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- Spend one or two days at Kennedy Space Center for an exciting space adventure. Your ticket grants you entry to explore real spacecraft, participate in astronaut activities, and learn about groundbreaking missions.
- At the Heroes & Legends and Race to the Moon zones, walk where astronauts have walked, stand beneath the massive Saturn V rocket, discover the Space Shuttle Atlantis, and touch genuine moon fragments.
- Board a KSC bus for an up-close view of the immense Vehicle Assembly Building. Explore over 60 interactive exhibits and attractions with hands-on experiences designed to ignite curiosity in young explorers.
- Enhance your visit by upgrading to include Chat With an Astronaut or the Explore Tour, which offers guided access to restricted areas like launch pads and assembly facilities. You can also choose a 2-day admission upgrade.
Your Experience
A gateway to space history and innovation; see iconic spacecraft up close while experiencing the thrill of human exploration unfold before your eyes.
Getting started
Enter through the main visitor complex entrance. Have your ticket ready for scanning, and keep a valid photo ID handy. Security screening includes a bag check and metal detectors.
Space Shuttle Atlantis
This is home to the legendary Atlantis orbiter, famous for completing over 4,800 Earth orbits.
- An IMAX 3D experience that simulates gravity-defying exploration through a moon-walking cinematic journey.
- The Atlantis Exhibit allows you to see the shuttle up close and learn about its missions.
The Gantry at LC-39
This newest attraction showcases innovation with stunning 360° views.
- A rocket test simulator that gives a thrilling simulation of a launch experience.
- Earth Information Center: Learn how NASA protects Earth through space technology.
- Hands-on exhibits offering interactive experiences on rocket engineering and sustainability.
Legacy of Space Exploration
Discover historic missions and engineering marvels across the complex.
- Apollo/Saturn V Center: Stand beneath the tallest, heaviest, and most powerful rocket ever built.
- Rocket Garden: Walk among real rockets that shaped space travel.
- Moon rock display: Touch a real lunar fragment, a rare space souvenir.
Upgrade options include the 2-day admission pass or opt for the Explore Tour upgrade, which includes a guided bus tour to the Vehicle Assembly Building and SpaceX launch pads.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Kennedy Space Center General Admission
- 1 or 2-day entry to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
- Shuttle bus tour around Kennedy Space Center
- Explore The Deep Space Launch Complex featuring Spaceport KSC
- Access to The Gantry at LC-39
- Experience the Space Shuttle Atlantis and the Shuttle Launch Experience
- Visit Apollo/Saturn V Center
- Heroes and Legends with US Astronaut Hall of Fame
- Guided tours through Rocket Garden
- Astronaut encounter experience
- Interactive play area Planet Play
- Journey To Mars exhibit
- Watch space films in IMAX theater
- Meet characters at the center
- (Optional) KSC Explore Tour based on selection
- (Optional) Tour beyond the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
- (Optional) Guided by a space expert guide
- View America’s famous multi-user spacecraft launch pads
- Capture memorable photo opportunities
- See iconic spaceflight landmarks like Vehicle Assembly Building and NASA Press Site
- (Optional) Chat With an Astronaut experience based on selection
- (Optional) Meet a veteran NASA astronaut in small-group setting
- (Optional) Hear firsthand stories about space missions and life in orbit from astronauts
- (Optional) Enjoy interactive Q&A session with the astronaut
- Astronaut Training Experience
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Have your ticket and a valid photo ID ready for scanning at security. Remember to undergo bag checks and metal detectors.
- You can bring backpacks and soft-sided coolers with food or beverages into the visitor complex, but avoid glass bottles or containers.
- The Gantry at LC-39 is accessible with your general admission ticket; plan to explore this newest attraction during your visit.
- Ensure you complete any bus tours by 2:30 pm as it's the last departure time for these guided experiences.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.
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Booking FAQs
Visitors may bring backpacks and soft-sided coolers into the visitor complex. Food and beverages packed in small, soft-sided coolers are permitted.
Glass bottles or containers are not permitted.
Facilities: Wheelchair accessibility, restrooms, restaurants, retail shops.
The newest attraction at Kennedy Space Center, the Gantry at LC-39, is now open for access with your general admission tickets. The last bus tour runs at 2:30pm. The ticket cannot be used on BLACKOUT Dates for Kennedy Space Center, such as Delta Heavy Rocket Launches. Note: The Educator Study Pass offers K-12 teachers throughout the USA, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands complimentary access to the visitor complex. To receive the pass, active teachers are required to bring one of the following items to Will Call, located at the entrance of the visitor complex. An active teaching certificate from the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. A badge with a photo that shows the title Teacher or Educator for K-12. A letter on school letterhead, dated and signed by the principal, listing the name(s) of the teachers and stating that they are educators at the school.
Bring a valid photo ID and your ticket ready for scanning at the security checkpoint, which includes bag checks and metal detectors.
No, all visitors must undergo mandatory security checks regardless of any upgrades or passes purchased.
Your admission includes access to the Visitor Complex, shuttle bus tour, The Deep Space Launch Complex featuring Spaceport KSC, and exhibits like the Gantry at LC-39 and Space Shuttle Atlantis.
The Astronaut Training Experience is not included in your general admission.
Yes, you may bring small soft-sided coolers containing food and beverages; however, glass bottles are prohibited.
The center provides wheelchair-accessible facilities including restrooms, restaurants, and retail shops to accommodate all visitors.
Explore over 60 interactive exhibits like the IMAX 3D experience, walk in astronauts' footsteps at various zones, view the Saturn V rocket, and touch moon fragments.
Yes, you can choose to add on experiences such as Chat With an Astronaut or Explore Tour for guided access to restricted areas like launch pads.
The KSC bus tour allows you to view attractions including the Vehicle Assembly Building, and it's part of your general admission package.
Yes, you have the option to upgrade to a 2-day admission for an extended exploration experience at Kennedy Space Center.
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