Kennedy Space Center

Historical launch site of the Apollo Moon Program, and the Space Shuttle Program.

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  • Phone

    (866) 737-5235

  • Website

    nasa.gov/centers/kennedy

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    NASAKennedy

  • Type

    Government Building

Address

Space Commerce Way Merritt Island , FL 32953 United States

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Comments / 68


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tours atlantis exhibition shuttle launch saturn v historic sites monuments landmarks quiet bus attractions movies well museums park lunch
Helton R

Really worth the driving, far from main famous theme park attractions but there is a lot to do, IMAX and Shuttle Launch Experience to Apollo Center are must, in the end of the day a nice laser show!

Alèxia Solé

A must in Florida. It'll take a whole day but is worth it. Although it may seem a lot or boring, it is not! The way it is organized will make you think it didn't take as much time. Highly recommended!

Jan Dziedzic

Make sure to come early in the morning and check out the bus tour to Apollo complex - worth few hours spent staring at an amazing Saturn V rocket. Whole trip may take 6 hours or so. Fantastic place!

Noel Clarke

The most amazing experience coming here to see all things NASA. Something I'd always wanted to do. See where shuttles took off. where future launches will happen and learn all about the space program.

Perri Winkle

Do the Shuttle Launch Experience and IMAX films first, then the bus ground tours . If you do it in this order you'll miss most of the crowds in the afternoon. (Last bus for tours leaves at 2:30 pm.)

Izabela M

Lots of lining up between attractions , but well worth the trip. If you see staff giving talks near exhibits , listen in, they know their stuff! You need a day minimum.

Darleny Lopez

I loved NASA! Definitely a must! Great attractions and the movies are amazing. It's an awesome experience, highly recommended

Nancy Powell

Apollo center is amazing. Worth the $50. Bus tour said not guided but the bus drivers and the mini movies did a great job of "guiding". Launch simulator is fun and includes a very informative movie .

João Da Silva

Had a great time. Much more to do than I first anticipated. Great for a date or a trip with friends and family.

Shravan Aras

Use Kiosk to get tickets, its simple and fast. Hop on the space center bus ride first , a 45 min ride which stops at the Apollo building. Don't miss the Atlantis exhibit & shuttle launch exp.

S G M

Do not forget to buy your bus tour as soon as you get here and take your cameras out to take the famous picture next to the NASA globe????????????????

Katerina Kulikova

Definitely yes! Great place! Plan to visit cocoa beach afterwards - just 15 min drive

Michel Bosma

We only saw rocket garden and the Atlantis ride which were very cool. Great day trip

Fred Gomide

Worth the driving!! One amazing piece of American space race history!! Be sure not to miss the Apollo / Saturn V Center experience.

Guido Gybels

Amazing place, so inspirational. Shows what science and technology can achieve. World class experience.

Yanira Rios

The Atlantis exhibition is a must see, plus many improvements had been made throughout the center.

Rob Havasy

The Atlantis shuttle exhibit is breathtaking. Try the launch experience. If it's too scary for the little ones, ask to observe first.

The Weather Channel Manager

The Visitor Complex offers plenty of attractions for kids including a shuttle launch simulator, astronaut encounters , behind-the-scenes tours and cool hands-on exhibits

Jorge R.

When going on the bus , sit on the right side going to the Saturn V Museum . Most of the places of interest are on the right side.

sarah hedger

very fun yet you need to stay all day I was only on a trio with school yet go to Angery Birsd and go in the maze of mirros

sarah hedger

very fun yet you need to stay all day I was only on a trip with school yet go to Angery Birsd and go in the maze of mirros

patricia pereira

Great place to visit! Invest a day here, you'll not regret!

Brent H.

I was initially hesitant about the $50 adult ticket price, but there is A LOT to see and do here! Well worth the price of admission!!

Sonya H

Florida residents, you still have time! For the test of November, $15 for adults/$10 for kids with a canned good per person. Beats $50!

Shermans Travel

Plenty of attractions , including a shuttle launch simulator, astronaut encounters and behind-the-scenes tours (like to the actual Mercury Mission Control Room from the 1960s). Read more

sarah hedger

very fun yet you need to stay all day I was only on a trip with school yet go to Angery Birds and go in the maze

Tejasvi Parupudi

IMAX movie about Journey into Space in 3D was good, learnt a ly about space problems and how astronauts train and overcome them

a-ros

Bustour with Apollo is must. Also Atlantis. Rest optional.

Manny Mena

Make sure to visit the Astronauts Memorial. It's a powerful reminder of those who have died in space exploration.

ᴡ Bhalla

Amazing place.. Don't miss the bus tour and the Atlantis exhibit

Naomi Vichich

Get here at 9:00 then ask the person at the information desk for a suggested schedule-launch exp, IMAX, tour , IMAX, Astronaut Encounter.

Jorge R.

Check the schedule, it is possible to see everything in a day of you plan it correctly.

Keyvan Rahmani Nazari

You have to go once in your life (but not twice)

Samantha Yabuta

The space shuttle Atlantis is so amazing!!!! Love it.

Cheryl Stopnick

Don't miss seeing the space shuttle Atlantis at the Visitor's Center. Impressive.

Pablo DD

Awesome, worth every penny. Must do in Florida

Tejasvi Parupudi

Bus ride shows all the launchpads used for manned and unmanned expeditions into space. Orion is next.

Guillaume

Amazing space center ! A day is needed to see everything

Shannah Dutka

Everything

Matteo Innocenti

Definitely a must see, awesome experience!

Laura Michael

Take the Mega Tour while you can! Totally worth the $90!!

Fred Gomide

Definitely worth the driving!! Amazing piece of American history!!

Guido Gybels

Shuttle experience is fabulous, but so is pretty much everything else.

Félia Thomas

Make sure to visit Atlantis (they'll recommend you anyway)

Jay A

Make a good planning upfront to get the max out of your visit.

Selmice

Atlantis exhibition was really interesting.

Stephanie Radil

Tuesday's awesome adventure.

Felix L

Great alternative to the other parks

Sandra Valencia

Try out the space shuttle simulator inside the Atlantis exhibition

IMAX theatre is a must

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