Houston NASA Space Center Ticket and Round-Trip Transportation

Space aficionados rejoice! Want to learn of the history of the Space Race between the USA and the USSR and the gripping race to land astronauts on the moon? Well, you'll find all that and more in this vast exhibit-filled venue. Space Center Houston is Smithsonian-affiliate museum but interestingly isn't owned by NASA and receives no federal funding. Run instead by a non-profit organization, it serves as the official visitor center of the nearby NASA Johnson Space Center. On its grounds, you'll find actual moon rocks (including one that you may touch), training spacecraft, actual spacecraft, and a Space Shuttle (replica) that you can actually walk through. Most poignant to me was gawking at the actual Apollo 17 command module from NASA's final crewed mission to the moon back in 1972. Many of the information placards are a bit dated, some mentioning the Space Shuttle as an extant program and very little mentioned about the commercial players that are greatly advancing the current state of the art in the field of rocketry and space exploration. However, the museum itself is well worth at least 2-3 hours. I spent most of a day there and felt that I could have easily spent more time without getting bored.

I thought I was getting a discount for the same tour if i would have booked it directly from the provider but wasn't

We were told there were 5 shuttles to ride. Tickets were needed. Our expectations we’d get shuttle tickets as we prepared forr each shuttle ride. After the first two shuttle rides we went back to get a shuttle ride to mission control. We were told there was a charge for that one and they had sold out for the day. We were from NC and had only one day at Houston Space Center. We had admission tickets for two months with the expectation we’d be able to see everything. Disappointed to find our ticket purchase didn’t cover the things we felt were important. Viator could have done a better job preparing people their admission ticket didn’t cover everything you’d want to do. Also, having people show up and have to park in a parking garage with little information how to navigate the parking and finding the shuttle bus could have been much better. Another disappointment.

We had to visit NASA when in Houston. The transporation van was comfortable and our driver, Mike was pleasant and courteous. NASA didn't dissappoint even with the passing showers due to Hirrocane Bertha hitting the Gulf. Dont miss the Mission Control Tour (added charge) but pro tip, do all the tours first, then the movies, then the rest of NASA.

Our driver was prompt, professional, and exceptionally courteous, making the trip comfortable from start to finish. Our tour guide, Meredith, was absolutely outstanding! Her knowledge of the Houston Space Center was extensive and truly impressive, and her passion for NASA was both inspiring and contagious. She brought every exhibit and story to life with enthusiasm and expertise. Meredith was also incredibly attentive, ensuring that every member of the group felt included, comfortable, and well taken care of throughout the tour. She made the experience memorable, engaging, and enjoyable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and highly recommend this tour!