Houston Space Center walktour

Location: 1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058

Established: Opened in 1992

Operated by: Manned Space Flight Education Foundation (a nonprofit)

Affiliation: Official NASA Visitor Center for Johnson Space Center

🧑‍🚀 Main Attractions
NASA Tram Tour

A behind-the-scenes look at the Johnson Space Center.

Visit Mission Control, astronaut training facilities, and rocket park.

Independence Plaza

A full-size replica of the Space Shuttle Independence, mounted on top of a real 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft.

🎟️ Visitor Info
Hours: Usually open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM (hours may vary)

Tickets:

Adults: Around $30

Kids (4–11): Around $25

Discounts for seniors and military

Parking: On-site, paid

🔭 Fun Facts
Home to over 400 space artifacts.

You can book Lunch with an Astronaut (limited availability).

Popular spot for school field trips and STEM education programs.



You can explore both the shuttle and the plane.

Starship Gallery

Historic spacecraft, including the Apollo 17 command module.

Moon rocks you can actually touch.

Astronaut Gallery

One of the world’s most comprehensive collections of astronaut suits.

Mission Mars

Interactive exhibit about Mars exploration.

Includes a simulated Mars surface and information about future missions.

Live Presentations & Demonstrations

Daily shows with real science demonstrations.

Often includes talks from astronauts and NASA scientists.


00:00 Introduction
00:28 inside Nasa Space Center walktour
01:57 the moonwalkers
02:59 GIFT STATION
03:34 TRAM TOUR
04:35 OUTSIDE ROCKET PARK
05:36 SATURN V
07:40 INDEPENDENCE PLAZA
08:57 STARSHIP GALLERY
10:08 END