Gulf Coast · Tech & Space · Indoor Fun
Space Center Houston
Houston, Texas
Family friendlyNASA Johnson Space Center's visitor center — historic Mission Control, a Saturn V and the tram tour behind the gates.
Take the NASA tram tour first thing; lines grow by midday.
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Plan your visit
Nearest town: Houston · About 0.5 hrs from Houston
- Best season
- Year-round
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- $$$
- Getting around
- Fully accessible; wheelchairs available.
- Reservations
- Buy timed tickets online; tram lines grow by noon.
For families: Do the tram first, then the kid-friendly Astronaut Gallery.
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