Fun & Interesting Space Centres And Events!

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex - Florida, USA.

Located beside NASA's famous Kennedy Space Center, the visitor centre features enough to keep you entertained for several days! There’s historic spacecraft from NASA’s pioneering Project Mercury, Project Gemini and the Apollo Program. Also lots of memorabilia, exhibits, displays, two IMAX theatres, talks by veteran NASA astronauts and even a bus tour of the nearby launch pads! You’ll even be able to explore the real-life ‘Space Shuttle Atlantis’ and experience a shuttle launch through a simulated ride into space. And don’t forget to check out the Rocket Garden! For information follow this link.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum – New York, USA.

If you live near, or are visiting New York City, don’t forget to visit the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Complex. This is an educational and cultural non-profit institution centred on the aircraft carrier Intrepid. Among all the other aircraft and interesting attractions the kids will love, you can also see the first ‘Space Shuttle’ – the Enterprise. The Enterprise was the first of the ‘shuttles’ to be built and was used for flight testing. Even though it never made it to space, it looks like the real thing! For information follow this link.

National Air and Space Museum – Washington, USA.

An absolute must-see if you’re interested in aviation or spaceflight! When you visit the National Air & Space Museum you’ll be launched into the history of flight when you see all the historic craft from air and space travel. Located in Central Washington, D.C, there are hundreds of aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, and rockets to take your breath away and inspire you. There is even a planetarium and an IMAX theatre to complete your out-of-this-world experience! For information follow this link.

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center – Chantilly, Virginia, USA.

Located a short drive from Washington DC, is another of the World’s Greatest Air & Space Museums. Spread across two huge hangars, the museum displays thousands of artefacts and many of the most historic aircraft and spacecraft of human history. The incredible Space Shuttle Discovery is even on display here! A veteran of over 39 spaceflights over 27 years, Discovery is a must see for any little space enthusiast! For information follow this link.

Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center – Los Angles, USA.

A great place for visitors of all ages to understand key scientific and engineering principles related to atmospheric flight and the exploration of the universe. There is an outstanding collection of aircraft and spacecraft to explore and learn about. In addition there are hands-on educational exhibits that promote active learning through discovery. As a bonus, you can visit the amazing Space Shuttle Endeavour exhibit! For information follow this link.

U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) – Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

Over 650,000 (mostly students) visit the USSRC’s large rocket and space related collection contains more than 1,500 items. From America’s first satellite, a Saturn V rocket, the Apollo 16 Command module, a moon rock from Apollo 12, the Pathfinder space shuttle stack and even a next-generation space vehicle - Sierra Nevada’s Dream Chaser! The museum provides tonnes of excitement and showcases the past, present and future of human spaceflight. For information follow this link.

Space Center Houston – Houston, Texas, USA.

Welcoming more than 1 million visitors per year, the Space Center Houston is one of the most popular space centres in the world! The centre features more than 400 space artefacts, exhibits & attractions to teach the next generation about the excitement of human spaceflight! You can even visit (and board) the test space shuttle Independence mounted to its NASA carrier 747! And the 90 minute tram tour of the Johnson Space Center where you’ll see a real Saturn V rocket and Mission Control (among other attractions) isn’t to be missed!

For information about the Space Center Houston follow this link.

Jet Propulsion Laboratory – Los Angeles, California, USA.

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is an amazing research facility that carries out robotic space and Earth science missions. From developing America's first Earth-orbiting science satellite, building interplanetary spacecraft to study all of the planets in the solar system in addition to a few asteroids, comets and Earth's Moon. JPL also manages the Deep Space Network allowing communication with the probes and rovers sent into deep space.

Sign up to join the tour of JPL to learn about its robotic space missions, including the Mars rovers Opportunity and Curiosity! For information, and to make a booking, follow this link.