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Admission Tickets to Kennedy Space Centre
- Get your admission ticket to the famed Kennedy Space Center and save yourself from the hassle to stand in line at the ticket counter on the day of your visit.
- Explore outer space - where the future of space exploration launches takes place.
- Delve into the wonders of space: touch a piece of moon rock and feel like you're lifting off into space on the Shuttle Launch Experience!
- See the Space Shuttle Atlantis up close and speak to a real-life astronaut.
- There are KSC bus tours that take place every day: hop on a bus and get a comprehensive behind-the-scenes tour of the Kennedy Space Center.
- Enhance your experience at the Kennedy Space Center and get even more out of it, with a 2-day pass or take the KSC Explorer Tour. Unlock exclusive access to amazing opportunities that await you here!
- The last entrance to the venue is at 4pm.
This ticket has the following options:
- General Admission - 1 Day Pass
- General Admission - 2 Day Pass
- General Admission + KSC Explore Tour
- Gateway™: The Deep Space Launch Complex featuring Spaceport KSC
- Space Shuttle Atlantis® and the Shuttle Launch Experience®
- Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour
- Apollo/Saturn V Center
- Heroes and Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®
- Astronaut Encounter
- Planet Play
- Rocket Garden guided tours
- Journey to Mars
- 3D Space Films
- LEGO® Build to Launch
- Character Appearances
- Other scheduled presentations and films
- KSC Explore Tour
- The Space Shuttle Atlantis: attraction and Shuttle Launch Experience®
- The Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Bus Tour featuring the Apollo/Saturn V Center
- Two thrilling 3D space films, “IMAX® A Beautiful Planet” and “Journey To Space 3D”
- Live presentations including Astronaut Encounter, Journey To Mars: Explorers Wanted live show and exhibit, and the Mission Status Briefing
- The Rocket Garden, Astronaut Memorial, and Children’s Play Dome
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Kennedy Space Center Admission Tickets + Explore Tour with Round Trip Transfers
- When in Florida, do not miss a visit to the iconic Kennedy Space Center, and a chance to experience space travel like never before.
- This specific KSC Explore Tour is particularly exciting because it goes beyond the average bus tour of the NASA grounds.
- Enjoy round-trip transfers from Orlando, Kissimmee, Disney or Lake Buena Vista areas.
- You'll get to see all the behind-the-scenes factors, as well as the icons of the NASA flight operations like the Vehicle Assembly Building and the historic Launch Complex 39!
- A space expert tour guide will ride alongside you on the bus, who will happily share details, facts, stories, and experiences about NASA and space travel.
- Experience a shuttle launch at the Space Shuttle Atlantis, a spacecraft only astronauts have seen before: the sights and sensations experienced are beyond words.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Kennedy Space Center Small Group VIP Experience
- Venture through the history and science of NASA at one of Florida's most famous attractions, the Kennedy Space Center.
- With this amazing journey through space, you'll be over the moon: learn everything there is to know about space travel here.
- This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs, promising a convenient beginning and end to your tour.
- Find out what it's like to walk on the moon, walk through the rocket garden, touch a piece of moon rock, and walk under the Saturn V Rocket!
- At the iconic Shuttle Launch Simulator, you can now experience the wonders of outer space on earth.
- An exciting KSC behind-the-scenes tour takes you on a bus through the center's most iconic highlights, with a space expert by your side to answer your questions.
- Spend your $15 voucher on dining or merchandise: the choice is yours.
- This experience can accommodate not more than 12 people in a group.
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Round-trip transfers from Orlando, Kissimmee, Disney, or Lake Buena Vista areas
- Continental breakfast
- Entry into the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
- Professional guide/driver
- $15 lunch/merchandise voucher per person
- Snacks for the return journey from the space center
- Free time at the complex
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Transfers to the Kennedy Space Center
- This is a transportation-only package for guests who already have tickets to the Kennedy Space Center.
- Fret no more about transportation to and from the Kennedy Space Center, for we've got you covered.
- Your pickup & drop-off locations are from the Orlando, Kissimmee, and Disney areas.
- Once at the Kennedy Space Center, enjoy the plethora of attractions and activities available to you.
- Explore restricted areas of the Kennedy Space Center and walk under the enormous Saturn V rocket.
- Meet and greet a real astronaut and try the simulator that truly takes you out of this world is the Shuttle Launch Experience.
- See IMAX movies and enjoy a leisurely stroll around the marvelous rocket garden.
- Just in case Space X Delta Heavy rocket launches are taking place, regular admission tickets cannot be used at Kennedy Space Center.
- If your scheduled date turns into a launch date, please contact us as we will not be offering transportation and/or regular tours on those days.
