Space Center Houston Tickets

Dive into the world of space exploration with a full-day ticket to Space Center Houston, including access to NASA’s tram tour and all ongoing exhibits.

Getting started

Arrive at Space Center Houston and present your time-stamped ticket at the main entrance. After a quick ticket check, you’re free to explore at your own pace or pick up a self-guided audio tour. For the NASA tram tour, secure your boarding pass as instructed on your ticket.

What to expect

Space Center Houston Tickets

Space Center Houston is the official visitor center for NASA Johnson Space Center, home to over 400 space artifacts and a hub for the U.S. human spaceflight program. This renowned center offers a unique look at both the history and future of American space exploration.

Features

• NASA Tram Tour: Go behind the scenes at Johnson Space Center, visiting the historic Mission Control Center and the International Space Station Mission Control Center, where real missions are managed.
• Lunar rocks collection: View the world’s largest public display of lunar rocks and samples, offering a rare glimpse into material brought back from the moon.
• Spacecraft gallery: Explore a diverse range of 400+ spacecraft artifacts, each representing milestones in human spaceflight and technological innovation.
• SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket: Walk around and beneath the first-stage booster of a Falcon 9 rocket, the only one on public display outside SpaceX Headquarters. This is the same type of rocket that launched two NASA astronauts from U.S. soil in 2020.
• Mission Briefing Center: Learn about current and upcoming NASA missions through interactive exhibits and presentations, connecting you to the latest in space science.

Space Center Houston Tickets

Dive into the cosmos at Space Center Houston with your timed entry ticket, immersing yourself in a self-paced exploration of this vast space-centric museum. Admire over 400 space artifacts and marvel at the largest collection of lunar rocks on display to the public, housed within the expansive Mission Briefing Center and Spacecraft Gallery. This tour is crafted for explorers of the final frontier, devotees of celestial wonders, and seekers of moon dust; fascinating fact reveals that Space Center Houston houses a staggering 400 space artifacts, including an impressive array of lunar rocks collected by astronauts on historic missions to the Moon. With [feature] providing unparalleled access to exhibits like the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, this journey weaves reality with the ethereal, offering memorable encounters to forge a deeper understanding while recognizing that space exploration is not just about reaching the stars but also about the relentless pursuit of knowledge.

Experience Mission Briefing Center's Lunar Rocks

Visit the Mission Briefing Center during your tour's highlight segment where you can admire the world’s largest public collection of lunar rocks and samples, a testament to humanity's quest for cosmic discovery. The center houses moon rocks collected by Apollo astronauts, each one telling its own story of adventure and scientific endeavor. As you walk through this iconic space, imagine standing in the very same spot where NASA mission planners once strategized their historic journeys into space. With lunar samples meticulously preserved under controlled conditions, visitors can marvel at these rare treasures up close, feeling a profound connection to the moon's surface that seems light years away yet is vividly present here.

Marvel at Spacecraft Gallery’s Diverse Collection

Access the Spacecraft Gallery included in your tour package enabling you to experience an extensive collection of spacecraft and artifacts, each one representing a milestone in human space exploration. From the Gemini capsules that paved the way for Apollo missions to the sleek design of modern shuttles like NASA's retired fleet, this gallery offers a comprehensive journey through technological advancements over decades. The sheer variety and historical significance of exhibits provide visitors with an immersive experience where imagination meets reality, inviting you to step back in time and into the future simultaneously.

Discover NASA Tram Tour's Behind-the-Scenes Secrets

Explore the NASA tram tour as part of the comprehensive itinerary featuring exclusive access to restricted areas at Johnson Space Center. This unique experience allows you to delve deep into the heart of where astronauts train and spacecraft are tested, giving you unparalleled insight into the rigorous process behind space missions. Highlights include a stop at SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, showcasing cutting-edge technology alongside traditional NASA hardware. The tour offers an authentic glimpse into the day-to-day operations of one of America's most celebrated scientific institutions.

Admire SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket

Wander around and under the towering 156-foot-long SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, a centerpiece representing the tour’s architectural appeal where visitors can appreciate both its imposing size and intricate design. This marvel of engineering stands as a testament to modern aerospace technology, featuring sleek lines and advanced materials that have propelled astronauts into orbit aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft. The sheer scale of this rocket leaves visitors in awe, providing not just a visual spectacle but also an educational opportunity to understand the complexities involved in space travel.

Tour Highlights

• Step into Space Center Houston’s vast exhibits for an immersive journey
• Admire over 400 space artifacts and lunar samples comprehensively included
• Explore Mission Briefing Center showcasing world's largest public moon rocks collection spectacularly
• Discover Spacecraft Gallery featuring diverse spacecraft milestones impressively
• Access NASA tram tour offering behind-the-scenes exploration authentically
• Marvel at SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket’s towering presence uniquely

Immerse yourself for explorers of the cosmos, adventurers of space history, and enthusiasts of technological marvels. This interstellar voyage weaves reality with wonder, offering a tapestry of memories that spark like stars in your mind's eye while acknowledging the vastness of the universe beyond our reach yet within our grasp.