Become an Astronaut at Space Center Houston

Visiting the NASA Space Center was truly a mind-blowing experience. It’s absolutely amazing to witness what humans have achieved in the field of space exploration — things that are beyond imagination. Every exhibit and artifact is a marvel of science and engineering, reminding us just how far curiosity, innovation, and determination can take us. The place is beautifully designed, clean, and very visitor-friendly. Each photograph and display tells a story — each one inspiring in its own way. From the massive rockets to the astronaut suits and moon artifacts, everything left me in awe. The staff were outstanding — friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to share interesting facts. There are plenty of food options available, which makes it great for families or longer visits. One important tip: Make sure to check the weather before your visit, especially if you’re planning to take the tram tour to see the astronaut training facilities or mission control. If the weather isn’t cooperating, the outdoor tours will be cancelled, and that’s a big part of the experience. Overall, this is a must-visit destination — a place that celebrates human potential and inspires future generations. Don’t miss it!

Fantastic place. Amazing history and presentation, literally so much to see. We just about managed most of it in 3hrs. For the price it is great, even the general admission. Parking is $10 which isn't too bad in my opinion too. They have a 50 min move which you can watch about the Apollo missions narrated by Tom Hanks, although quite long, it's fascinating and worth a watch. It's a shame you have to pay extra for the simulator as it seemed a bit basic for the price required but otherwise a great day out.

I visited the Space Center in Houston today, and it was absolutely amazing! From the moment I walked in, I was blown away by the exhibits and how well everything was organized. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about space exploration. Highlights of my visit included seeing the historic Mission Control, touching a real moon rock, and walking underneath the massive Saturn V rocket it’s truly a sight to behold! The interactive exhibits kept things fun and engaging, and I loved learning about both past and future NASA missions. And don’t leave without trying the astronaut ice cream! It’s a fun little treat that adds to the whole space experience freeze-dried and surprisingly tasty. Whether you’re a space nerd or just curious, this place has something for everyone. Definitely a must-visit if you’re in Houston. I left feeling inspired and in awe of human achievement.

Torn between a child's dream of visiting and the fact that it was just rammed to the hilts.... Extremely busy, (Monday non half term) uncomfortable so. Long lines to get in but in fairness they moved really quick. All the staff seemed friendly and happy that we encountered. Tram tours are nice, loads to see, read and take part in. VR is extra charge The food court is nice in terms of options and freshness. The BBQ was a particular highlight. However expect to pay tourist prices for everything.... Two shops on site. One large merch shop and one small merch shop. Good choice of merch but once again expect to pay a premium. Enjoyed the day out but pack your patience as it's required given the number of people visiting at once. If you don't drive Uber and Lyft will pick you up in the car park no worries there. If you pre buy your tickets, you can save quite a bit using the city pass scheme

Let’s start with topic of price!!! For one parking is not free. There are QR codes on the light poles that you need to scan to register your car for parking. When it came to price for admission for a party of 2 adults and 1 child we paid about $130 for general admission. This just came with entry to the museum we spent a lot of time checking stuff out but all in all we spend about 2 hours there. They have a gift shop, a cafe area with food shows as part of the general admission. Of course you can do some add-ons like taking the trolly over to the Mission Control building across the campus. We didn’t pay for any extras on the front end. I found it easier to buy our tickets at the window from the cashier. They were able to answer all my questions better than me trying to understand the online admission packages. I didn’t feel like purchasing in advance is necessary. Especially because when you get there you have to pull your phone out just to pay for parking so might as well just do it all when you arrive. There was plenty of parking, but I did feel like most or all of the handicap spots were taken, so keep that in mind if you need to park close