{"id":143943,"date":"2024-09-30T12:17:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T08:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/?p=143943"},"modified":"2024-10-05T09:13:35","modified_gmt":"2024-10-05T05:13:35","slug":"kennedy-space-center-with-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/kennedy-space-center-with-family\/","title":{"rendered":"The ultimate family-friendly guide to the Kennedy Space Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; \">Top 5 must-see family attractions at the Kennedy Space Center <\/h2>\n<p>The Kennedy Space Center (KSC) on Merritt Island, Florida is NASA&#8217;s primary launch site for human spaceflight. Established in 1962, KSC has been at the forefront of space exploration, from the Apollo missions to the Space Shuttle program and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Today, KSC isn&#8217;t just a launchpad &#8211; it&#8217;s quite literally an out-of-this-world tourist attraction! It&#8217;s the perfect place to spark curiosity in young minds, offering a variety of tours and exhibits that bring space exploration to life. Kids can learn about humanity&#8217;s journey to the Moon and dream about future missions to Mars.<\/p>\n<p>With so much to see and do, planning a day-trip to the Kennedy Space Center with your family can be a daunting experience. But don&#8217;t worry, we&#8217;ve put together this guide to help you navigate the cosmic wonders and make the most of your visit. Ready for liftoff?<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; \"> 1. Rocket Garden  <\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"297\" style=\"width: 1201px;\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"1236778697\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/4eb17f3394a63fdc5c589899f6cd8d58-Rocket_Garden_Engine.jpg?auto=compress&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;w=1920&amp;h=1150&amp;fit=min&amp;q=80&amp;crop=faces\" alt=\"Sistine Chapel\"><\/p>\n<p>One of the most photographed attractions at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/kennedy-space-center-visitor-complex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> the Kennedy Space Center\u2019s Visitor Complex <\/a> is the Rocket Garden, a space which displays authentic machines which pioneered America\u2019s space explorations for decades. While most of these rockets have never been flown in space, they remain an integral part of America\u2019s space history.<\/p>\n<h4>Highlights include:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Delta II: <\/b>Launched over 150 NASA missions including Mars Rovers Spirit.Technical Details: 39 metres (128 feet) height | 1,084,200 pounds thrust<\/li>\n<li><b>Atlas-Agena: <\/b>Launched 8 missions of the Ranger program collecting over 11,000 detailed pictures of the Moon.Technical Details: 32.1 metres (105.3 feet) height | 366,213 pounds thrust<\/li>\n<li><b>Delta: <\/b>Launched a Mylar balloon called Echo into the orbit in 1960 which helped the first live television signal to cross the ocean.Technical Details: 27 metres (89.3 feet) height | 152,000 pounds thrust <\/li>\n<li><b>Saturn 1B: <\/b>Launched Apollo 7, the first crewed mission of the Apollo program.Technical Details: 68 metres (223 feet) height | 1,600,000 pounds thrust <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; \"> 2. Heroes &amp; Legends  <\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"297\" style=\"width: 1201px;\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"1236778697\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/23423be9e7fc0fe92abbd359f78b0d1c-Kennedy%20Space%20Center%20%7C%20Rocket%20Garden.jpg?auto=compress&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;w=1920&amp;h=1150&amp;fit=min&amp;q=80&amp;crop=faces\" alt=\"Sistine Chapel\"><\/p>\n<p>Discover a new immersive experience at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/kennedy-space-center-tickets-tours-c-3111\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> the Kennedy Space Center <\/a>called Heroes &amp; Legends, which celebrates all the brave men and women of America\u2019s space program. It features a mix of interactive exhibits, artefacts, and multimedia presentations that tell the stories of the Mercury 7, the Apollo 11 astronauts and other space legends.<\/p>\n<h4>Highlights Include:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Through the Eyes of a Hero: <\/b>An immersive experience that takes visitors through the history of human spaceflight, from the early days of the Mercury program to the current space shuttle era.<\/li>\n<li><b>US Astronaut Hall of Fame: <\/b>In honour of America&#8217;s greatest astronauts, look at and listen to their stories.