Amazing place to visit! Everyone should stop in at least once a year. They are always doing something fun and showing movies on the weekends just adds to this place's cool factor. read more

Really cool place, learned a few things about the moon landing I had no idea about! Definitely worth a visit

If I had not grown up around DC and been to the Air and Space museum, I assume this would have been more epic of an experience for me. They have a few nice (space ship) replicas and a few real pieces of space tech along with an authentic stealth jet in the main lobby. Save your money on the virtual ride though, not worth the (over)price. There's a tour that is worth the free price of admission, that ends with a moon rock in a glass box. All in all it's a great option for something to do for the day, if you find yourself board in Hutchinson. The staff is nice and the kids will enjoy some of it. (Was hard to keep my kids interested during the tour, but they did enjoy seeing the big stealth and replica discovery shuttle... read more

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Incredible museum. Space artifacts that simply don't exist anywhere else. Absolutely amazing museum.

Granted I was expecting a small building full of airplanes and old men with remote control planes grumping about the weather, wow was I wrong! As we got within a couple of blocks I saw the tops of the rockets above the tree line and I realized that this was going to be fun! I would rate the Kansas Cosmosphere & Space Center as on par or even better than the Johnson Space Center outside Houston. It was well worth the time and if you've not been please devote an entire day for it, you'll need it and you'll want to have the time to do and see everything! read more

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The Cosmosphere is a true star in Hutchinson KS! When you enter the lobby you're standing under a SR-71A Blackbird! Jim who greeted us said they built the lobby around it. What a sight! Jim was kind and gave us an overview of the highlights before we got started. To touch on a few, they have an IMAX digital dome theatre, Planetarium, and Dr. Goddard's Lab shows. I'll upload a picture with the details of the various galleries. My friend and I were impressed with all of the exhibits and spent the entire afternoon. You may wish to check their showtimes online at cosmo.org. read more

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This is worth, with, worth the stop. A childhood favorite. I love coming here and bringing the kids.

I truly have mixed feelings about the Cosmosphere. There are a lot of really cool space relics here, including the fully reconstructed Apollo 13 capsule that was painstakingly pulled from the ocean floor and put back together in Hutchinson. A person could easily spend 3-4 hours wandering through and learning a great deal of history about the space race. Where they lose a star is overall maintenance. There are some exhibits where stuff is missing and others where the video no longer shows, audio that goes with video cannot be heard, etc. This museum could truly be an epic experience, but the run-down condition of some exhibits detracts from how special this place really is. read more

Great place to visit, cool exhibits and lots of neat artifacts. If you're at all interested in aeronautics and space, you'll enjoy your visit to the cosmosphere. read more

Been coming here for decades. And each time it's a thrill. Love the authentic US and USSR space artifacts - original capsules, space suits, Astronaut gear etc etc. And the IMAX dome movies are always good. One could spend a whole day enjoying the place. Great For all ages. Speaking of, the programs for kids - Dr Goddard's Lab and the Space Camps make me wish I was a kid again. read more

What a great place! Not only is it educational, but it's fun too! The community of Hutchinson is extremely fortunate to have this gem in their midst. We thoroughly enjoyed the different exhibits and could have spent the entire day wondering around absorbing the history and dreaming of a future in space. As it was, we had to leave without seeing it all. Would definitely recommend this place! Spend a day there...you won't regret it. We visited on March 10th, 2018. read more

This place was amazing! It didn't look like much from the streets but once I got in and discovered that most everything was underground, I knew I would be in for a treat. My friend and I spent nearly all day there so it was definitely worth the price of admission plus a movie. I love the exhibits highlighting how the Nazis developed rockets that the Americans and Soviets later took to develop their own rockets and eventually space programs. All the history was so detailed and then laid out in all the exhibits. By the time we got to the Moon, I had to stop reading everything because there was still just so much to read and we were running out of time. I will definitely go back in the future and finish reading everything! read more

A great museum! It looks small from the outside but actually is full on tons of information! I spent t an afternoon here and learned all about the history of the space program beginning with weapons development, all the way through current ventures by NASA and other space organizations. There is not a ton of hands on exhibits, but if you're looking for a lot of information then this is the place for you read more

I've been to the Cosmosphere many times as a self professed former (and probably still a little current) space geek. I was the kid who wanted to be an astronaut until Tom Hanks totally ruined it for me in Apollo 13. I mean, how scary is that?!?! Anyway, the Cosmosphere has it all! Including the Apollo 13 module. This museum is SO impressive. And it's in Hutch! I mean, how cool is that? We were home recently and brought my in-laws from KC and they were beyond impressed with the depth of information and the artifacts. Keep it up Cosmosphere! I love coming back to see what has changed, and it really never gets old to reflect on the grandeur of space. read more

Movie night is a great deal! Two IMAX tickets, popcorn, and two drinks for $20 is awesome!

