This admission ticket will give you access to the official visitor center for NASA Johnson Space Center Houston.
You’ll be able to visit the exhibits in Independence Plaza, including the original shuttle carrier aircraft NASA 905. Several unique opportunities are included with your ticket: touching the moon rocks inside the Lunar Vault, viewing the spacesuit collection, watching a live show, gazing through a Cupola model of the International Space Station, or visiting some of the most famous spacecraft in history, such as the Apollo 17 command module.
You’ll also have the chance to walk through the Skylab Trainer that was used to prepare astronauts for the first American space station.
What's included
- Fast-track admission
- Admission to exhibits
- NASA tram tour
- George W.S. Abbey rocket park tour
What's Not Included
- Audio guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Simulator experiences
- Car park fees
- Historic mission control tour (available on-site)
Additional information
Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.
Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.
You must be 18 years or older to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Children 0 to 3 can participate for free.
What You Need to Know
The visitor center is open Monday-Wednesday: 10:00-17:00 and Thursday-Sunday: 10:00-22:00.
Please note that more visitors tour the center on weekends, holidays, and throughout the summer. Please arrive as early as possible if visiting during these days.
Please note that this the admission includes access to three theaters, live shows, 400+ space artifacts, NASA tram tour, a behind-the-scenes look at NASA's Johnson Space Center and more.
The voucher is valid only on the specified date and time.
On the day of your visit, please present your mobile voucher and the time slot reservation at the entrance. The date on your mobile voucher and the time slot reservation must match.
Please note that the astronaut training facility tour and the George W.S. Abbey rocket park tour must be booked on-site.
Please note that the astronaut training facility tour and the George W.S. Abbey rocket park tour are on a first come, first served basis.
Please note that there is no luggage storage facility at the venue. Suitcases and big bags or backpacks are not allowed inside the venue. Large diaper bags are allowed, but must be inspected. Before entering, all luggage will be inspected by security.
Please dress comfortably and wear weather-appropriate clothing, as some activities take place outside.
You may download the free Space Center Houston app from the App Store or Google Play for helpful instructions and directions.
Please note that pets and animals are not allowed inside the venue except for service animals with valid identification.
You must reserve a time slot on the official website after booking.
Please note that the NASA tram tour requires a boarding pass. You have two choices for obtaining your boarding pass:
1) Download the free Space Center Houston app, choose "Join tram virtual line," select the tour, enter your group size and reserve your virtual boarding passes.
2) Staff can reserve your boarding pass at the Guest Services Desk.