<\/li>\n<li><b>Astronaut Encounter: <\/b>Get an exclusive opportunity to meet and interact with an astronaut to learn about their journey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; \"> 3. Saturn V Rocket  <\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"297\" style=\"width: 1201px;\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"1236778697\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/e09170794d00f0b61c9ed1338ae17ca3-This%20is%20a%20Photo%20of%20Saturn%20V%20Rocket.jpg?auto=compress&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;w=1920&amp;h=1150&amp;fit=min&amp;q=80&amp;crop=faces\" alt=\"Sistine Chapel\"><\/p>\n<p>Bear witness to this spectacle of human engineering and space travel, the Saturn V rocket at the Kennedy Space Center. The largest rocket ever flown in space, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/kennedy-space-center-saturn-v-rocket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Saturn V<\/a>   stands tall at 111 m (363 ft) and weighs 6.6 million pounds (3 million kilograms) when fully fueled.<\/p>\n<h4>Highlights Include:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Apollo 8 and the Firing Room: <\/b>Experience the launch of Apollo 8 unfold in the firing room as the first crewed Saturn V mission blasts into space.<\/li>\n<li><b>Path to the Moon: <\/b>Celebrate the accomplishments and the technology of Apollo missions 7-10.<\/li>\n<li><b>Touch a Moon Rock: <\/b>You can touch a genuine moon rock at the Apollo\/Saturn V Center. This sample was brought back by the Apollo 17 mission, the last crewed lunar expedition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; \"> 4. Space Shuttle Atlantis  <\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"297\" style=\"width: 1201px;\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"1236778697\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/32e5f9fc5a28cb7c8a27cd65fdf54c3f-24144-orlando-kennedy-space-center-admission-tickets-and-chat-with-an-astronaut-09.jpg?auto=compress&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;w=1920&amp;h=1150&amp;fit=min&amp;q=80&amp;crop=faces\" alt=\"Sistine Chapel\"><\/p>\n<p>Displayed in a suspended flight configuration (rotated 43.21\u00b0) with its payload bay doors open and the Canadarm extended,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/space-shuttle-atlantis-kennedy-space-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">  the Space Shuttle Atlantis<\/a> is one of the three remaining space-flown orbiters, and the last to fly in space in 2011.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Did you know?<\/strong>&nbsp;By the end of its final mission, Atlantis had orbited the Earth a total of 4,848 times, travelling nearly 126,000,000 mi (203,000,000 km), which is more than 525 times the distance from the Earth to the Moon.<\/p>\n<h4>Highlights include:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Forever Remembered: <\/b>A memoria in honour of the astronauts who lost their lives during space shuttle missions STS-51L Challenger and STS-107 Columbia.<\/li>\n<li><b>Space Mirror Memorial: <\/b>A national memorial honouring fallen astronauts from the American Space program.<\/li>\n<li><b>Hubble Space Telescope Theater: <\/b>The first of NASA\u2019s Great Space Observatories, learn about the failures, successes and spinoffs of the Hubble Space Telescope.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; \"> 5. Journey to Mars  <\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"297\" style=\"width: 1201px;\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"1236778697\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/bf5d35ad0c6de6053e538818afa2c7fc-This%20is%20a%20Photograph%20of%20Journey%20to%20Mars%20%7C%20Launched%20by%20United%20Lauch%20Alliance.jpg?auto=compress&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;w=1920&amp;h=1150&amp;fit=min&amp;q=80&amp;crop=faces\" alt=\"Sistine Chapel\"><\/p>\n<p>Experience this interesting and interactive experience put together at the Kennedy Space Center that features live presentation, interactive games and simulators and exhibits on the challenges of sending humans to Mars. From the earliest robotic missions to Mars to the plans for human missions, learn, explore and catch a glimpse of the future of human spaceflight.<\/p>\n<h4>Highlights include:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Mars Rover Vehicle Navigator: <\/b>Check out the newest concept vehicle, the Mars Rover Vehicle Navigator (MRVN) designed to navigate the demanding landscape of Mars.<\/li>\n<li><b>Planet Play: <\/b>An immersive play arena for kids between the ages of 2-12 years to climb through a wormhole, walk on Saturn&#8217;s rings and more.<\/li>\n<li><b>Imax Theater: <\/b>View incredible space-themed films featuring eye-popping images of space. Don\u2019t stop yourself from reaching out to touch them, they can feel that real.