Kennedy Space Center



The only place on earth where you can have a truly out of this world experience is at the amazing Kennedy Space Center.
Explore NASA's launch headquarters located on a huge island wildlife refuge, where you get the unique chance to tour launch and landing facilties. Take the opportunity to experience the attractions on offer, like the interactive simulators, live shows and the honour to meet real members of NASA's Astronaut Corps.
Every small step you take feels like one giant leap of excitement inside this vast centre of space exploration. Where else can you encounter a full size orbiter replica and feel what it’s really like being in outer space?
Top Attractions
- IMAX
- Take in the IMAX movies – where you truly will feel like part of the lift off!
- Magnicicent Desolation Walking on The Moon 3D
- Space Station 3D
- Be an Astronaut
- Step into a full-size orbiter replica and see what it’s really like to live and work in outer space
- Meet real astronauts
- An amazing real life astronaut encounter!
- Look and Learn
- Panoramic views of the centre and launch pads, Relive the historic launch of Apollo 7, and see Saturn v, the most powerful rocket ever built
- Shuttle Launch Experience
- Take the incredible journey of vertically launching into space and orbiting Earth aboard the Space Shuttle at The New Shuttle Launch Experience at the Kennedy Space Center. Jump onboard the shuttle as guest crew members and take this authentic simulation, replicating the sights, sounds and feelings of a real shuttle launch designed under the guidance of NASA and Veteran Space Shuttle Astronauts.
- Crew members then strap in for launch in the custom designed crew pod. They will see, feel and live the trip. As the cargo bay doors open what follows next, will blow you away, as a breath taking view of Earth from space is upon you.
- PLEASE NOTE - Kennedy Space Center will be closed on the following dates due to planned Shuttle Launches: Feb 12, May 12, May 15, Aug 6, Nov 12, Dec 10.
There are 2 different Kennedy Space Center tickets available.
Ticket Information
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Visitor Complex Admission Badge
- Enjoy 2 days of admission to Kennedy Space Center
- Access to Visitor Complex
- including Rocket Garden, Astronaut Encounter, Mad Mission to Mars, Space Shuttle Explorer replica and the Shuttle Launch Experience
- Enjoy 2 IMAX Films.
- Free bus tours!
- Plus The Astronaut Hall of Fame and Simulator Station
- 2nd day of admission must be taken within 7 consecutive days after first day of admission.
- The Center is open every day of the year expect Christmas Day, from 09:00am until 5.00pm
- Please note the ticket you purchase is ONLY valid in the year you stipulate in your departure date.
- PLEASE NOTE - Kennedy Space Center will be closed on the following dates due to planned Shuttle Launches: Feb 12, May 12, May 15, Aug 6, Nov 12, Dec 10.
Space Pass
- Enjoy 2 days of admission to Kennedy Space Center
- Access to Visitor Complex
- including Rocket Garden, Astronaut Encounter, Mad Mission to Mars, Space Shuttle Explorer replica and the Shuttle Launch Experience.
- Enjoy 2 IMAX Films.
- Free bus tours!
- The Astronaut Hall of Fame and Simulator Station.
- PLUS the option to partake in the NASA UP CLOSE tour.
- PLUS dine with an Astronaut.
- 2nd day of admission must be taken within 7 consecutive days after first day of admission.
- The Center is open every day of the year expect Christmas Day, from 09:00am until 5.00pm
- It is IMPORTANT that you call Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at least 28 days in advance of your planned visit date to reserve space in Dine with an Astronaut and NASA Up Close Tour.
- Transportation NOT included
- Please note the ticket you purchase is ONLY valid in the year you stipulate in your departure date.
- Dine with an Astronaut is NOT available on the following dates: 13,18, 20, 28, Feb. 2, 17 Apr. 1 May. 26 Jun. 16, 17, 18 Oct.
- PLEASE NOTE - Kennedy Space Center will be closed on the following dates due to planned Shuttle Launches: Feb 12, May 12, May 15, Aug 6, Nov 12, Dec 10.
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Imax - Brilliant. Very informative history of space travel given by guide
Vikki Leonard - 17/05/2009
Very informative and well organised - a fascinating day out!
Rachel Rothwell - 04/09/2007






