Explore the iconic Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Florida’s premier NASA attraction located on Florida’s Space Coast. Dive into the history of space exploration with hands on interactive exhibits, including the legendary Space Shuttle Atlantis display and the awe inspiring Rocket Garden showcasing real spacecraft and rockets. Don’t miss the behind the scenes Kennedy Space Center bus tours, where you’ll witness launch pads, the Vehicle Assembly Building, and historic launch sites. Experience the excitement of the Astronaut Training Experience (ATX), where you can train like an astronaut, operate a simulated space shuttle cockpit, and test your skills in zero gravity simulators. Watch live presentations by veteran NASA astronauts, engage in STEM learning at the Spaceport KSC simulators, and catch the thrilling IMAX space films in the world’s largest format theaters. Ideal for Orlando day trips, Florida family vacations, and educational tours, the Kennedy Space Center offers unforgettable space tourism adventures for children and adults alike. Enjoy delicious dining options at on site cafés, shop for unique space souvenirs in the Astronaut Memorial Gift Shop, and capture Instagram worthy photos with giant rocket boosters. Plan your visit to the Kennedy Space Center Florida, just a short drive from Orlando attractions and Orlando International Airport. Purchase your Kennedy Space Center tickets online to skip the line and make your Florida space adventure truly out of this world.
Learn about the orgins of space exploration and current ongoing missions.
See exhibits on the history, technology, and impact of NASA’s Space Shuttle Program.
Visit the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Game, where American astronauts are remembered and honoured.
Admission to: Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® featuring Spaceport KSC®
Admission to: Space Shuttle Atlantis® and the Shuttle Launch Experience®
Admission to: Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour, including the Apollo/Saturn V Center
Admission to: Heroes and Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®
Admission to: Astronaut Encounter
Admission to: Planet Play®
Admission to: Rocket Garden guided tours
Admission to: Journey To Mars
Admission to: Space films inside IMAX® theater
Admission to: Character appearances
Admission to: Other scheduled presentations and films and simulators
Free for children aged 0-2
Children aged 0-11 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Children aged 12+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Admission to Chat with an Astronaut
Admission to Special Interest Tours (extended bus tours)
Admission to Astronaut Training Experience®
Admission to Astronaut Training Experience Training Stages
Other personal expenses
Parking fees
Monday - Sunday: 9 AM to 5 PM
Note: Timings are subject to change without prior notice
Last admission is one hour before closing time. Check the official website for the daily opening hours prior to your visit.
Admission includes access to the following:
Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex featuring Spaceport KSC
Space Shuttle Atlantis and the Shuttle Launch Experience
Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour
Apollo / Saturn V Center
Heroes and Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame
Astronaut Encounter
Planet Play
Rocket Garden guided tours
Journey to Mars
3D Space Films
Character appearances
Other scheduled presentations and films
Dangerous materials and items such as bottles, firecrackers, lasers, and other things that may disturb or inconvenience other attendees are prohibited inside the venue
Pets are not allowed inside the venue, with the exception of service animals with valid identification
This activity is stroller and wheelchair accessible
Outside food and drinks, packed in small, soft sided coolers (like lunchboxes) are permitted inside the venue
Alcoholic beverages are not allowed inside the venue (wine and beer are available for sale at select locations)
For participants requiring special assistance, please obtain a Guest Accessibility Pass (GAP) at the information center, located to the left of the main entrance
Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953, United States