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Space Center Houston
1601 East Nasa Parkway, Houston, Texas 77058, United States
Houston - Opening Hours
- Monday: 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 17:00
Friday: 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
Space Center Houston in Houston, USA, serves as the official visitor center for NASA's Johnson Space Center, delivering an immersive journey into space exploration. The atmosphere buzzes with excitement amid cutting-edge displays and genuine space artifacts, transporting visitors to the frontiers of human achievement. A standout feature is Independence Plaza, where guests can explore a full-scale Space Shuttle replica perched atop a historic shuttle carrier aircraft – the only such accessible exhibit globally.
Offerings include NASA Tram Tours to Mission Control, Rocket Park, and astronaut training areas, plus captivating presentations like 'The Moonwalkers' narrated by Tom Hanks and the Artemis exhibit. Key highlights encompass the Astronaut Gallery with iconic spacesuits, Mission Mars featuring virtual reality landscapes and a touchable Mars meteorite, and hands-on spacecraft simulators. Tailored for families, science enthusiasts, and adventurers, it sparks curiosity in STEM through engaging, educational fun. An essential stop for anyone drawn to the wonders of the cosmos.