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Exhibits and Experiences

Must-See Experiences

NEW IMMERSIVE SHOW

The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks

Included in general admission.
Showings begin on the half hour.

Actor Tom Hanks narrates this immersive show, offering a unique new perspective on humankind’s past and future voyages to the moon. Watch it in the newly renovated Space Center Theater with an enhanced viewing experience!

Access to this show is included in general admission.

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NASA Tram Tours

Go on site at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) and get a behind-the-scenes look at human space exploration. Three tours give you access to astronaut training facilities, Mission Control and more.

Included in general admission: George W.S. Abbey Rocket Park, Astronaut Training Facility.
The Mission Control Tram Tour is an additional cost and is not included in general admission.

Permanent Exhibits

Independence Plaza

Go inside the shuttle replica Independence, mounted on top of the historic and original NASA 905 shuttle carrier aircraft, and then explore the giant plane. It is the world’s only shuttle mounted on an SCA and the only one allowing the public to enter both.

Included in general admission | Home to: Historic shuttle carrier aircraft, shuttle replica, orbiter access arm 

Starship Gallery

Starship Gallery at Space Center Houston is home to multiple flown spacecraft and national treasures. Get an up-close look at some of the most amazing artifacts that trace the progression of human space exploration.

Included in general admission | Home to: Apollo XVII, Mercury VII, Gemini V, Moon rocks, Skylab trainer

Spacesuit Collection

Explore a comprehensive collection of spacesuits representing the men and women of space exploration. See the ejection suit that astronaut John Young wore on the first shuttle flight in 1981.

Included in general admission | Home to: Apollo XVII, Mercury VII, Gemini V, Moon rocks, Skylab trainer

The Artemis Exhibit

This interactive exhibit highlights NASA’s Artemis program, which will return humans to the Moon for the first time in over 50 years. Learn about why we will explore and where we’ll go on the Moon.

Included in general admission

Mission Mars

Discover what it takes to travel to Mars, what hardware will get us to the fourth planet in our solar system and how humans may live on the red planet in the next few decades in our new interactive exhibit, Mission Mars.

Included in general admission | Home to: Mars rock, Orion launch simulator, SLS scale model, SLS engine

International Space Station Gallery

The International Space Station Gallery at Space Center Houston provides a dynamic look inside the space station – from interactive live shows to a Robonaut and even actual flown space station artifacts.

Included in general admission

Films & Live Presentations

Hear NASA mission updates in our Mission Briefing Center, learn how astronauts live aboard the International Space Station in our Living in Space presentation, relive NASA’s historic journey in Destiny Theater, and watch a space documentary on one of the largest screens in Texas.
Included in general admission

Science Deck

Visit the Science Deck at Space Center Houston to participate in and perform real space science experiments with real-world impact. Learn why we do science experiments in space – and see how you can contribute!

Included in general admission

Enhance Your Visit

Astronaut Experiences

We offer two astronaut experiences at Space Center Houston. Each option provides the opportunity to hear first-hand space exploration stories from a NASA astronaut. Astronaut experiences include Breakfast with an Astronaut and Astronaut Mission Memories.

This experience is an additional cost and is not included in general admission.

NASA VIP Tours

NASA VIP Tours is the ultimate VIP experience, giving unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the real world of NASA.

This experience is an additional cost and is not included in general admission.

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Moon 2 Mars Festival is back!

Tickets on sale now | March 13 - 16

The All-American Rejects are throwing Space Center Houston’s Moon 2 Mars Festival into hyperdrive. Amp up your Space City Spring Break with us!

Access to this all-ages festival is included in general admission.

WEATHER ALERT

Closed Jan. 21 & 22, 2025

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.