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; \"> Recommended Kennedy Space Center tickets  <\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; \"> Dining <\/h2>\n<p>Enjoy an out-of-the-world dining experience at the Visitor\u2019s Complex in Kennedy Space Center. Equipped to serve vegetarian, gluten-free and healthy options, experiment, enjoy and fuel up right before you embark on your journey around space.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Did you know?<\/strong> All the serving bowls and plates are made from recycled pulp. The cutlery, straws and lids are biodegradable.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/ed08392bd7b775b13dd2413fae5b7eff-Pizza.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=400&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"quinta de regaleira\" sizes=\"150px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/ed08392bd7b775b13dd2413fae5b7eff-Pizza.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=400&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"318551585\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"> <span><\/span> <span><strong>Orbit Cafe<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Located opposite the space shop, it serves freshly baked pizzas, sandwiches, burgers and more. The lettuce and herbs used in their preparations are hydroponically grown in the towers, right there. So finish a good run of shopping and head this way to appease your hunger.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Timings: 9:30 a.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/155e8e0e6056ae8d796d11cec4f27209-IMG%20Worlds%20of%20Adventure%20Dining%20popcorn.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=400&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"quinta de regaleira\" sizes=\"150px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/155e8e0e6056ae8d796d11cec4f27209-IMG%20Worlds%20of%20Adventure%20Dining%20popcorn.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=400&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"318551585\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"> <span><\/span> <span><strong>IMAX Snax<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Enthralled by the documentaries playing at the Kennedy Space Center IMAX? Now enjoy it more with a serving of classic movie theatre snacks like soda, popcorn and candies from IMAX Snax.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Timings: 9 a.m. &#8211; 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/d7c911daf791ceb4d4de3f5d9f361369-Gelato.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=400&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"quinta de regaleira\" sizes=\"150px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/d7c911daf791ceb4d4de3f5d9f361369-Gelato.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=400&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"318551585\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"> <span><\/span> <span><strong>Space Dots<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Located close to Space Shuttle Atlantis, cool off with innovative ice creams and a range of galactic gelato flavours. <b>Pro tip: <\/b> Try out the exclusive Martian Rock Flavour.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Timings: 9 a.m. &#8211; 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/b43c09ce7d4ef1f45139a1c493e072af-Beer-Chug.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=400&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"quinta de regaleira\" sizes=\"150px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/b43c09ce7d4ef1f45139a1c493e072af-Beer-Chug.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=400&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"318551585\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"> <span><\/span> <span><strong>Planet Play Lounge<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Parents are definitely going to love this place! Sit back, relax and recharge with a mug of beer or a glass of wine (on the second floor) as your young explorers go around learning about space.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Timings: 9 a.m. &#8211; 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; \"> Shopping <\/h2>\n<p>The Visior\u2019s Complex houses a 15,372 square feet Space Shop set up by NASA and dedicated to space memorabilia and NASA gear. Shop for souvenirs,  latest NASA clothing, merch, accessories and gear.<\/p>\n<h4><b> 1. The Space Shop: <\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Uncover hidden and rare space memorabilia here. Featuring the real Apollo 11 gantry, explore 300+ space centric hoodies, hats, tees, jackets, sweatshirts and so much more.<\/p>\n<h4><b> 2. The Right Stuff: <\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Located at the Saturn V center, this store sells moon landing souvenirs and Apollo program memorabilia, including iconic statements as graphic tees &#8220;Failure Is Not An Option&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h4><b> 3. Shuttle Express: <\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Located  inside Space Shuttle Atlantis, explore a range of exclusive space shuttle merchandise like caps, mugs, water bottles, t-shirts and so much more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Did you know?