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)
Admission covers all exhibits and access to the NASA Tram Tour (subject to availability). Food, drinks, souvenirs, and parking (about $10 per vehicle) are extra.
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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