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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 the twice-flown SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the only Falcon 9 on display outside SpaceX Headquarters. Visit Independence Plaza, a breathtaking exhibit where you can explore the authentic shuttle carrier aircraft, NASA 905, with the high-fidelity replica of the shuttle Independence mounted on top.

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

  1. 01.

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

  2. 02.

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

  3. 03.

    Take a tram tour onto a working NASA facility and visit Rocket Park, where you will get an up-close look at a massive Saturn V rocket.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

Arrive early and give yourself 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 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

Shopping: Space Center Houston Gift Shop

Accessibility

Visit Space Center Houston's website for information on services for guests with specific needs.

Parking/Transportation

Get directions and information on parking and transportation.

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 Ccontrol from which NASA led Gemini and Apollo missions, including the momentous first lunar landing and early space shuttle missions. Purchase admission at the guest services desk. Cost: $15

Contact Information & Hours

  • Space Center Houston
  • 1601 NASA Parkway
  • Houston, Texas 77058
  • Daily: 10am-5pm

Hours may vary; check the schedule when planning your visit.

Closed: Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday of November) and Christmas Day (Dec. 25)

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