Save 49% on admission to the top 5 Houston attractions with CityPASS.
Highlights
- Go inside the multiple exhibit complex Independence Plaza, featuring the original shuttle carrier aircraft NASA 905 with the high-fidelity shuttle replica Independence mounted on top.
- Touch one of the few moon rocks on earth available to the public inside the Lunar Vault.
- Stand close to multiple flown spacecraft, including Gemini V, Faith 7 and Apollo 17.
- See history in the making aboard the NASA tram tour. The tram tour takes visitors to see the state-of-the-art working facilities where astronauts prepare and train for missions.
- Walk inside the massive Skylab Trainer, where astronauts first trained for life in space.
- Explore a comprehensive spacesuit collection, including astronaut Pete Conrad’s spacesuit, worn on the moon.
See a model of the ISS, watch a live show or gaze through a Cupola model in Space Center Houston’s International Space Station Gallery.
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Stand close to historic flown spacecraft including the Apollo 17 command module, which was the last manned mission to the moon.
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Admire flown spacecraft like the Mercury “Faith 7” capsule and learn about historic space missions and the exciting future of space exploration.
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Walk through the Skylab Trainer, the actual trainer that was used to prepare astronauts for America’s first space station.
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Space Center Houston’s Lunar Roving Vehicle trainer located in Starship Gallery acts as a window to the past and a guidepost to the future.
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Have fun learning how wind affects the load of the shuttle when mounted on top of the shuttle carrier aircraft in the interactive wind tunnel display inside Space Center Houston’s Independence Plaza.
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People from all over the world come to see the comprehensive space suit collection.
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Location
SPACE CENTER HOUSTON
1601 NASA Parkway
Houston, Texas 77058
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Contact
Hours
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Extended seasonal hours; visit website for current information.
Closed Christmas Day.
(281) 244-2100
spacecenter.org
Offers/Upgrades
Discount : Get 10% off your purchase in the SpaceTrader or Gift Station. See booklet for details.
Advice for Visitors
Tips:
- Start your day with a visit to the Information Desk; speak to a guest services representative and pick-up a free map.
- Arrive early and allow 4 to 5 hours to enjoy the many attractions.
- Sign up for the Space Center Houston newsletter and connect on social media by visiting www.spacecenter.org/connect.
- For tips, suggested itineraries and much more, visit Space Center Houston’s comprehensive Visitor Info page.
- For everything you need to know to plan your visit, click here.
- On July 20, Space Center Houston will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing and Neil Armstrong's first steps on the Moon with a special event, Apollo 11 50th live, which will include space-themed experiences including late-night NASA Tram Tours, notable speakers, book signings, an outdoor festival with a concert, a family STEM zone, and more. This event is not included in CityPASS admission, but event tickets can be purchased on the Space Center's website.
Amenities:
- Dining: Zero-G Diner; outdoor picnic area
- Gift Shops: Space Trader, Gift Station
Best time to visit: Avoid wait times by arriving early. All attractions, including the NASA Tram Tour, are available when the doors open. The tram tours fill up fast and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so reserve your time upon arrival (advance reservations prior to arrival are not available).
Parking/Transportation: Paid parking available. Get directions here.
Groups: Groups of 15 or more: Call (281) 283-4755 in advance of arrival.