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Kennedy Space Center Florida Admission Tickets

Entrance to Kennedy Space Center with "Explore" sign and astronaut figures.

Visitors taking a selfie in front of the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center.

Family admiring astronaut statue at Heroes and Legends exhibit, Kennedy Space Center.

Visitors viewing Space Shuttle Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center.

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4.6/5(40,015)

Jeanne Z

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

Great time at Kennedy Space Center. So much to see. So easy to get around on the buses. Highly recommend! Getting ticjets ahead of tine through Headout made everything so easy!

Csilla K

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

My visit to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex was special because it gave me the chance to experience the history and future of space exploration up close. Seeing the Space Shuttle Atlantis, learning about NASA’s missions, and viewing the massive rockets were unforgettable highlights. The exhibits were engaging and inspiring, making the entire visit both educational and exciting.”

William C

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Spending the time with my 22 year old son and learning more about our space program and exploration was amazing. Fantastic and informative exhibits and displays. I spent a little too much in the gift shops but loved meeting and getting autograph from a honest to goodness astronaut. Would highly recommend, as good a time as Disneyworld.

Ian G

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

The additional Tour with Ken and the driver, George, was fantastic. Additional places and things to see as well as great information from Ken was much appreciated. The exhibits were excellent, the site very clean and easy to access by car. A day is barely enough!

Kelly C

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

No issues whatsoever. Security and the attendant gate scanned the passes on my phone and we then space nerded out for about five hours. We will return!

Mary M

Group

Verified booking

Last week

Our guide Julia was so pleasant and shared so much information! The entire space center was so fascinating and eye opening on our country's adventures into the unknown. Well worth the trip for any space enthusiast!

Experience an unforgettable space adventure at the Kennedy Space Center. With your ticket, spend one or two days exploring real spacecraft, engaging in astronaut activities, and learning about groundbreaking missions.

Walk in the footsteps of astronauts at the Heroes & Legends and Race to the Moon zones, stand beneath the massive Saturn V rocket, explore the Space Shuttle Atlantis, and even touch genuine moon fragments.

Hop aboard the KSC bus to view the immense Vehicle Assembly Building, and spend time exploring over 60 interactive exhibits and attractions, with hands-on experiences designed to spark curiosity in young explorers.

Upgrade to include the Chat With an Astronaut experience or the Explore Tour, which provides guided access to restricted areas like launch pads and assembly facilities. You also have the option to upgrade to a 2-day admission.

Kennedy Space Center General Admission

1 or 2-day entry to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Kennedy Space Center shuttle bus tour

The Deep Space Launch Complex featuring Spaceport KSC

Access to The Gantry at LC-39

Space Shuttle Atlantis and the Shuttle Launch Experience

Apollo/Saturn V Center

Heroes and Legends featuring the US Astronaut Hall of Fame

Rocket Garden guided tours

Astronaut encounter

Planet Play

Journey To Mars

Space films inside IMAX theater

Character appearances

KSC Explore Tour (as per option selected)

Tour beyond the KSC Visitor Complex

Space expert guide

View America’s famous multi-user spacecraft launch pads

Once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities

View of spaceflight icons (Vehicle Assembly Building and NASA Press Site)

Chat With an Astronaut experience (as per option selected)

Meet a veteran NASA astronaut in a small-group setting

Hear firsthand stories about space missions and life in orbit

Enjoy an interactive Q&A session with the astronaut

Astronaut Training Experience

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Csilla K
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
My visit to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex was special because it gave me the chance to experience the history and future of space exploration up close. Seeing the Space Shuttle Atlantis, learning about NASA’s missions, and viewing the massive rockets were unforgettable highlights. The exhibits were engaging and inspiring, making the entire visit both educational and exciting.”
William C
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Spending the time with my 22 year old son and learning more about our space program and exploration was amazing. Fantastic and informative exhibits and displays. I spent a little too much in the gift shops but loved meeting and getting autograph from a honest to goodness astronaut. Would highly recommend, as good a time as Disneyworld.
Ian G
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
The additional Tour with Ken and the driver, George, was fantastic. Additional places and things to see as well as great information from Ken was much appreciated. The exhibits were excellent, the site very clean and easy to access by car. A day is barely enough!
Mary M
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Our guide Julia was so pleasant and shared so much information! The entire space center was so fascinating and eye opening on our country's adventures into the unknown. Well worth the trip for any space enthusiast!
Paul F
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
Kennedy Space Center is full of incredible artefacts and it is all presented really well and accessible to all ages and abilities. I highly recommend a trip if you are visiting the area.

A gateway to space history and innovation; see iconic spacecraft up close and feel the thrill of human exploration unfold before your eyes.

Getting started

Enter through the main visitor complex entrance. Have your ticket ready for scanning and keep a valid photo ID handy. Security screening includes a bag check and metal detectors.

What to expect

Space Shuttle Atlantis

Home to the legendary Atlantis orbiter, famous for completing over 4,800 Earth orbits.

Features

IMAX 3D experience: A moon-walking cinematic journey that simulates gravity-defying exploration.

Atlantis Exhibit: See the shuttle up close and learn about its missions.

The Gantry at LC-39

The newest attraction showcasing innovation with stunning 360° views.

Features

Rocket test simulator: Get a feel of a launch with a thrilling simulation.

Earth Information Center: Learn how NASA protects Earth through space technology.

Hands-on exhibits: Interactive experiences on rocket engineering and sustainability.

Legacy of Space Exploration

Discover historic missions and engineering marvels across the complex.

Features

Apollo/Saturn V Center: Stand beneath the tallest, heaviest, and most powerful rocket ever built.

Rocket Garden: Walk among real rockets that shaped space travel.

Moon rock display: Touch a real lunar fragment, a rare space souvenir.

Upgrade to a 2-day admission pass or opt for the Explore Tour upgrade, which includes a guided bus tour to the Vehicle Assembly Building and SpaceX launch pads.

What to bring

Visitors may bring backpacks and soft-sided coolers into the visitor complex.

Food and beverages packed in small, soft-sided coolers are permitted.

What's not allowed

Glass bottles or containers are not permitted.

Accessibility

Facilities: Wheelchair accessibility, restrooms, restaurants, retail shops.

Additional information

The newest attraction at Kennedy Space Center, the Gantry at LC-39, is now open for access with your general admission tickets.

The last bus tour runs at 2:30pm.

The ticket cannot be used on BLACKOUT Dates for Kennedy Space Center, such as Delta Heavy Rocket Launches.

Note: The Educator Study Pass offers K-12 teachers throughout the USA, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands complimentary access to the visitor complex. To receive the pass, active teachers are required to bring one of the following items to Will Call, located at the entrance of the visitor complex.

An active teaching certificate from the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

A badge with a photo that shows the title Teacher or Educator for K-12.

A letter on school letterhead, dated and signed by the principal, listing the name(s) of the teachers and stating that they are educators at the school.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.