Very cool. Has an incredible collection. Definitely appeals to space and history nuts most. Drove 3 hours to get here but worth the trip. Lot of things to read though...started skimming about half way through. read more

Wow. So glad we decided to include a stop here on our trip. If you're into space exploration and especially it's role in the cold war, plan to spend a full day. Amazing exhibits covering the gamut from astronaut undergarments to the Apollo 13 command module, that brought the crew back safely the last few hundred miles and everything in between. Full size mockups (?) of lunar lander and rover, an actual moonrock gathered by Apollo 11, tons of shuttle equipment, rocket engines... this place has it all. Several events through the day - well worth the full pass. Caught an IMAX-esque movie about engineering as part of the deal, and went back that night and caught a feature film projected onto the dome for a unique experience. Had a burger and fries at the cafeteria - surprisingly good. Spent more than I care to admit in the gift shop, because it was quite reasonable. Go. read more

I stopped at the Cosmosphere on my way to Minnesota from Texas last summer. It was, in a word, the most amazing experience of my life. I'll grant you, managing to get out of the car and wander for a couple of hours when you've been driving for 8 hours is excellent in the first place, but the Cosmosphere could not have been better. My main memory is literally dropping to my knees when I saw the Apollo 13 command module Odyssey. Being a kid when the movie Apollo 13 came out, that's something that's been burned into my memory. After I saw the movie, I was determined to be an astronaut (we can all see how well that turned out), and did as much studying as I could about space and NASA and the history of space exploration (I'm sure being raised on Star Trek certainly didn't help with my fantasies of travelling in space). Along with space artifacts, I got to see a piece of the Berlin Wall. I could have reached out and touched it, but first of all, I was raised to never touch things in museums, and secondly, I was a little terrified to touch such a huge piece of history. I plan to go again this summer, this time with my space-loving boyfriend in tow. I just hope I haven't talked it up too much to him, but if other Yelpers think it's just as awesome, I think I'm pretty safe. read more

A little diamond in the rough I must say! Spent the afternoon there and toured the museum, IMAX and planetarium. Only drawback to the planetarium....nappy time! We were out when the lights went out. The IMAX was cool, a little domey, we watched Forces of Nature. The shows were 45 minutes long and we scheduled it just right to take everything in. Visited Dr. Goddard's lab and it was a cool rocket presentation. There's a little snack bar that's nice but if you can wait to chow on some Bogey's I would do that. Nice way to ring in the New Year! read more

After seeing talk of a planetarium plans for Austin, I remembered one of my most favorite places I have ever experienced! The Cosmosphere! Countless field trips, a pass through roughly once a year and it still never got old. There wasn't a lot to see and do in good ol Kansas as a kid, but the Cosmosphere will always hold a special place in my heart! Imax movies are the BEST here! The screen is like a big bubble and you are basically surrounded by the film. Films are great to see there, but one of my favorite experiences I had there was getting to see a tour of the sky. It showed us all of the constellations and marvels of the night sky. In a place like this you can only imagine what creative and awesome things you can find in the gift shop. I have to say, my favorite thing in the entire place is half of the first moon rock ever brought back from space. The other half is in the Smithsonian. This little hidden treasure is worth making a trip to see. I can't wait to see the additions that have been added since the last time I was there! They are always adding something awesome! Yay for space nerds! read more

Get on your space-face! As postcards from Mars begin to arrive from that super-cute Rover, you can satisfy your newly-piqued interest in space exploration at the Kansas Cosmosphere! It's actually quite remarkable that such a brilliant museum is in the mid-west. Like, Kansas? Outer space? Actually, yes. I have vivid memories of school field trips to the cosmosphere, but on my recent visit I was amazed at the new exhibit on the recently-terminated space shuttle program (great, witty information labels on this exhibit). Also worth a look is the amazing story of the search for the Liberty 7, now on display at the cosmosphere. I'm risking the cheese police but I'm saying it anyway: The cosmosphere is out of this world! Hee hee. read more

Fun place to learn about aviation history and let's local residents in hutch in for free. They provide excellent your guides and stem programs for the children too.They also have a movie theater with outlandish air conditioning, which is a summer must have. read more

The Cosmosphere is a great little space museum. Although there's an SR-71 displayed in the lobby, this museum focuses mostly on space and not aviation. The SR-71 is definitely one of the better Blackbird displays. Although difficult to take pictures of, it makes for a great view of the underside not usually seen. