About
Space Center Houston is the official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center, set in Houston, Texas, at 1601 E NASA Parkway. It is the place to see the city's link with human spaceflight up close, and it makes a full day out for anyone curious about how space missions are run.
What you will find
- Space artifacts from the programme, displayed for visitors to examine at their own pace.
- Exhibits that explain spaceflight, the people who work on it, and the facilities that support it.
- Astronaut encounters, which give a chance to hear directly from people who have worked in space.
Behind-the-scenes tours
Beyond the exhibition halls, the visitor center offers behind-the-scenes tours of NASA facilities. These take you into the working parts of the Johnson Space Center campus, so the visit feels less like a museum walk and more like a glimpse of the real operation. Tours are a good choice for visitors who want more than displays.
Planning your visit
Space Center Houston suits families, school groups, and adults with an interest in science or history. Allow time for both the exhibits and a tour, since the two together give the fullest picture. For questions before you go, you can call the visitor center on +1-281-244-2100.
Houston itself offers plenty to see before or after your visit, from its museums and restaurants to its wider city neighbourhoods, making the trip easy to combine with a longer stay in the city.