Things To Do In Orlando: The Kennedy Space Center Experience

John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, Sally Ride and Jim Lovell are just a few names of the brave men and women who have launched into space from Kennedy Space Center – and now it's your turn to become part of the space program. Our exciting Kennedy Space Center attractions feature inspiring exhibits and hands-on experiences, including:

The Apollo/Saturn V Center, where the incredible accomplishments of the Apollo moon program return to life
IMAX® theaters, where you can feel the thrill of space exploration on five-story screens as you "float' alongside NASA astronauts.
Guided tours into exclusive areas for a behind-the-scenes look at Kennedy Space Center's working space flight facilities
Interactive space flight simulators at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame^®

Click on the links to the right to learn more about Kennedy Space Center attractions and start planning an out-of-this-world adventure.

Click on an attraction to learn more:

Shuttle Launch Experience

Shuttle Launch Experience

Strap in for the sights, sounds, feelings, and excitement of a vertical launch in mankind's most complex vehicle. Live the thrilling launch experience of astronaut crews aboard NASA's Space Shuttle. A great adventure for all ages, although due to the simulation's realistic nature, some requirements and restrictions apply. Find out more about the Shuttle Launch Experience.
Price: Included with General Admission
KSC Tours

KSC Tours

Your exploration of NASA's launch headquarters traverses an amazing area that includes towering launch pads, huge rockets, history-making technology, and vast stretches of our Florida wildlife preserve. The KSC Up-Close and Cape Canaveral: Then & Now tours are guided by space program experts and take you deeper into the operations of Kennedy Space Center.

Find out more about the KSC Tours

Price: Included with General Admission. The KSC Up-Close and Cape Canaveral: Then & Now are additional costs.
IMAX Films

IMAX Films

In two giant IMAX® theaters, the dream of spaceflight comes alive with a wall of sound, five-story screen and realistic 3-D special effects. Dramatic footage shot by NASA astronauts during actual missions will make you feel like you’re floating alongside them.

Find out more about the IMAX Films

Price: Included with General Admission
Astronaut Encounter

Astronaut Encounter

The daily Astronaut Encounter briefings allow plenty of time for discussion, so bring your questions – and your camera.

Visit our Upcoming Events page for a list of famous astronauts appearing at Kennedy Space Center's Astronaut Encounter.

Find out more about the Astronaut Encounter

Price: Included with General Admission
U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®

U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®

Come live the human side of space at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®, complete with the sights, sounds and experiences of the famous astronauts who first ventured into the frontiers of space.

Find out more about the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®

Price: Included with General Admission
Exploration Space: Explorers Wanted

Exploration Space: Explorers Wanted

Step into a world of exciting possibilities as you are inspired to be a part of the NASA mission through a live, interactive show and hands-on exhibits.

Find out more about Exploration Space.

Price: Included with General Admission
Rocket Garden

Rocket Garden

Dramatic lighting brings historic NASA rockets back to life with an adventurous and patriotic scheme, highlighting each fuselage with brilliant white uplight, bathing the site with techno-blue accents and heating the engines with flickering red-orange light.

Find out more about the Rocket Garden

Price: Included with General Admission
Apollo / Saturn V Center

Apollo / Saturn V Center

Here, in a spacious facility featuring a real Saturn V rocket, the Apollo program returns spectacularly to life.

The Apollo/Saturn V Center is a tribute to the Apollo astronauts and the machines that got them there – and brought them home safely.

Find out more about the Apollo / Saturn V Center

Price: Included with General Admission
Astronaut Memorial

Astronaut Memorial

The Astronaut Memorial honors the 24 U.S. astronauts who gave their lives for space exploration.

Find out more about the Astronaut Memorial

Price: Included with General Admission
Children's Play Dome

Children's Play Dome

Adventures await “junior astronauts” at the newly redeveloped Children’s Play Dome.

Find out more about the Children’s Play Dome

Price: Included with General Admission
Early Space Exploration

Early Space Exploration

Highlighting the Mercury and Gemini space programs, this facility features artifacts from the first manned space flights and houses the original Mercury mission control consoles.

Find out more about the Early Space Exploration

Price: Included with General Admission
Hubble Telescope Exhibit

Hubble Telescope Exhibit

Experience the powerful and stunning imagery of the Hubble Space Telescope at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex during the Eye on the Universe: The Hubble Space Telescope exhibition.

Find out more about the Hubble Telescope Exhibit

Price: Included with General Admission