Must-See Attractions at Kennedy Space Center
Heroes & Legends
Step back in time to the early days of NASA’s space program and celebrate the incredible achievements of the astronauts who dared to reach for the stars. The Heroes & Legends exhibit, featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, takes you on a journey through interactive 4D theater experiences and authentic artifacts like the Sigma 7 capsule and the Gemini 9 spacecraft.
Don’t Miss: The Rocket Garden, an awe-inspiring display of real NASA rockets that showcases humanity’s relentless pursuit of space exploration.
Behind the Gates – Exclusive NASA Tour
Go behind the scenes with the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour, included with your ticket! This guided tour grants access to NASA’s launch sites, restricted areas, and historic spaceports that have played a crucial role in America’s space exploration journey.
Looking for an even deeper dive? Upgrade to a Special Interest Tour for exclusive access to hidden gems and expert insights into NASA’s operations.
The Race to the Moon
Relive the excitement of the Apollo moon landings at the Apollo/Saturn V Center. Stand beneath the massive Saturn V rocket, the largest ever built, and immerse yourself in interactive exhibits that celebrate the ingenuity behind landing astronauts on the moon.
Hands-On Experience: Try out interactive displays that capture the era’s spirit of adventure and discovery!
Space Shuttle Atlantis
Get an up-close look at Space Shuttle Atlantis, one of NASA’s most iconic orbiters that completed 33 space missions, including crucial work on the Hubble Space Telescope and the International Space Station (ISS).
Top Interactive Experiences:
Shuttle Launch Experience: Feel the power of a real liftoff simulation
Hands-On Training Simulators: Test your skills at docking and landing a space shuttle
NASA Now + Next
Curious about NASA’s latest missions and the future of space exploration? This exhibit dives into Mars missions, deep-space travel, and cutting-edge technology shaping the next frontier of human spaceflight.
See a Live Rocket Launch!
Few experiences rival the thrill of watching a live rocket launch! The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex provides some of the closest public viewing areas available. Feel the ground shake and hear the deafening roar as rockets propel into space.
Upgrade Your Experience: Purchase a Launch Transportation Ticket (LTT) on-site for exclusive launch viewing areas just miles from the launchpad. These sell out fast, so reserve yours early!
