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Science center · Houston, Texas
Space Center Houston
Johnson Space Center visitor center, with rockets, spacecraft, the Apollo mission control room, and a Saturn V rocket.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Space Center Houston
Space Center Houston is the official visitor center for the Johnson Space Center, NASA’s base in Houston where astronauts are trained and crewed flights are controlled. It is in the Clear Lake area, about 40 km from downtown.
The main building has capsules from real missions, space suits, rocks brought back from the Moon and exhibits about the International Space Station and upcoming missions. Outside, Independence Plaza displays a shuttle replica mounted on the Boeing 747 that carried it, and you can go inside both.
The tram tour crosses the NASA campus to the historic Apollo mission control room, restored to how it was at the time of the Moon landing, and to Rocket Park, where a full Saturn V rocket lies in a hangar. The tram route may change depending on NASA activities.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
A full day; at minimum five hours.
Best time
On weekdays, outside school holidays. Arrive at opening and reserve the tram tour time right away.
How to get there
By car, about 40 km southeast of downtown Houston via Highway 45, toward Galveston. There are organized tours from downtown.
Tip
Buy tickets online in advance and pick a tram tour time on arrival, because slots sell out during the day.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Space Center Houston
Is Space Center Houston part of NASA?
It is the official visitors center of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, operated by a nonprofit foundation.
What can you see on the tram tour at Space Center Houston?
The historic control room for the Apollo missions and Rocket Park, with a Saturn V rocket; the itinerary can vary depending on NASA activities.
How long does a visit to Space Center Houston take?
A full day, or at least five hours including the tram tour.