Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Phone: 855-433-4210
Website: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is the visitor center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Florida. It features exhibits and displays, historic spacecraft and memorabilia, shows, two IMAX theaters, and a range of bus tours of the spaceport.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: Where Space Comes to Life
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex began in 1963, when NASA first opened its doors to the public with self-guided tours. Not long after, Congress approved funding for a full-scale visitor center, which became known as Spaceport USA.
Today, the Visitor Complex spans 42 acres and offers a one-of-a-kind experience where you can discover the past, present, and future of space exploration. From historic spacecraft and hands-on exhibits to live rocket launches and astronaut meet-and-greets, it's America’s front-row seat to space travel.
Unique Experiences at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
There’s so much to see and do! Here are just a few of the top experiences that bring America’s space story to life:
- U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame: Honor the pioneers of space exploration and learn about the early missions that paved the way for space travel. It’s a powerful tribute to the men and women who dared to go beyond Earth’s limits.
- Apollo/Saturn V Center: Stand beneath the awe-inspiring Saturn V rocket—the most powerful rocket ever flown—and relive the excitement of the Apollo missions. With immersive exhibits and multimedia displays, you’ll experience America’s journey to the moon like never before.
- Space Shuttle Atlantis: One of only four real space shuttles on display in the U.S., Atlantis is showcased with its payload bay doors open. Explore the shuttle up close, take a ride on the Shuttle Launch Experience, and see a life-size replica of the Hubble Space Telescope.
- Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex: Dive into the future of space exploration in this cutting-edge exhibit featuring real hardware from today’s commercial space programs. See a flown SpaceX Falcon 9 booster and explore artifacts from NASA’s commercial partners. Don’t miss Spaceport KSC, an immersive ride that launches you on a virtual journey into deep space.