Become an Astronaut at Space Center Houston

An absolute must-visit destination in Houston! Space Center Houston offers an incredible, immersive experience for visitors of all ages. From the moment you walk in, the scale and history of the space program come alive through awe-inspiring exhibits, genuine spacecraft, and fascinating artifacts. Walking past the iconic Space Center Houston sign and exploring the incredible galleries lets you get up close to the history of human spaceflight. The exhibits are thoughtfully curated, blending education with genuine wonder. Whether you are a dedicated space enthusiast or just looking for an unforgettable day out, the center delivers on every front. The staff are welcoming and passionate, adding to the overall fantastic atmosphere. If you are wondering what to do in the area, do not miss this world-class attraction. It is both deeply inspiring and profoundly educational, giving you a true appreciation for the achievements of space exploration. Easily a 5-star experience that leaves you looking at the stars a little differently!

Very cool place to visit. Lots of nice displays inside to see, several tram tours. We did the Saturn V (Roxket Garden tram), it was great. Lines were long for some things. The games are fun and move pretty quickly. Lots of staff around if you have questions. The only bad thing is food is insanely priced. A bottle of Gatorade is $5, a ham and cheese kids sandwich is white bread, slice of ham and slice of cheese is $7. A salad was $14. We skipped eating there after paying $160 for 4 people for general admission and another 10.99 for parking, we went elsewhere for lunch. Awesome place to visit and learn but is busy and lots of waiting for the next event to start. We spent about 4 hours and saw the museum part and 1 tram tour, and (1) 20 minutes presentation on trading to be an astronaut. Worth it but plan accordingly. My kid loved the space shuttle and 747 walk throughs.

Great place to take the family. Lots of fun things to do and see for the adults and kiddos. There are multiple different shows going on throughout the day. The food court and souvenir shop ste pretty expensive for what you get but the experience that my kiddo had was well worth it.

This was my 2nd time visiting and I did not do or see any of the same things as I did the first time - so this place has a lot to offer! This time I went on a rainy day so I skipped the tram rides - but if the weather is nice, be sure to catch the trams! This time I watched the presentations and movie - all amazing! The staff are super helpful so be sure to ask lots of questions. A lot of the attractions were confusing - one of the presentations had a video playing in the waiting room and many people thought it WAS the presentation. The line for the movie was marked by a person holding a sign with an arrow saying “this is the end of the line for Moonwalkers.” There were a few things that required extra $ like the simulator and one of the trams but most everything is included in the ticket price. Amazing place and so much great information. If you get the chance: follow the sidewalk outside to walk the solar system to really understand how big it is. Pluto is almost to the road where you enter the parking lot and it co tibies around past the space center!

Absolutely loved our visit to Space Center Houston! It is a world-class facility packed with unbelievable history and interactive exhibits. Standing next to the actual Saturn V rocket was a huge highlight, and getting to touch a real piece of the moon was unforgettable. Independence Plaza is also a total must-see. It's clean, well-organized, and fascinating for both kids and adults. Easily one of the best museums I've ever been to!