Space Center Houston
Description
Space Center Houston is a nonprofit science & space learning center and the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center. https://spacecenter.org The Manned Space Flight Education Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational foundation with an extensive science education program and a space museum. The cornerstone of its science education mission is Space Center Houston, dubbed the “Big Draw” by USA Today. It is one of Houston’s top attractions, the area’s No. 1 attraction for international visitors, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center and the only Smithsonian Affiliate in the greater Houston area.
Space Center Houston has something for all ages. You can touch a moon rock, see real spacecraft and go behind the scenes at NASA. Visitors come from all over the world to view the largest collection of space artifacts in the Southwestern United States.
Since opening in 1992, Space Center Houston has welcomed more than 19 million visitors and currently hosts 1 million visitors annually in its 250,000-square-foot educational complex. Space Center Houston has a $73 million impact on the greater Houston economy, according to a 2016 economic study by the University of Houston – Clear Lake. 925 jobs and $36 million in personal income are attributed to the center's presence. More than 100,000 teachers and students from around the world visit our center annually to take part in educational programs focusing on science, technology, engineering and math.
Admission is one convenient price and includes access to all exhibits. Become a member today and receive advance notice on exhibitions, invitations to special events, free parking and much more. For more information, visit spacecenter.org.
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facebook.comIt's our birthday month! 🎂 On Oct. 16, Space Center Houston turns 25. Thank you for exploring space with us for 25 years! COMMENT below with your favorite Space Center Houston memory.
Make your destination the moon this November by enrolling your children in our all-new fall day camps. Campers ages 5-11 will explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics through lunar-themed camps Nov. 20-22. Register today: spacecenter.org/day-camps
#FactFriday: Earth's ozone layer is about 1/8 inch (3 millimeters) thick on average, which is approximately the same as two pennies stacked on top of the other. Learn more about NASA's ozone research: nasa.gov/ozone
Enhance your fall Home School Day experience with an exclusive Lunch with an Astronaut and Stars & STEM! Inspire your family with hands-on activities and learning. Plan your adventure today: spacecenter.org/home-school
Cryogenic testing for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is almost finished! Learn more: http://go.nasa.gov/2y9qrgn
Save 48% off admission to Space Center Houston, plus 4 more top Houston attractions with CityPASS. Plan your #SpaceCity adventure today: spacecenter.org/citypass
Climb inside our motion simulator rides to see (and feel) what it's like to explore space. The rides use powerful hydraulic and theater systems to guide you on an action-packed adventure through the galaxy! Plan your adventure: spacecenter.org
Planning a holiday party? Inspire your guests by hosting an unforgettable event surrounded by moon rocks, mars meteors and some of the most amazing innovations of our time. More: spacecenter.org/host
Children with sensory sensitivities and their families can explore Space Center Houston in a sensory-supportive environment with modified lighting, music and sound effects at our Sensory Friendly Evening on Sept. 29. Space is limited so get your tickets today: spacecenter.org/sensory-friendly-evening
See the #Apollo11 capsule from the first lunar landing in the world premiere of our fall exhibit #DestinationMoon! Space Center Houston will be the only location on the exhibit's four-city tour where visitors can see the spacecraft for both the first and last lunar landings. Plan your adventure: spacecenter.org/destination
Our Stars & STEM program, formerly known as Space After Dark, is designed for groups of students in kindergarten through 12th grade who want to learn outside the classroom while experiencing the wonders of space exploration through STEM. Learn more: spacecenter.org/stars-stem
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