Space Center Houston is the official visitor's center of the Johnson Space Center, home of Mission Control and Human Spaceflight Activities.

Daily tours are offered of the old and new Mission Control Centers, the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility, and Rocket Park.

Special Level 9 Tours are the closest you will get without being in the space program.

This tour takes you behind the scenes to see the real world of NASA up close and personal. On this four to five-hour tour you will see Mission Control and where the astronauts train.

All your questions will be answered by a very knowledgeable Tour Guide as you discover the secrets that have been kept behind closed doors for years.

The Level Nine Tour is Monday-Friday and includes a FREE HOT LUNCH in the astronauts' cafeteria. Only 12 Level Nine admissions are available each day. RESERVE YOUR SPECIALLY PRICED ADMISSION NOW ONLINE or by calling Group Sales at 281-283-4755. Advanced reservations must be made at least one day prior to visit. Purchase admission until all spots filled on the day of your visit at the Space Center Houston Information Desk. Tour begins promptly at 11:45 am.

THE LEVEL NINE TOUR SITES INCLUDE:

Building 3 - Astronaut Cafeteria (Enjoy a free lunch where the astronauts eat everyday.)
Building 9NE - Space Vehicle Mock-up Facility (Observation Catwalk)
Building 30S - New Mission Control Center (Viewing Areas)
Building 30N - Historic Mission Control Center
Building 32 - Space Environment Simulation Lab (Vacuum Chamber)
Sonny Carter Training Facility - Neutral Buoyancy Lab (Observation Catwalk)

Hours of Operation:

Space Center Houston is open every day of the year, with the exception of December 25.

Summer: June 10am - 7pm, July 9am - 7pm, August 10am-5pm, 10am - 7pm Weekends

Winter: Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm, Sat - Sun 10am - 6pm

Admission Cost:

Adults $18.95
Children (4-11) $14.95
Seniors $17.95
Parking $5.00
Group Rates (10 or more) are available. Please call 281–244–2105 for more information

Location:

Space Center Houston is located at:
1601 NASA Parkway
Houston, TX 77058
approximately 25 miles South of downtown Houston in the NASA/Clear Lake area.

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Additional Information:

Phone 281-244-2100.

Internet access at

www.spacecenter.org

Johnson Space Center Homepage