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Kennedy Space Center General Admission
KSC Explore Tour
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Wondering how to make the holiday season even more exciting? Bring your family and friends down to the Kennedy Space Center for a unique festive experience at Holidays in Space by Pepsi®. Here’s what to expect.
With a new 50-foot Christmas tree, special themed exhibits, and festive decorations throughout the Visitor Complex, the Kennedy Space Center has to be on your list of things to do this season! Explore new additions like the Rocket Tree Trail, life-size astronaut nutcrackers, NASA-themed holiday ornaments, and so much more!
If that wasn’t enough, you also get to witness Starflake’s Holiday Voyage - a giant projection mapping show. Watch as this spacecraft makes its way through the Earth, the stars, and beyond. The show will be projected on the outer walls of Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex.
Included in admission tickets: Yes
Timings:
15 - 17 Dec: 5:50 PM
18 - 30 Dec: 6:50 PM
Go for: Admission tickets, Combo tickets
Duration: 5-10 hours
Visitor Complex access: Yes
Behind the Gates access: No
Transfers included: No
Guide: No
Recommended tours:
Admission Tickets to Kennedy Space Center
Combo: Kennedy Space Center + Wheel at ICON Park Tickets
Combo: Kennedy Space Center + Airboat Safari + Round-Trip Transfers
Go for: Explore Tour, Chat with an Astronaut tickets
Duration: 10 hours
Visitor Complex access: Yes
Behind the Gates access: Yes (Explore Tour only)
Transfers included: Yes (Explore Tour only)
Guide: Yes (Explore Tour only)
Recommended tours:
Go for: Admission tickets with round-trip transfers, Round-trip transfers only
Duration: 10 hours
Visitor Complex access: Yes
Behind the Gates access: No
Transfers included: Yes
Guide: No
Recommended tours:
Go for: VIP Tour
Duration: 10 hours
Visitor Complex access: Yes
Behind the Gates access: Yes
Transfers included: Yes
Guide: Yes
Recommended tours:
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Cancellation policy:
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has 5 Mission Zones, each with an exciting range of attractions.
Discover original rockets, stories of legendary astronauts, and more at this Mission Zone. This zone features the following attractions.
Take a Kennedy Space Center bus tour and peek into historic launch locations and iconic operational facilities. Here's what you can do at the Behind the Gates Mission Zone.
Relive historic moments from the Apollo and Saturn V Moon landings at this exciting zone. Here's what's inside.
Explore over 60 interactive displays at the Space Shuttle Atlantis, a space flight used for many historic missions.
Learn about NASA's current and future missions as you walk through several informative exhibits.
The Rocket Garden at the Kennedy Space Center holds original and replica rockets like the Juno I, Delta, Delta II, Mercury-Redstone, Saturn 1B, and many more.
About Rocket GardenKennedy Space Center honors American astronauts of different space projects including the Apollo Mission Control, at this exhibit.
Heroes & LegendsGet a look behind-the-scenes of America’s space program. Make exclusive stops across KSC for a closer look at historic launch sites and operational facilities.
Kennedy Space Center Bus TourCheck out Saturn V, the largest rocket ever flown in human history. Pay homage to the team and the equipment that made it possible for man to touch the moon.
About Saturn VMarvel at the replicas of space equipment like rocket boosters and external tanks of the space shuttle and be amazed at its historical significance.
About Space Shuttle AtlantisYour trip to Kennedy Space Center is incomplete if you don’t experience a space shuttle launch. Experience the thrill of being thrown into space, but without the crazy G-Force.
The Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex is open from 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Sunday.
The last bus tour runs 2.5 hours before the complex closes.
*Last entry: 1 hour before closing time.
About the Kennedy Space Center hoursAddress: Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953, USA | Find on maps
Currently, no public transportation services are available that take you to the Visitor Complex. Opt for Kennedy Space Center tickets with transfers.
Getting to KSC by car: Kennedy Space Center is approximately 45 minutes (44.3 miles) away from the Orlando International Airport.
Parking: Paid parking is available for motorcycles, automobiles, and oversized vehicles (RVs).
How to get to the Kennedy Space Center?Go on a Kennedy Space Center Guided Tour to learn all about the journey of space exploration from an expert tour guide! Find out interesting facts and more as you tour the facilities.
Book a Kennedy Space Center TourHere's how you can divide your time at the Kennedy Space Center Mission Zones on your visit:
The Kennedy Space Center has a range of restaurants and food stalls spread across the Visitor Complex.
The Kennedy Space Center has a few on-site stores where you can purchase souvenirs and merchandise to commemorate your visit. You can also visit their online store at any time to purchase a range of items from souvenirs to clothing and themed items to space memorabilia.
