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Space Center Houston
1601 W Nasa Road 1, Webster, TX 77598
+1 281 244 2100 / +1 800 972 0369
site: Space Center Houston
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Space Center Houston, the official visitors center of the Johnson Space Center, features exhibits, presentations and hands-on activities everyone can enjoy. Among the attractions are a 5-story-tall theater, astronaut and starship galleries, and a tram ride which offers views of the NASA mission control center, the ISS assembly building and astronaut training facilities. Since 1992, the 180,000 square-foot complex has drawn over 11 million guests from around the world.

Price

Admission (including tours and IMAX theater) $18 adults, $17 seniors, $14 children ages 4-11

Credit Cards Accepted

visa,mastercard,amex,discover

Directions

The Space Center is about 25 miles from downtown Houston. Take the Gulf Fwy. to NASA Rd. 1, turn left, and go 3 miles

Area

Clear Lake

Parking

Parking $5

Hours

June-July daily 10am-7pm; Aug-May Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm

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