does NOT require reservations!!!!!
Date published: 2026-01-09
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