Space Center Houston

Houston, Texas is Space City, USA and Space Center Houston is America's gateway to the universe!

As the Official Visitor Center for NASA's Johnson Space Center, Space Center Houston is the only place on Earth that gives guests an out-of-this-world journey through human adventures in space.

Since 1992, this $75 million, 180,000 square foot, 'edu-tainment' complex has entertained and informed over 11 million star-struck guests from every corner of the globe.

Space Center Houston features a multitude of permanent exhibits, attractions, theatres and exhibits. In addition, the venue presents an amazing array of traveling exhibits and astounding events created exclusively by SCH's own creative exhibit team. SCH always has a new exhibit or attraction to enjoy.

Hours of Operation
Space Center Houston is open every day of the year, with the exception of December 25.

Summer:
June 10am - 7pm
July 9am - 7pm
August 10am - 5pm, 7pm weekends

Winter:
Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm
Sat - Sun 10am - 6pm

Admission
Adults $18.95
Children (4-11) $14.95
Seniors $17.95
Parking $5

Group rates are available for parties of 15 or more. Please call (281)244-2105 for booking information.

Become a member of the Space Center Houston receive discounts on food, souvenirs, parking, and admission. Just visit the Membership Desk at the Ticket Window.

Attractions & Exhibits

Space Center Theater
This attraction shows the excitement, the commitment and the risks taken by the people who fly in space.

Blast Off Theater
Visit the only place in the world where you can personally experience the thrill of launching into space like a real astronaut.

NASA Tour
A behind-the-scenes journey through NASA's Johnson Space Center

Astronaut Gallery
The Astronaut Gallery is an unparalled exhibit outside Northrop Grumman Theater featuring the world's best collection of spacesuits.

Feel of Space
The Living in Space module simulates what life could be like for astronauts aboard the space station.

Starship Gallery
Artifacts and hardware on display in the Starship Gallery trace the progression of America's Manned Space Flight.

Kids Space Place
Interactive exhibits and themed area make exploring the different aspects of space and the manned space flight program loads of fun.

Education Programs:

Space School
Students in Space Center Houston's Space School will experience a 5-day engineering mission to land a rover on Mars, build and launch a rocket and more!

Day Camps
Space Center Houston offers exciting educational Day Camps for children of various ages that are out of this world!

Scout Camp-ins
Space Center Houston strives to help scouts achieve their individual scout badges and electives by engaging them in an interactive and hands-on learning environment.