# Space Center Houston

> Space Center Houston is the official visitor center of NASA's Johnson Space Center and opened in 1992.

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The visitor center of NASA's Johnson Space Center, with real spacecraft, a Saturn V hall and tram tours of mission control areas. Plan for most of a day and book ahead in school holidays.

Space Center Houston is the official visitor center of NASA's Johnson Space Center and opened in 1992. It is run by the nonprofit Manned Spaceflight Education Foundation. Exhibits include spacecraft such as Mercury 9, Gemini 5 and the Apollo 17 command module, as well as "Independence," a full-size space shuttle replica mounted on a shuttle carrier aircraft, which visitors can walk through. A Falcon 9 first stage has been on display since 2020.

Open-air trams take you onto the Johnson Space Center grounds, for example to historic Mission Control, training facilities and Rocket Park with a restored Saturn V. The center drew more than a million visitors in 2022, so expect crowds, especially during holidays, and allow half a day to a full day.

- **Nearest town:** Houston, TX
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 29.5518, -95.0971

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January–February, May and September. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Space Center Houston](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Center_Houston)

## Nearby

- [The Strand Historic District](https://camping-spirit.com/places/galveston-strand-historic-district/) – 25 mi
- [Village Creek State Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b9-village-creek-sp/) – 74 mi
- [Big Thicket National Preserve](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b9-big-thicket-visitor-center/) – 76 mi
- [Lake Livingston State Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b9-lake-livingston-sp/) – 77 mi

## FAQs

### Where is Space Center Houston?

Space Center Houston is in Houston, TX, at GPS 29.5518, -95.0971. It is about 25 mi from Galveston.

### Can you camp near Space Center Houston?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Gordy Road RV Park, about 7 mi away; within 25 mi there are 62 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Space Center Houston?

Places worth a stop nearby: The Strand Historic District (25 mi), Village Creek State Park (74 mi), Big Thicket National Preserve (76 mi) and Lake Livingston State Park (77 mi).

### When is the best time to visit Space Center Houston?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January–February, May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)