![]() ![]() Much of the indoor museum space is dimly lit, loud, and sometimes crowded. The outdoor spaces reflect Texas’ weather and is frequently hot and sunny with occasional pop-up thunderstorms. Make sure to keep the museum’s two vastly different environments in mind to prepare before you visit, especially if you or those in your group are prone to sensory overload. Overall, the Space Center Houston is a fun place to visit, especially for people who enjoy learning about history and science. The shop has an online counterpart, in addition to the official NASA online store, so you can purchase your souvenirs once you get home. The museum also has a large gift shop, Space Trader, with apparel, bags, jewelry, toys, memorabilia, and Texas-sized lines at checkout. Although I did not try any of the food, it’s guaranteed to be better than whatever the astronauts get for lunch. I also watched the live show, New Perspectives, which explained daily life on the International Space Station (ISS) on an interactive stage, and saw part of their kid-friendly science show, BOOM!, an explanation of the chemistry behind explosions that featured live experiments.įor additional amenities, Space Center Houston recently opened Food Lab, a wide range of eating options. I saw Human Destiny, which uses NASA archival footage to give a history of American space exploration Down to Earth: An Astronaut’s Perspective with interviews of current and retired astronauts and Touch the Stars, an overview of NASA’s robotic spacecraft and future plans to send humans to Mars. Multiple films on space exploration play inside the museum’s theatres. Space Shuttle on top of a Boeing 747 in Independence Plaza PHOTOGRAPH BY Abigail Epplett This is a particularly popular spot for school groups and families, so the passageways can get crowded. ![]() Small, remote controlled models of the shuttle and plane were used to determine the correct angle to attach the shuttle and what maneuvers could be used while flying. This was the easiest way for NASA to transport the aircraft. My favorite exhibit was the Space Shuttle on top of a Boeing 747 in Independence Plaza. SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket PHOTOGRAPH BY Abigail Epplett Nearby is a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, a reusable rocket that traveled into space before moving to the museum. The massive Saturn V rocket is housed in a shed alongside a timeline of NASA missions and a statue commemorating the astronauts of Apollo 13. This guided tour allows visitors to see the robots and giant spacecraft models at the Astronaut Training Facilities, along with several rockets at Rocket Park. I recommend taking the NASA Tram Tour as soon as possible after arrival. Saturn V Rocket PHOTOGRAPH BY Abigail Epplett People familiar with the NASM are sure to find many other similarities. For example, a model of an Apollo 11 Lunar Module is suspended from the ceiling and looks like the one on display at the Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall at NASM. to 5 p.m., although variations of the schedule occur, so check the calendar on the website before you visit.Īpollo 11 Lunar Module PHOTOGRAPH BY Abigail EpplettĪs an affiliate of the Smithsonian, many of the artifacts on display at Space Center Houston are on loan from the National Air & Space Museum in Washington, D.C. However, parking is free, a rarity in Houston. At $29.95 for adults, $27.95 for seniors, and $24.95 for children ages 4 to 11, it’s one of the most expensive museums I’ve visited. Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes the price of this museum. Fortunately, its location allows visitors to avoid the worst of Houston traffic. The museum and adjoining facilities are located on aptly named NASA Parkway on the outskirts of Houston, Texas, the fifth largest city in the United States. Space Center Houston is the official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center and a must-visit for any space nerd, history buff, or aspiring astronaut. Mainly Museums - Space Center Houston Space Center Houston ![]()
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