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Lunar New Year Celebration

Saturday, February 1, 2025
โ€“Sunday, February 2, 2025
10:00 am
โ€“4:00 pm
*Included in general admission

Join us at Space Center Houston to celebrate Lunar New Year and experience the rich traditions behind this vibrant holiday! Enjoy cultural activities, discover fascinating facts about the moon, and engage in fun, hands-on science experiments. It’s a perfect way to ring in the new year while learning about space and the wonders of our lunar neighbor. Don’t miss out on this exciting celebration of culture, science, and discovery!


Lion Dances
Saturday Feb. 1st 11am and 3pm
Sunday Feb. 2nd 3pm

Watch this incredible traditional Chinese dance in which the dancers are masked and costumed to resemble lions put on by the Rising Dragon dance company.

Attention: This show contains loud music and flashing lights with rapid image movement and will be happening in our Main Plaza.


Special Presentation
Dr. Gary Kitmacher
Saturday Feb. 1st
12:20pm | Mission Briefing Center

Dr. Gary Kitmacher will be talking about the Artemis program and future plans for NASA’s journey back to the moon! Dr. Kitmacher has worked at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) since 1981. As the mission manager for Education and Outreach, he has worked in the International Space Station (ISS) Program Office for several years.


Astronaut Presentations
Saturday Feb. 1st Only
NASA Astronaut Captain Michael Baker
11:30am & 1:20pm | Mission Briefing Center Theater

https://spacecenter.org/exhibits-and-experiences/astronaut-experiences/

Upcoming Events

Women’s History Month Speaker Series | Laura Sarmiento ย 

Saturday, March 15, 2025
2:30 pm
*Included in general admission

Women’s History Month Speaker Series | Abigail Gloverย 

Saturday, March 15, 2025
12:30 pm
*Included in general admission

Spring Break Explorer Camps | Ages 4-11 | Week 2

Monday, March 17, 2025
โ€“Friday, March 21, 2025
*Requires registration

Women’s History Month Speaker Series | Vickie Kloeris

Saturday, March 22, 2025
12:30 pm
*Included in general admission

Women’s History Month Speaker Series | Brittany Commins

Saturday, March 22, 2025
2:30 pm
*Included in general admission

Home School Day | March 2025

Friday, March 28, 2025
9:00 am
*Requires registration
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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.