Exhibits
Houston, We Have a Sample! Make Your Own Bennu
Experience an awe-inspiring moment as the Bennu sample makes its grand entrance at Space Center Houston.
February 26, 2024
Experience an awe-inspiring moment as the Bennu sample makes its grand entrance at Space Center Houston.
Join us for a cosmic journey as we highlight five authentic artifacts that have left their mark on space history and propelled us to the stars.
Hear the story behind the conservation of the iconic lectern that President John F. Kennedy used when he delivered his iconic “moon-shot” speech at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Then see it in person at Space Center Houston.
Travel though space history in our Starship Gallery timeline and see a new artifact – Gene Kranz’s Mug. Flight controllers gave this custom mug to
Travel though space history in our Starship Gallery timeline and see a new artifact – a 16mm Apollo-era data acquisition camera. This camera was used
How did we get to space? What does it take to survive in orbit? Will you be the one to step foot on Mars? Break
Have you seen the shuttle-era Orbiter Access Arm in Independence Plaza? Find out how this historic artifact found its way to Space City all the
Space Center Houston has a new lunar sample on display! Sample no. 76015 is displayed in our Lunar Vault, pictured above in his home, our
[sp name=’GeminiIIILnch’] Gemini III launched March 23, 1965 with Prime Crew astronauts Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom and John W. Young. NASA’s two-man Gemini spaceflights demonstrated
[sp name=’Pioneerten’] Apollo 17 was the last mission in which humans traveled to the Moon. It launched on Dec. 7, 1972; 12:33 a.m. EST, with
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For the safety of our guests and staff, Space Center Houston is closed on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22 due to forecasted inclement weather.
We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you soon! For questions or concerns, contact our Reservations team with your order number at 281.283.4755 or via email.