Space Center Houston Tickets, Prices & Money-Saving Tips
Space Center Houston ticket prices, discounts, and how to save — adult, child, and senior admission, CityPASS, online savings, and which ticket to choose.
Space Center Houston tickets are straightforward once you know the tiers — but there are a few easy ways to save, and a few ticket types that bundle in transport or the hard-to-get Historic Mission Control tram. Here’s what admission costs, how to pay less, and which ticket fits your visit.
How Much Are Tickets?
General admission is priced by age:
- Adults (12–64): from $29.95
- Children (4–11): from $24.95
- Seniors (65+): from $27.95
- Children under 3: free (a timed ticket is still required)
What Admission Includes — and What It Doesn’t
Admission covers all exhibits and access to the NASA Tram Tour (subject to availability), which is how you reach Rocket Park and the Saturn V; Independence Plaza and the Starship Gallery are inside the main building and need no extra ticket.
Food, drinks, souvenirs and parking (about $10 per vehicle) are extra, and the restored Historic Mission Control tram is a separately priced experience rather than part of general admission.
Other Experiences You Might Enjoy
Beyond general admission, visitors to Space Center Houston and the NASA Johnson Space Center area can choose from guided tours with a NASA expert, combo packages pairing Houston city sightseeing with Space Center admission, round-trip shuttle transport from downtown Houston, and the premium Historic Mission Control tram tour. Browse current availability below.
How to Save
- Book online in advance. Buying ahead typically saves around $5 per person over the on-site box-office price — and it locks in a timed-entry slot on busy days.
- Check age discounts. Some third-party sellers charge the adult rate for teens; make sure your ticket applies the correct child/youth pricing (a real traveler on this listing saved by getting the 4–17 rate for a 13-year-old).
- Consider a CityPASS if you’re visiting several Houston attractions. The Houston CityPASS bundles Space Center Houston with other top sights and can save you a significant percentage versus separate tickets — worth it only if you’ll actually visit the other attractions.
- Bundle transport instead of paying for parking + rideshare if you’re coming from downtown — see getting to Space Center Houston.
Which Ticket Should You Choose?
| If you… | Choose |
|---|---|
| Have a car and want flexibility | General admission |
| Don’t want to drive or park | Ticket + round-trip transport |
| Want expert commentary | Ticket with a NASA-expert guide |
| Must see Historic Mission Control | Mission Control tram bundle |
| Want NASA + more of Houston | City tour combo or tunnel tour combo |
Booking Tips
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before applies to every ticket on this site, so you can book early and stay flexible.
- Instant confirmation with a mobile voucher means no printing and no box-office line.
- Reserve the tram add-on ahead if Historic Mission Control is a priority — the standalone tram sells out, and a bundle guarantees your seat.
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See NASA's Home of Human Spaceflight
Join the visitors who rate Space Center Houston a highlight of their trip — the Saturn V rocket, Historic Mission Control, the world's largest public moon-rock collection, and Independence Plaza. Reserve timed admission with free cancellation.
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