- Infants aged 2 and under go free. Children aged 3-11 enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Kennedy Space Center Tour with access to ICON park
- Enjoy a 2-in-1 ticket that gives you access to the Kennedy Space Center as well as ICON Park's iconic wheel!
- With pick-ups and drop-offs from the ICON Park itself, you can fit this experience conveniently into your itinerary before/after exploring the Kennedy Space Center (or save it for a later date).
- At Kennedy Space Center, get access to restricted areas, say hello to an astronaut (subject to availability), and walk under the massive Saturn V rocket.
- In case the meet-and-greet with the astronaut is unavailable, you can enjoy a walk-through of the Space Shuttle Atlantis facility instead.
- A major highlight of your day will be the Shuttle Launch Experience - a simulator that lets you feel what an astronaut does during take-off.
- Also, see IMAX showings and visit a surreal rocket garden with rocket 'flowers.'
- At Space Shuttle Atlantis, view the amazing Atlantis spacecraft in a way that only astronauts have seen before - with payload bay doors open as if they were floating in space.
- Try your hand at over 60 different touch-screen experiences and high-tech simulators.
- Channel your inner astronaut and see the patriotism behind NASA's 30-year Space Shuttle Program.
- Some of the fun things you can try include experiencing the sensation of floating in space, starting a virtual chemical reaction to launch the shuttle, and taking the helm at the shuttle cockpit.
- Of course, the cherry on top of the perfect experience is The Wheel at ICON Park which promises stunning aerial views of the city.
- Round-trip transportation from Orlando's ICON Park
- Admission ticket to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
- Ticket for the Wheel at ICON Park
- Professional guide/driver services
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Kennedy Space Center Tickets with Airboat Safari Ride
- Sign up for an exciting journey through one of Florida's must-visit attractions, the Kennedy Space Center!
- Board the NASA bus tour, equipped with comfortable seating and informative commentary, and begin your ride through the center.
- You'll pass by all the attraction's highlights, including the launch control room, gazing up at an actual Saturn V rocket, shuttle launch pads, and the Space Shuttle Atlantis.
- Get to experience the Space Shuttle Launch simulator, one that replicates the sounds, sights, and feels of a real shuttle launch.
- Finally, enjoy a half-hour airboat ride through the swamps nearby that exhibits the unique, exotic plants, flowers, and wildlife of the area.
- Round-trip transfers from Orlando, Kissimmee, Disney, or Lake Buena Vista areas
- Entry into Kennedy Space Center & the Astronaut Hall of Fame
- 30-min airboat ride on the St. Johns River
- Professional guide/driver
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Go City: Orlando All-Inclusive Pass – Access to over 25 Top Attractions
- Enjoy going sightseeing across Orlando, at your own pace, without breaking the bank.
- Select from 2, 3, or 5-day options and take your time to visit as many attractions as you'd like in a day.
- Get access to 30 attractions including the Kennedy Space Center, Madame Tussauds Orlando, sightseeing cruises, and more.
- Once you use your pass and it is activated, it will be valid for the number of calendar days (not 24-hour periods) indicated on your pass, over two weeks.
- For example, if you have a three-day pass and visit an attraction on Monday afternoon, your pass is valid for the remainder of Monday and two additional days over the next two weeks.
This ticket has the following options you can choose from:
- 2-Day Pass
- 3-Day Pass
- 5-Day Pass
- Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
- LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
- Fun Spot America Theme Park - 4 Ride Sampler
- Madame Tussauds Orlando
- WonderWorks All-Access Pass
- Boggy Creek Airboat Tour
- SEA LIFE Aquarium Orlando
- The Wheel at ICON Park
- Gatorland - The Alligator Capital of the World
- The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show
- Titanic - The Artifact Exhibition
- Gray Line Orlando - City of Orlando Tour
- Congo River Adventure Golf
- Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour
- American Police Hall of Fame
- ZooTampa at Lowry Park
- StarLite Cruises: Majesty Daytime Cruise
- Dolphin Racer Speedboat Cruise
- Lion Country Safari - Drive Thru Admission Only
- Miami Seaquarium
- Duck Tours South Beach
- Island Queen Millionaire's Row Sightseeing Cruise
- Ft. Lauderdale Glass Bottom Boat and Snorkeling Trip
- Big Bus Miami 1-Day Panoramic Tour
- Gator Park Airboat Tour
- Sawgrass Recreation Park Everglades Airboat Adventures
- Gray Line Miami: Everglades Airboat Adventure Tour
- Daytona International Speedway All Access Tour
- Children aged 3-12 enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).
- These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 24 months.
- These tickets are valid for 24 months from the date of purchase.
