Kennedy Space Center Cape Canaveral Admission
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Spend the day exploring the fascinating Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, just 45 minutes from Orlando. Learn about the history of the US space program and watch stunning IMAX films. Don't miss the chance to walk under a Saturn V rocket, get a close-up view of the Space Shuttle launch pad, try your skills in a shuttle simulator, and experience a virtual moonwalk! We honor our past and look up for the future at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Center.
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The greatest space adventure on Earth begins at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Be sure to check out the 5-story IMAX theaters for breathtaking images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, plus an astronaut’s view of space in Science on a Sphere. For the kids, stop by the Children’s Play Dome, a one-of-a-kind space-themed playground where youngsters can take off in a spacecraft, climb a moon rock wall, crawl through rocket tunnels and slide to the surface of the Moon.
In the Apollo/Saturn V Center, relive the wonder and excitement of the Apollo era in this one-of-a-kind exhibit that celebrates the unprecedented achievement of putting a man on the moon and the joy that was realized in that moment around the world. Also, take a bus tour past some of the most iconic NASA landmarks. Meet a veteran NASA astronaut at the Astronaut Encounter Show. Visit the impressive Rocket Garden, featuring the first rocket to break free from gravity, and honor NASA’s fallen heroes at the 'Heroes and Legends' exhibit featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®. Then learn more about what it takes to explore Mars at Journey to Mars: Explorers Wanted.
The journey starts in the Atlantis theater with a close-up view of Space Shuttle Atlantis and more than 60 interactive exhibits. It's a moving celebration of humankind’s greatest achievements. Then in the Shuttle Launch Experience, discover the sights, sounds and feelings of a real Space Shuttle launch. Buckle up and get ready for launch in a one-of-a-kind, custom-designed crew cabin.
Explore the worlds largest space themed shop. From out of this world t-shirts, freeze dried space food to one of a kind lithographs. This shop has everything you could possibly want and more. Most afternoons you can usually find an Astronaut autographing items on the second level.
Ride the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour through restricted NASA property to the Apollo/Saturn V Center. The Apollo/Saturn V Center pays homage to the people and machines that made the improbable possible and the future seem bigger than we ever dared to dream. There, stand in amazement under the gigantic Saturn V, the largest rocket ever flown. Through new interactive and engaging exhibits, relive the wonder and excitement of the Apollo era. This one-of-a-kind attraction celebrates the unprecedented achievement of putting humans on the Moon and the awe felt in that moment by all humankind. You will see a simulated launch from the firing room, walk underneath the Saturn V rocket, and this is where you can touch and feel a piece of moon rock! Always a highlight of the facility, it is not to be missed.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pet kennels are available at no additional charged from the information counter inside the entrance
- Wheelchairs are available for the rental fee of $10 plus tax payable at the Space Shop
- Captioning systems are descriptive narration are available for the IMAX Theatre presenations
- Strollers are available for rental for $5 plus tax payable at the Space Shop; strollers are on a self-service basis at the tour stops
Reviews(346)
I was an unforgettable experience for my husband and me.
Great for a hot day because mostly you are indoors. Except for the bus tour line you are out of the sun and seeing cool things.
We loved visiting Kennedy. The whole experience was wonderful. The history of NASA was fascinating and arranged in a fantastic way.
this gives a voucher (not the actual ticket) which needs to be converted into scannable tickets at the ticket counter. Doesn't seem like there is any cost benefit compared to buying at the counter.
I grew up in SW Florida, so I visited KSC several times growing up, but I didn't remember it super well. Last year I went for the first time as an adult and loved it so much I had to upgrade to an annual pass! As everyone else says you CAN'T miss the bus tour. It brings you to Launch complex 39 and the Saturn V/ Apollo centers, but it's also a GREAT way to experience the wildlife on Merritt Island (we saw a giant alligator crossing the pathway for the rocket crawlers!!). There are a few viewfinders on top of the gantry that give you great views of other launchpads and some pretty cool birds in the area. My absolute FAVORITE exhibit to visit is the Shuttle Atlantis building- it starts off with a very cheesy, yet effective, video of past shuttles and ends with a stunning view of the Atlantis herself. There IS a slide that is meant to "simulate" what it's like to be a shuttle landing from outer space and I'm telling you now that the static shocks are worth it to race your friends down the slide. My friend and I went back up several times. If you're a fan of Disney parks style goofy preshow videos you will LOVE the Shuttle Launch Experience narrated by astronaut Charlie Bowden. It's silly, informative, and gets you really invested. I'm warning you now- you may think there's no way that simulator will tip you back as far as it says it will, but it does. It's still worth experiencing at least once! Inside of the Atlantis building, there is a tribute to the final Challenger and Columbia crews that perished in the pursuit of science. I recommend researching the accidents before you go through this exhibit because there is no information on them anywhere at KSC. The exhibit includes personal items from each crew member and in a room off to the side there are pieces of both shuttles. To my knowledge, this is the only place you can publicly view pieces of either shuttle. It's a humbling experience to see Columbia's cockpit windows and the side panel of Challenger, but one that I believe everyone should have. Lastly, I recommend sitting down for the astronaut presentations! They are free and happen twice a day. The KSC website has a calendar of who is visiting each day and after their presentations they do a meet and greet and will sign your items for free. I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Fred Gregory on a past trip and he signed my copy of "The New Guys" that I purchased in the Space Shop. They'll still sign items/ answer questions if you're not buying anything though!
Amazing tour and so much good information and fun things. We had no idea it was that awesome! Space is cool!
Our 13 year old Grandson was not sure what to expect when we surprised him with this on a trip together. He was all in and totally engaged as soon as we saw roe get garden on approach. We spent several hours there and all of us came away with awe of the program
Had a great experience at the Kennedy Space Center. Recommend going early to get a good parking spot. And getting in line for the bus tour as soon as you arrive.
Great experience! Very cinematic and educational. A must do while in Orlando in Florida. Highly recommend
Went all out on my first trip... Got the "Fly with an Astronaut" ticket. Got to tour with Commander Ken Cameron with a small group of people. It was amazing and I can't wait to go back! 🤩 🚀