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><\/strong>The Space Shop is the world\u2019s largest store solely dedicated to selling space memorabilia and NASA gear.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"\">The bags provided here are made of biodegradable plastic and soy ink. You can also purchase a recycled bag from the retail shops that are made from 100% post-consumer plastic bottles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; \"> Kid-friendly zones at the Kennedy Space Center <\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<h4><b> 1. Fly with an Astronaut: <\/b><\/h4>\n<p>As part of a small group, explore the Kennedy Space Center with a veteran NASA astronaut guide. Kickstart the tour from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/space-shuttle-atlantis-kennedy-space-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Space Shuttle Atlantis <\/a>  and blast off on Shuttle Launch Experience. Lastly, enjoy a private catered lunch with your astronaut guide.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h4><b> 2. Kennedy Space Center Explore Tour: <\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Enhance your experience at the Kennedy Space Center by adding the explore tour to your itinerary. Capture photographic views of numerous spaceflight icons like the Vehicle Assembly Building and historic Launch Complex 39.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h4><b> 3. The Launch Director Tour: <\/b><\/h4>\n<p>This is a 3 hour walking tour alongside Space Shuttle Atlantis\u2019s last launch director, Mike Leinbach as he takes you through the risks and rewards of the space shuttle program. Next stop is the Shuttle Launch Experience followed by Forever Remembered and the tour ends with a private sit-down to ask any remaining questions.<\/p>\n<h4><b>KSC Spaceport<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>KSC Spaceport offers an immersive futuristic experience, transporting visitors to a bustling galactic terminal. Guests can choose from four thrilling space journeys: Cosmic Wonders, Daring Explorers, Red Planet, and Uncharted Worlds. The motion theater ride takes adventurers to never-before-explored destinations like Mars, Trappist-1, and the Horsehead Nebula.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; \">Hours of operation for rest of 2024 <\/h2>\n<p>The Kennedy Space Center is open <b>Monday &#8211; Sunday weekly<\/b> at the following times*:<\/p>\n<p><b>August 19 &#8211; November 27, 2024: <\/b>9am &#8211; 5pm <b>November 29 &#8211; December 19, 2024: <\/b>9am &#8211; 5pm <b>December 20 &#8211; December 24, 2024: <\/b>9am &#8211; 7pm<b>December 26 &#8211; December 30, 2024: <\/b>9am &#8211; 7pm<b>December 31 &#8211; January 5, 2025: <\/b>9am &#8211; 6pmKSC will remain closed o Thanksgiving and Christmas Day*Timings are subject to change based on peak seasons.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Entry to the Visitor Complex ends 1 hour prior to closing time.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">The last bus tour runs 2.5 hours before the complex closure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; \">Travel information <\/h2>\n<p><b>By car:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From Cocoa Beach: State Road 528<\/li>\n<li>From Orlando: State Road 50<\/li>\n<li>From Daytona Beach: Interstate 95<\/li>\n<li>From Miami: Interstate 95<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>By bus:<\/b> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There is no direct public transportation available.<\/li>\n<li>The closest bus line passes near the Kennedy Space Center are: 11, 111 and 436S.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/kennedy-space-center-transportation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>More about Kennedy Space Center Transportation<b><\/b><\/b><\/a><b><b> <\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:bold; \">FAQs <\/h2>\n<p>[tcb-script src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/jquery\/3.5.1\/jquery.min.js&#8221; integrity=&#8221;sha512-bLT0Qm9VnAYZDflyKcBaQ2gg0hSYNQrJ8RilYldYQ1FxQYoCLtUjuuRuZo+fjqhx\/qtq\/1itJ0C2ejDxltZVFg==&#8221; crossorigin=&#8221;anonymous&#8221;][\/tcb-script]            <a>             Summary        <\/a>                                                                Kennedy Space Center mission zone                                        <\/p>\n<ul id=\"summary-mobile-ul\">            <\/ul>\n<p>            [tcb-script]        jQuery(document).ready(function () {            jQuery(&#8220;.row.post-width&#8221;).prepend(`&lt;div&gt; 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