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Space Center Houston

Space Center Houston

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4.6 (45,637 reviews)
Known For

Space Shuttle replicas, Astronaut training simulations, Historical space artifacts

Address
1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058, Houston, Texas, 77058, United States of America
Hours
  • Monday: 10AM-5PM
  • Tuesday: 10AM-5PM
  • Wednesday: 10AM-5PM
  • Thursday: 10AM-5PM
  • Friday: 10AM-5PM
  • Saturday: 10AM-6PM
  • Sunday: 10AM-6PM
Visit Duration
People typically spend 4-6 hours here.
Official Website
www.spacecenter.org

Ideal For

Families Space Enthusiasts Educators

Space Center Houston is the official visitor center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, offering an up-close look at America’s human spaceflight program through interactive exhibits, historic spacecraft, and a working view into astronaut training facilities. It is the only place where the public can tour NASA’s actual training grounds via a guided tram tour.

Highlights include the Starship Gallery with real spacecraft and moon rocks, Independence Plaza’s shuttle replica mounted on an original NASA carrier aircraft, and the NASA Tram Tour, which takes visitors past Mission Control and astronaut training buildings inside the working space center. Daily presentations, a 4D theater, and hands-on kids’ zones round out the experience for families.

Space Center Houston is open Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM and weekends from 9 AM to 6 PM (hours can shift around holidays and special events, so checking ahead is recommended). A full visit covering the main exhibits, a theater show, and the tram tour typically takes 4 to 6 hours, making it a comfortable half-day to full-day outing.

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