Still pivotal to the NASA program, Space Center Houston has also become a top tourist attraction, drawing thousands of visitors annually. Popular events and attractions such as the NASA Tour, Blast Off Theater, Astronaut Gallery, and the Kids Space Place serve as entertaining and educational activities for children and adults alike. Throughout the year, Space Center Houston also features a variety of temporary exhibits and conducts ‘Space Camps’ and group tours.
While at Space Center Houston, visitors are treated to a history of the NASA Space Program and can also take part in a number of interactive displays such as The Feel of Space, which simulates the weightlessness astronauts experience during a space mission. There are also a number of educational activities, including overnight programs and ‘Scout Camp-Ins.’
Space Center Houston is open to the public 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on weekends, with extended hours being offered during summer. Admission is $18.95 for adults, $14.95 for children ages 4 – 11, and $17.95 for seniors. Group rates are available, but interested persons should call 281-244-2105 in advance to secure those rates.