Before your visit to the Kennedy Space Center, take a look at the Visitor Complex map to know where all the different attractions are. The complex is massive and it's easy to lose your way. You can also keep a copy of the map on your cellphone for easy access.
Kennedy Space Center mapThe Kennedy Space Center is a family-friendly attraction. Here are some rules to keep in mind before your visit.
The Kennedy Space Center has regular events for visitors to attend. These events take place at the Visitor Complex on various days. You can also attend a launch viewing at the complex.
Take a look at the Kennedy Space Center launch schedule and events calendar for the year.
About KSC launchesKennedy Space Center is the primary launch site of many SpaceX missions like the Crew-6 Mission, the Crew Dragon Mission, and the Falcon Satellite Launches. When these launches take place during the day, you can get access to the launch viewing area at the Kennedy Space Center. Keep an eye out for upcoming launches so you can book your tickets accordingly!
About SpaceX launchesCape Canaveral has served as the primary launch site for space exploration and military missions since 1949. Since then, many successful launches have taken place from this site including the Apollo missions and NASA's Project Mercury and Gemini launches. Its proximity to the ocean and the equator makes it an ideal launch location.
About Cape Canaveral launchesEnter an immersive journey through the world of celebrity wax figures. Rub shoulders with lifelike replicas of famous stars, historical figures, and pop culture icons.
With a giant observation wheel as its centerpiece, ICON Park offers a vibrant atmosphere with restaurants, shops, & attractions. Enjoy spectacular views, dine at eateries, or soak in the lively ambiance.
Gatorland in Orlando is a thrilling wildlife adventure featuring thousands of alligators and crocodiles. Witness jaw-dropping shows, feed these powerful reptiles, and even zipline over their habitats.
Yes, you can buy Kennedy Space Center tickets online. Scroll up to choose from all the Kennedy Space Center ticket and tour options.
Kennedy Space Center tickets are priced as per the features and facilities the tour offers, with the cheapest ticket being priced at $73.25. There are other tickets available in different price ranges offering unique experiences and additional benefits.
Yes, discounts are available on some Kennedy Space Center tickets. Tickets are also available at a reduced price for children. To avail of this offer, please carry valid ID proof.
The best option to buy Kennedy Space Center tickets would be to buy them online via easy cashless transactions and digital payments. Plus, you get instant confirmation on your booking slot with multiple free cancellation options.
Convenience: With multiple ticket options, you get to enjoy the convenience of saving time as you skip past the general ticketing lines.
Advance reservations: Secure your slots in advance with online booking so you can plan ahead.
Great discounts: Save money on ticket prices by availing of exciting deals and discounts by booking your Kennedy Space Centre tickets online.
Flexible cancellation: Some of your Kennedy Space Center tickets like the 1-Day Admission with Guided Transfers, the Small Group VIP Experience, and the combo tours allow you to cancel your tickets up to 24-72 hours before your visit for a full refund.
Extended validity: The Kennedy Space Center admission tickets and the Orlando City Pass by Go City are valid for 12 to 24 months respectively, from the date of purchase.
You can choose between admission tickets and day tours, guided tours, small group tours, and combo tours.
Your Kennedy Space Center admission tickets give you access to the Space Shuttle Atlantis, the Apollo-Saturn V Center, the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, the Universe Theater and Mission Control: Apollo, the IMAX Theater, Journey To Mars, and the Rocket Garden, along with other attractions that will be mentioned on your tickets.
Yes! Book a guided tour of Kennedy Space Center and learn more about space exploration, space missions, and the attractions at the center from an expert.
Some Kennedy Space Center tickets like the 1-Day Admission Ticket with Guided Transfers, the Small Group VIP Experience, and the combo tours can be cancelled up to 24-72 hours before your scheduled visit for a full refund.
The Kennedy Space Center admission tickets are valid for 12 months while the Orlando Go City Pass is valid for 24 months. All other tickets are valid only on the scheduled date chosen at the time of booking.
No, all visitors are required to pay a parking fee before entering the parking area. The parking charges for motorcycles are $5, automobiles are $10, and oversized vehicles like motor homes or RVs are priced at $15.
No, direct public transportation is not available to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. You can opt for the Kennedy Space Center Day Tours with transfer facilities to enjoy round-trip transportation from prime locations across Orlando.
You can carry food and beverages in small, soft-sided coolers. Glass bottles and containers are not allowed. Bags will be checked at the point of entry. However, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has a range of restaurants and food stalls for you to choose from.
Visitors who need special assistance can get the Guest Accessibility Pass (GAP) from the information desk. Other convenience vehicles like Wheelchairs, ECVs, scooters, and strollers are also available for rent.