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My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit after our cruise. We booked it through our cruise line and they took care of transport. We had about 5 hours to tour. It was a bit short, but we still saw a lot. The simulated launch experience was really cool!
Amazing exhibits. We will definitely come back again with our kids for another visit.
Amazing exhibits. We will definitely come back again with our kids for another visit.
A must see place if you are interested and into space exploration. The indoor and outdoor exhibits are top notch and amazing. Plan on spending at least a full day to fully enjoy everything. I was blown away by how well everything was and the size of the exhibits. Great for all ages.
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has so much to offer, but the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit stole the show for me. Seeing a space shuttle – one that actually flew missions – is awe-inspiring. The way they've presented Atlantis, tilted and with its cargo bay doors open, makes you appreciate the sheer complexity of these machines.
There are plenty of other cool exhibits (and that simulated launch is also a must!), but if you're fascinated by the shuttle program, make sure to dedicate time to Atlantis. Between the films, displays, and being so close to an actual orbiter, it's an experience that leaves you in awe of human achievement.
Also, spend at least 2 days and also book the explorer tour, it is 2 hours and worth every second!
There are plenty of other cool exhibits (and that simulated launch is also a must!), but if you're fascinated by the shuttle program, make sure to dedicate time to Atlantis. Between the films, displays, and being so close to an actual orbiter, it's an experience that leaves you in awe of human achievement.
Also, spend at least 2 days and also book the explorer tour, it is 2 hours and worth every second!
What an incredible place. It's a must-see. All sorts of cool interactive activities. There's a couple of great stores to buy your space collector clothing. The only negative I see is that it is over the top expensive. And after you buy your admission ticket, you're not done. It seems everything is extra and not cheap either.
Overall, I loved it. I would go again, but it would be nice to go and not feel like it's just about making money.
Don't forget to keep an eye out for the alligators on the outskirts of the property and along the highway.
Overall, I loved it. I would go again, but it would be nice to go and not feel like it's just about making money.
Don't forget to keep an eye out for the alligators on the outskirts of the property and along the highway.
I haven't been back in 22 years, and it was as much fun bringing my kids to enjoy now. I'm so glad we came back! Tons of self-serve ticket stations to get in quickly. A Starbucks pickup order was a great way to start our day here. We hopped on the bus tour first, which I would recommend. Lots of fun items in their multiple gift shops. The shuttle simulator was one of our favorites.
What a great experience! You can spend the entire day here exploring. There are even training sessions but book way in advance if you want to do those. They offer different tour packages if you're interested in that too. Bus tour is included in the general ticket purchase and well worth taking. Fun surprises throughout the buildings! Must for everyone!
Great time! Everyone should go once in their lifetime! Lots to do very interactive. We went in February on a weekend the crowd was not too bad. Definitely bring a bottle for water. You could stretch it into two days to do everything. The lines to get in were the longest.
My 13 year old son and I visited about a week ago on a Saturday. It took us quite a bit of time to be able to park- so many people on a Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m.! Learn from us and get there earlier. :)
Once we made it past the gates, we absolutely loved our time at the space center. We paid for the Explore Bus Tour. I have no idea what the other bus tour is like but this one was great. The driver made lots of stops so we could get out and take pictures. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and kept us engaged the entire time.
Seeing Saturn V and watching all the presentations/mini-movies are an absolute must! So fascinating and awe-inspiring! I love history and this place was just wonderful! I loved learning about the astronauts and all the men and women that have worked so hard on our space program.
Even if you’re not in love with learning about history, this place is still incredible to see. Oh- and yes, there were a lot of people there but because the visitor center is SO big, it never felt like there were TOO many people. Large crowds were never a big problem for us while there.
Once we made it past the gates, we absolutely loved our time at the space center. We paid for the Explore Bus Tour. I have no idea what the other bus tour is like but this one was great. The driver made lots of stops so we could get out and take pictures. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and kept us engaged the entire time.
Seeing Saturn V and watching all the presentations/mini-movies are an absolute must! So fascinating and awe-inspiring! I love history and this place was just wonderful! I loved learning about the astronauts and all the men and women that have worked so hard on our space program.
Even if you’re not in love with learning about history, this place is still incredible to see. Oh- and yes, there were a lot of people there but because the visitor center is SO big, it never felt like there were TOO many people. Large crowds were never a big problem for us while there.
Great day. Lots to do for all ages. There are coach tours that go around the various launch sites with very knowledgeable guides.
You have the chance to see a Saturn 5 rocket and the Space Shuttle Atlantis plus others right from the beginning of Space flight and learn their stories
The site is also a wildlife sanctuary with the opportunity to see Eagles, Alligators, Turtles and Wild Boar.
You have the chance to see a Saturn 5 rocket and the Space Shuttle Atlantis plus others right from the beginning of Space flight and learn their stories
The site is also a wildlife sanctuary with the opportunity to see Eagles, Alligators, Turtles and Wild Boar.
Big visitor complex, almost like a theme park. Lots of different sights to see including real sized rockets.
There are also bus tours for an extra fee, that take you towards launch pads on Kennedy Space Center area.
It's difficult to see everything in one day and the prices are designed in a way that you buy the 2 day pass, but it is recommended to allocate 2 days if you want to see everything.
It can get very hot outdoors during the day, drink enough water and bring sun protection. Inside, all places are air conditioned.
There are also bus tours for an extra fee, that take you towards launch pads on Kennedy Space Center area.
It's difficult to see everything in one day and the prices are designed in a way that you buy the 2 day pass, but it is recommended to allocate 2 days if you want to see everything.
It can get very hot outdoors during the day, drink enough water and bring sun protection. Inside, all places are air conditioned.
This place is bigger than I expected. We were not able to see everything in one day. The bus tour was very interesting and definitely worth taking. One of my kids doesn't like science so she didn't have a good time, my other kids loved it. I definitely will be back to try to see the rest of the exhibits.
👩🚀🛰️🚀Wonderful day to enjoy the amazing history of our space program. I hadn't been here for nearly 30 years and was amazed at how it's changed and became a modern and engaging experience.
I enjoyed it so much that I upgraded my ticket to an annual pass and plan to enjoy visiting again soon.
I enjoyed it so much that I upgraded my ticket to an annual pass and plan to enjoy visiting again soon.
We got here late in the day, so we did not enter. If you are planning to visit, it is a full day event. You will want to arrive early that morning and preplan this trip. Can't wait to come back to get the full experience. While visiting, we were able to get informative information and take some souvenir photos.
Very cool experience overall, lots of informative peices and history. Great for children with lots of child friendly pieces and interactive features. Most of the exhibits require you to watch a video before entering which is fine but they don't really tell you that until you get to the exhibit and shove you into a room with 100+ other people standing up for a video. The videos are good, though. Highly recommend doing the bus tour first. Parking was $10, and tickets are $75 per adult. Children are a little cheaper.
Amazing attraction! A must see place for the historical value and the overall value for the history of the human race. The park is well setup, easy to navigate, perfectly managed and organised. I was particularly impressed with the amount of objects of historical importance put in display. You don't want to miss the area dedicated to the Apollo mission . Just a wonderful experience, money well spent. If you can, you should plan the visit over two days as there is a lot to see. Also, make sure not to miss the bus tour!
My children and I (ages 43, 24, 20, and 17) enjoyed this visit so much. Everything was so informational and exciting. We went a little late in the day, and can recommend that you get there as early as possible. Staff was helpful and gave suggestions on which exhibits we had time for and how to get to each one. The bus rides were pleasant and the videos shown were entertaining and informative. We plan to make our next visit start earlier and include two days so that we can see as much as possible.