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Step into the multi-exhibit space center at Houston with your timed entry ticket, allowing for a self-paced exploration of this massive space-centric museum.
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Admire 400+ space artifacts, the largest collection of lunar rocks, and multiple permanent and traveling exhibits.
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Step inside the Mission Briefing Center and Spacecraft Gallery to admire the world’s largest public collection of lunar rocks and samples.
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Advance book a seat on the NASA tram tour at the Guest Services desk for a behind-the-scenes exploration of NASA's Johnson Space Center, displaying SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket.
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End your tour by walking around and under the 156-foot-long Falcon 9—the same type that launched two NASA astronauts aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft.
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- Timed entry to the Space Center
- Access to all the exhibitions—temporary and permanent
- Astronaut Training Facility Tram Tour (available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Guest Services desk)
- George W.S. Abbey Rocket Park Tram Tour (available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Guest Services desk)
- NASA Campus Tram Tour (available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Guest Services desk)
- Historic Mission Control Tram Tour
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Parking fee
- Food and drinks
- Souvenirs
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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.
What's not allowed
- Oversized luggage and backpacks
- Weapons
- Food and alcoholic beverages
- Aerial drone
- Camera accessories and equipment
- Pets
Accessibility
- Arrangements are made to address multiple forms of disabilities—physical, deaf & dumb, visual, and sensory.
- Service animals are allowed upon presentation of proof. They must be harnessed, leashed or tethered, unless the visitor's disability prevents it.
Additional information
- Tickets are time-stamped, so arrive on time.
- Entry is free for children under 3, but time-stamped entry tickets should be booked.
- To travel on the NASA Tram Tour, separate bookings should be made at the Guest Services desk.
- Parking fees are $5—not included in your ticket price.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket redemption point
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Show your ticket at **Space Center Houston **.
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Address: 1601 NASA Parkway, Texas,United States.
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