Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex tickets
Merritt Island, FLBook on Viator
About Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex sits on Florida's Space Coast, about an hour east of Orlando.
See Space Shuttle Atlantis up close, ride the bus to the Apollo/Saturn V Center, and walk under a real Saturn V rocket. Plan a full day.
Best for: Families with school-age kids, space fans.
Highlights
- Space Shuttle Atlantis
- Apollo/Saturn V Center bus tour
- Rocket Garden
- About an hour from Orlando
Know before you go
- Do the bus tour to the Apollo/Saturn V Center early. The last bus leaves about 2.5 hours before closing.
- Entry ends an hour before closing, so don't plan a late arrival.
- Parking is a separate $15 per car (October 2026).
- Check the launch calendar. Admission includes a launch viewing area for most launches.
- It's about 45 to 60 minutes from Orlando on SR 528, a toll road.
What's included
- Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour (when available)
- Gateway 'NASA now and next'
- Astronaut Encounter featuring a veteran NASA astronaut
- All Fees and Taxes
- Space Shuttle Atlantis
- The Apollo/Saturn V Center (when available)
- Shuttle Launch Experience Simulator
- Heroes and Legends featuring the U. S. Astronaut Hall of Fame
- Transportation to and from Kennedy Space Center
- Admission during a rocket launch black out date (subject to change)
- Parking Fees
- Food and Beverages
Ticket options
- 1-Day Admission Ticket
- Standard Admission
- 2-Day Admission Ticket
Tickets and cancellation
Getting your tickets: Please approach 'Will Call' ticket window. Show voucher and ID for exchange of admission tickets.
Cancellation: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Accessibility and good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pet kennels are available at no additional charged from the information counter inside the entrance
- Wheelchairs are available for the rental fee of $10 plus tax payable at the Space Shop
- Captioning systems are descriptive narration are available for the IMAX Theatre presenations
- Strollers are available for rental for $5 plus tax payable at the Space Shop; strollers are on a self-service basis at the tour stops
Location
Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Questions
How far is Kennedy Space Center from Orlando?
About 50 miles, roughly 45 to 60 minutes by car via SR 528 and SR 405.
Can I watch a rocket launch with this ticket?
For most launches, admission includes access to a launch viewing area at the Visitor Complex. Closer viewing like the Gantry at LC-39 is sold separately for select launches.
How long should I spend there?
Plan at least six hours to see Space Shuttle Atlantis, take the bus tour and visit Gateway and the Rocket Garden.
Who handles my booking?
Viator, a Tripadvisor company. You pay on Viator and get your confirmation and tickets from them. Changes and refunds go through Viator.
Is the price the same as booking direct?
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