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Astronaut Friday: Michael Collins

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, we are highlighting the legendary astronauts who paved the way for future space exploration and opened the door to boundless curiosity and discovery. Learn more about the astronaut who piloted the Apollo 11 spacecraft:

Apollo 50th Astronaut Bio: Michael Collins

During your next visit, stop by Astronaut Gallery to see the bio-isolation garment that Collins wore during the Apollo 11 mission.

Experience the legacy of the first lunar landing and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing among an array of significant Apollo artifacts under one roof.

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MISSION UPDATE

We are open!

Space Center Houston is open today, May 8, 2026, during regular operating hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thank you for your patience while we resolved yesterday’s service disruption. See you soon, explorers!

LAST CHANCE

An Evening with Dexter Holland

Thu. April 30 | 5:30 p.m.

Explore the intersection of punk rock and science during this special evening with Dexter Holland, molecular biologist & frontman of The Offspring

LAST CHANCE

Don’t wait to grab your tickets – they’re going fast! 311 performs live tonight at Moon 2 Mars Festival, presented by Wellby Financial.

ON SALE NOW

Artemis II Launch Watch Party

Friday, February 6 | 7:30 p.m.

Witness history at the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center.

IMPORTANT

Closed Thursday, May 7, 2026

Due to a temporary service disruption, Space Center Houston is closed today. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

For questions about your tickets for today, please contact our Reservations team at [email protected].