This iconic location features a wide range of exciting attractions that immerse visitors in the history and future of space exploration. In addition to being a fun educational experience, this complex is a place full of unique and fascinating experiences designed to delight both young and old.
Below, we will guide you through some of the most notable experiences this center offers:
Heroes & Legends
Embark on a journey through time to celebrate the pioneers of NASA's space program. This space pays tribute to those who inspired an entire nation to reach for the stars. Explore the US Astronaut Hall of Fame presented by Boeing, honoring the astronauts who made space exploration possible.
Rocket Garden
Here visitors can walk among giants and marvel at the 9, mostly original rockets used in the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs. Replica capsules from these iconic NASA programs feature seating and informative graphic elements. Guided tours offer an even deeper insight, allowing for a close appreciation of the human ingenuity behind these artifacts.
Astronaut Encounter
Have you ever dreamed of meeting a space hero? At the Universe Theater you can meet a veteran NASA astronaut in person and hear first-hand their fascinating stories, what they've experienced in space travel, and what it's really like to live and work in space.
Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex
Focused on the present and the future of collaborative space exploration, when you visit you will experience the interstellar journey of tomorrow, while discovering everything that is happening right now within the space program, see authentic spaceships, futuristic prototypes and immersive displays from NASA and its commercial partners.
Apollo Saturn V Center: Race to The Moon
This area commemorates the historic Apollo 11 moon landing with various attractions. From the Moon Scape, where visitors can see the authentic Lunar Module 9 in a life-size representation of the moon landing, to the Lunar Theater, where the last minutes before the first words spoken from the surface of the Moon are recreated.
Space Shuttle Atlantis
Get up close and personal with the space shuttle Atlantis, presented in a single pose simulating flight. With more than 60 interactive touch-screen exhibits and high-tech simulators, it invites visitors of all ages to "be an astronaut." Take a virtual spacewalk, connect with the International Space Station, ISS, sonic booms and slide down the reentry slide. Also experience the Shuttle Launch Experience, where you'll experience the thrills of a space launch in a realistic simulation of a space shuttle launch.
Planet Play
This fully immersive multi-story play experience, designed for the younger generation of space explorers ages 2 to 12, is an indoor interactive area where children play on planets. They'll have fun mapping a constellation, climbing a wormhole, walking on Saturn's rings, and gliding through an asteroid field.
These are just a few of the many attractions that await visitors at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. From exploring replica spaceships to immersing yourself in virtual reality experiences, this place offers a unique look at the past, present and future of space exploration. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this incredible center and let your imagination fly to the stars!