Houston: Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
Clear Lake City Houston, Houston
Explore Space Center Houston, the leading science and space exploration learning center with over 400 space artifacts and different exhibits. Discover one of Houston’s top attractions and home to the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center.
Space Center Houston Admission Ticket
This full-day admission ticket to Space Center Houston in Houston is ideal for space enthusiasts and families interested in NASA's human spaceflight history.
Description
Explore Space Center Houston, home to over 400 space artifacts with permanent and traveling exhibits that highlight the past and future of American space exploration. The admission includes access to attractions and theaters that showcase NASA’s achievements.
View the world’s largest public collection of moon rocks and lunar samples. Depending on availability, take a behind-the-scenes look at the NASA Johnson Space Center, which houses NASA Mission Control, International Space Station Mission Control, and astronaut training facilities.
Visit the newest permanent exhibit featuring the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket displayed outside the center. Walk around and beneath the first-stage booster, measuring over 156 feet long. This Falcon 9 rocket is the only one on public display outside SpaceX’s headquarters and is the same model that launched NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley on the Demo-2 mission in 2020, marking the first astronaut launch from American soil since 2011.
Highlights
- Full-day entrance ticket to Space Center Houston
- NASA tram tour included (boarding pass required)
- Access to Mission Briefing Center and Starship Gallery
- Self-guided exploration at your own pace
Includes
- General admission ticket with timed entry
- Access to all exhibits
- NASA tram tour (boarding pass required)
Excludes
- Historic Mission Control Tram Tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Souvenirs (available for purchase)
- Parking (additional $10 fee)
- Rides
Important Information
- Admission uses timed-ticketing; arrive on time. Your admission time is separate from the tram tour time.
- The general admission ticket does not include the Historic Mission Control Tram Tour.
- Children under 3 years old require a timed ticket but enter free.
- Tickets are available for every hour from opening until 2:00 PM.
- Parking costs $5 (cash and credit cards accepted).
- A boarding pass is required for the NASA tram tour; instructions are provided with your ticket.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book your ticket early to secure your preferred entry time. Wear comfortable shoes and plan to spend several hours exploring the exhibits.
