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Space Center Houston and Presenting Sponsor Wellby Financial Announce Moon 2 Mars, The Biggest Space-Themed Festival in Texas

From March 9-22, Enjoy the Hottest Ticket this Spring Break with Stellar Performances by Third Eye Blind on March 15 and a Second Headliner on March 22

The Moon 2 Mars Festival celebrates its fourth year this spring break with Wellby Financial returning as presenting sponsor. Moon 2 Mars will be held Sunday, March 9 through Saturday, March 22, at Space Center Houston.

Last year tens of thousands of people attended Moon 2 Mars which celebrates NASA’s Artemis program that will return astronauts to the Moon, using innovative technologies to build a permanent presence on the lunar surface.

The 2025 Moon 2 Mars Festival is set to deliver an out-of-this-world experience with electrifying live music, mouthwatering foods, and days of cosmic exploration for all ages and cutting-edge space technology, including:

  • Showcasing Lunar Terrain Vehicles
  • International Space Station (ISS) mimicking model 
  • AI interactive screens and games
  • Science DJ
  • A planetarium
  • Building your own rocket to launch
  • Interactive robotic games and challenges
  • Battle Bots (Second weekend only)
  • Photo opportunities with family and friends
  • And much more! 

Tickets for the Moon 2 Mars Festival, presented by Wellby Financial, are now available at Moon2Mars. Festival access is included with general admission to Space Center Houston. While visiting, guests can also experience the new immersive film, The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks, in the newly renovated Space Center Theater, featuring projections across three walls and the floor.

Visit spacecenter.org for more information about festival activities and hours of operation. Tag us and join the conversation on social media at @spacecenterhou using #Moon2MarsFestival.

About Space Center Houston

Space Center Houston’s shared purpose is to bring people and space closer together. Over 1.3 million visitors and more than 250,000 students and educators visit each year to connect with the significance of space exploration to pursue a path in STEM or follow along as incredible feats of human spaceflight continue to make new discoveries. Space Center Houston is owned by the Manned Space Flight Education 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and generates an annual $118M economic impact to the Greater Houston area. Space Center Houston is a Smithsonian Affiliate, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center and a Certified Autism Center. Learn more at spacecenter.org.

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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.