Galaxy Lights

This winter explore the most interactive and technologically advanced light display in Texas.

Nov. 13 - Jan. 2

6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

(Closed Nov. 25, Dec. 9, 24 & 25)

Embark on a festive adventure and continue the Space City tradition this holiday season during Galaxy Lights, presented by Reliant.

Ticket options: Public price starting at: $19.95; Member price starting at: $15.95; Ages 3 & younger get free admission; Combo ticket includes admission to Space Center Houston beginning at 3 p.m. to explore the center followed by admission to Galaxy Lights.

Discounted group tickets are available for groups of 20 or more. For more information, call 281-283-4755 or email reservations@spacecenter.org.

Please allocate 90 minutes to enjoy the experience. Galaxy Lights is open 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., but tickets are only available for purchase until 9 p.m. each day to help ensure guests have plenty of time to enjoy the experience.

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Experience two high-tech kinetic light shows, including a new show, where dozens of suspended lights move in precise choreographed sequences to music above the Main Plaza. Watch as the orbs move in unison to create colorful shapes and patterns.

Catch the original film "Holidays in Space" that includes real footage of astronauts celebrating the holidays as well as interviews with retired astronauts about what it was like celebrating in space. The film is shown in Destiny Theater every 30 minutes from 6:15 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. and lasts 15 minutes.

Take a stroll through a 200-foot LED light tunnel made of more than 250,000 lights synchronized to festive holiday music.

Explore our solar system through massive models of each planet along the path. Just before entering Independence Plaza, don’t miss the all-new, up-lit, laser-etched acrylic silhouette sculptures depicting different constellations.

Hop onto our interactive light pads, supported by BHP, made of 290 multicolor platforms under the wing of our historic shuttle carrier aircraft.

Go inside the historic shuttle carrier aircraft NASA 905 and the high-fidelity shuttle replica Independence and see the Saturn V rocket lights from the second landing of the tower on your way down.

Watch snowflakes falling on our massive projection wall and the occasional flurry from our snow machine.

Grab hot cocoa and s'mores kits and enjoy the holiday atmosphere at the s’more pits.

Enjoy a sparkling model of Earth and a prism tree, and snap a stellar selfie in our Earth photo station and our new snow globe photo station.

To celebrate the international collaboration aboard the International Space Station (ISS), explore our Lights Around the World display surrounding our twice-flown SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

See six aluminum 20-foot lit trees representing Space Station partners including the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, Russia, and Italy surrounded by multicolor glowing stars along the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The trees are decorated culturally as a tribute to each partner nation.

Walk underneath a massive 40-foot-tall, 100-foot-long sparkling shooting star and snap a sparkling selfie.

At the tip of the Falcon 9, take a photo with a 15-foot wreath made of all the ISS partner flags.

We have tailored an experience for Galaxy Lights that allows guests to conveniently explore all installations and attractions. Check out the map below to see the recommended path.

Several parts of this immersive experience are so massive they have to be outdoors. Discover giant planets, stars, holiday decor and more on The Food Lab patio and alongside SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and shuttle carrier aircraft NASA 905 in Independence Plaza. Please monitor weather conditions and plan accordingly.

If a space coast cold front sneaks up on you, stop by one of our gift shops to pick up an extra layer, hat or scarf.

Nov. 13 - Jan. 2

6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

(Closed Nov. 25, Dec. 9, 24 & 25)

Galaxy Lights special events

Kinetic lights, supported by JSC Federal Credit Union, & holiday film in the Main Plaza

Winter wonderland at The Food Lab & patio

Live show and twinkling tree in Astronaut Gallery

Light tunnel to Independence Plaza experience

Space Station tribute at the SpaceX Falcon 9

Galaxy Lights Map

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