Visiting Kennedy Space Center in Florida
Kennedy Space Center is an integral part of NASA and the United States’ advancement in space technology. It is one of the ten field centers of NASA and has been functioning as a primary launch center of human spaceflight. It is also the only place in the United States where you can see rocket launches and space shuttle launches. Take a look at space travel equipment, rockets, and rocks from outer space, giving you intel about space travel and outer space.
Read on to know all about Kennedy Space Center tickets and tours.
Your Kennedy Space Center Tickets Explained
Kennedy Space Center Day Tour Tickets
- This pass lets you closely explore the Space Shuttle Atlantis, speak to a real astronaut, and touch a moon rock.
- Experience what being in a shuttle launch is like with Shuttle Launch stimulation!
- Get access to Kennedy Space Center bus tours for a comprehensive behind-the-scenes tour.
Discounted Tickets: For children aged 3-11 years (with valid photo ID).
Super Flexible Cancellation Policy: Visitors get a full refund on their tickets on canceling 24 hours before the scheduled date.
Kennedy Space Center VIP Experience Tickets
- This ticket gives you a VIP treatment including a continental breakfast, hotel pickups, and drop-offs (Orlando, Kissimmee, Disney, or Lake Buena Vista areas) ensuring a memorable experience with a hassle-free beginning and end of your tour.
- Experience the wonders of outer space with the Shuttle Launch Simulator and get a space expert to answer all your questions
- Take the KSC behind-the-scenes bus tour through the site's most exciting highlights.
- You get to spend your $15 worth of vouchers on merchandise or dining.
Discounted Tickets: For children aged 3-11 years (with valid photo ID).
Super Flexible Cancellation Policy: Visitors get a full refund on tickets cancelled 24 hours before the scheduled date.
Orlando All Inclusive City Pass
- This is the ultimate pass that provides you premium access to over 30 attractions in Orlando.
- Choose from 2, 3, or 5-day passes and visit as many attractions as you like, across Orlando, at your own pace.
- Get access to sites such as the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Madame Tussauds Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida Resort, WonderWorks, SEA LIFE Aquarium Orlando, Boggy Creek Airboat Tour, The Wheel at ICON Park and Gatorland.
Discounted Tickets: For children aged 3-11 years (with valid photo ID).
Why You Should Book Your Kennedy Space Center Tickets Online?
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 also get to enjoy the convenience of saving time and money as you skip past the general ticketing lines, thanks to your online booking at a discounted rate.
- Advance Reservations: With Kennedy Space Center reopening and new space missions being initiated, tourists from all over the world are pouring into KCS. But with limited capacity, there are higher chances of seats being sold out. Book your slots in advance with online booking.
- Great Discounts: Save money on ticket prices by availing of exciting deals and discounts by booking your Kennedy Space Centre tickets online.
- Free Cancellation: For Kennedy Space Center tickets bought online, enjoy a full refund on cancelling 24 hours before the scheduled date.
Mission Zones at the Kennedy Space Center
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has 5 Mission Zones, each with an exciting range of attractions.
Heroes & Legends
Discover original rockets, stories of legendary astronauts, and more at this Mission Zone.
U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame
Rocket Garden
Space Mirror Memorial
Astronaut Encounter
John F. Kennedy Fountain
Historical Countdown Clock
NASA Insignia
Behind the Gates
Take a Kennedy Space Center bus tour and peek into historic launch locations and iconic operational facilities.
KSC Bus Tour
KSC Explore Tour
Fly With an Astronaut
Vehicle Assembly Building
Launch Complex 39a
Launch Complex 39b
Race to the Moon
Relive historic moments from the Apollo and Saturn V Moon landings at this exciting zone.
Saturn V Rocket
Apollo 8 and the Firing Room
Path to the Moon
Moonscape
Exploring the Moon
Ad Astra Per Aspera
Lunar Theater
Apollo Treasures Gallery
Moon Tree Garden
Astrovan & Umbilical Tower
Fisher Space Pen
The People's Moon
Shuttle: A Ship Like No Other
Explore over 60 interactive displays at the Space Shuttle Atlantis, a space flight used for many historic missions.
Space Shuttle Atlantis
Hubble Space Telescope Theater
Astronaut Training Simulators
Launch Director Tour of Space Shuttle Atlantis
Forever Remembered
ISS Triumph of Technology
Shuttle Launch Experience
Constellation Sphere
Join Us On Orbit
Fiery Ride Home
People Made the Difference
NASA Now + Next
Learn about NASA's current and future missions as you walk through several informative exhibits.
Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex
Spaceport KSC
Journey to Mars | Launched by United Lauch Alliance
LEGO® Build to Launch
Mars Rover Vehicle Navigator®
IMAX Theater
Mission Status Briefing
Kennedy Space Center Highlights
Rocket Garden
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. These rockets have played a key role in America's space exploration journey, being a part of the Apollo, Gemini, and Mercury programs, to name a few.
More About the Rocket Garden
U.S. Astronaut Hall Of Fame
Kennedy Space Center honors American astronauts of different space projects through the ages. Apollo Mission Control is the most exciting, where you get to learn about the extraordinary team behind man’s first step on the moon.
Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour
Get a look behind-the-scenes of America’s space program. Make exclusive stops across KSC or Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and get a closer look at historic launch sites of space missions and operational spaceflight facilities.
Apollo/Saturn V Center
This is a one-of-a-kind interactive exhibit celebrating the astonishing achievement of the space program. Check out Saturn V, the largest rocket ever flown in human history. Pay homage to the incredible team and the equipment that made it possible for man to touch the moon.
More About the Saturn V Rocket
Space Shuttle Atlantis
Marvel at the replicas of space equipment like rocket boosters and external tanks of the space shuttle. Get to see every little detail of Space Shuttle Atlantis and be amazed at its historical significance.
More About the Space Shuttle Atlantis
Shuttle Launch Experience
Your trip to Kennedy Space Center is incomplete if you don’t experience a space shuttle launch. The Shuttle Launch simulation provides you full experience of being thrown into space, but minus the crazy G-Force.
Plan Your Visit to the Kennedy Space Center
The Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex is open from Monday through Sunday at the following times:
9 AM - 5 PM: 1 January - 12 March
The last bus tour runs 2.5 hours before complex closure
*Last Entry: 1 hour before closing time.
More About the Kennedy Space Center Hours
Address: 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-in for the Kennedy Space Center Day Tours with transfers.
- Nearest Bus Stop: Cargo Road And Cargo Slip Road (12-min walk).
- By Car: 51 minutes from the nearest airport, Melbourne (MLB) Airport.
- Parking facilities are available for motorcycles, automobiles, and oversized vehicles (RVs).
The Kennedy Space Center has 5 Mission Zones with a range of exciting attractions & exhibits in each. Here's how you can divide your time on your visit:
- Heroes & Legends: 45 minutes (must-visit attractions - US Astronaut Hall of Fame, Rocket Garden, Space Memorial Mirror)
- Behind the Gates: 1 - 3 hours (must-visit attractions - KSC Bus Tour, Fly With an Astronaut)
- Race to the Moon: 2 hours (must-visit attractions - Saturn V Rocket, Apollo 8 & the Firing Room, Lunar Theater)
- Shuttle: A Ship Like No Other: 2.5 hours (must-visit attractions - Space Shuttle Atlantis, Astronaut Training Simulators, & Shuttle Launch Experience)
- NASA Now + Next: 2.5 hours (must-visit attractions - Gateway; The Deep Space Launch Complex, Journey to Mars, & LEGO® Built to Launch)
- Orlando and Daytona beach: An hour-long car ride from the KSC complex, this is one of the most famous beaches in Florida and is ideal for families with kids.
- Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum: Located 11 kms away from Kennedy Space Center, it houses vintage aircraft and hangers that are indigenous to the world’s military forces.
- Air Adventure At Cocoa Beach: Cocoa Beach is located 14.2 kms away from the KSC complex. Head here for fun activities like helicopter rides and parasailing.
- American Police Hall of Fame: This is a museum about 10 kilometers away from the KSC, dedicated to police officers in America who were killed in the line of duty.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kennedy Space Center Tickets & Tours
A. Yes, you can buy Kennedy Space Center tickets online. The officials at the Kennedy Space Center also recommend advance booking by purchasing tickets online as they are operating with limited capacity and tickets are subject to availability.
A. Kennedy Space Center tickets are priced as per the features and facilities the tour offers, with the cheapest ticket being priced at $80.25. There are other tickets available in different price ranges offering unique experiences, additions & benefits.
A. Yes, discounts are available on most of the Kennedy Space Center tickets. Tickets are available at a reduced price for children. To avail of this offer, visitors are required to carry valid ID proof.
A. Your Kennedy Space Center admission tickets give you 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.
A. No, 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.
A. No, public transportation services are not available to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. You can opt-in for the Kennedy Space Center Day Tours with transfer facilities to enjoy round-trip transportation from prime locations across Orlando.
A. Yes, 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.
A. Visitors who need special assistance can get the Guest Accessibility Pass (GAP) from the information desk. Other convenience vehicles like Wheelchairs, ECVs, or scooters, and strollers are also available for rent.