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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

NASA’s public Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Florida’s Space Coast interprets the past, present and future of America’s space program through real space-flown artifacts and mission experiences. Rocket Garden, Heroes & Legends and the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, Space Shuttle Atlantis, Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex, Planet Play, Astronaut Training Experience, astronaut encounters and live shows connect visitors with human spaceflight. Narrated bus tours reach operational spaceflight landmarks including the Apollo/Saturn V Center, while launch viewing and programme availability depend on current operations. The complex is a Certified Autism Center with accessible parking, wheelchair and scooter rentals, accessible tour buses, accessible attractions and service-animal access. For 2026, the operator lists 09:00-17:00 hours from August 10 through December 13, with 09:00-18:00 seasonal periods and December 14-31 hours still to be announced; entry ends one hour before closing and the last bus tour runs 2.5 hours before closure. Current one-day admission is listed at $77 for adults ages 12+ and $67 for children ages 3-11, with date/time selection required; one- and two-day tickets, add-on experiences and annual passes are separate. Parking is $15 for automobiles, $5 for motorcycles and $20 for oversized vehicles, motor homes or RVs; annual passholders park free. Visitor contact: 1-855-433-4210. Visitor address: 9500 Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, Florida 32953, United States. Confirm current hours, tickets, launch viewing and programme availability before travel.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

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Name
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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Type
visitor_center

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Description
NASA’s public Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Florida’s Space Coast interprets the past, present and future of America’s space program through real space-flown artifacts and mission experiences. Rocket Garden, Heroes & Legends and the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, Space Shuttle Atlantis, Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex, Planet Play, Astronaut Training Experience, astronaut encounters and live shows connect visitors with human spaceflight. Narrated bus tours reach operational spaceflight landmarks including the Apollo/Saturn V Center, while launch viewing and programme availability depend on current operations. The complex is a Certified Autism Center with accessible parking, wheelchair and scooter rentals, accessible tour buses, accessible attractions and service-animal access. For 2026, the operator lists 09:00-17:00 hours from August 10 through December 13, with 09:00-18:00 seasonal periods and December 14-31 hours still to be announced; entry ends one hour before closing and the last bus tour runs 2.5 hours before closure. Current one-day admission is listed at $77 for adults ages 12+ and $67 for children ages 3-11, with date/time selection required; one- and two-day tickets, add-on experiences and annual passes are separate. Parking is $15 for automobiles, $5 for motorcycles and $20 for oversized vehicles, motor homes or RVs; annual passholders park free. Visitor contact: 1-855-433-4210. Visitor address: 9500 Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, Florida 32953, United States. Confirm current hours, tickets, launch viewing and programme availability before travel.
Established Year
1,967
Latitude
28.5242796
Location
Longitude
-80.6818558
Operational Status
operational
Ownership
private

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Creation Time
July 11, 2026 at 06:18:11 UTC
Updated Time
August 23, 2026 at 07:33:22 UTC
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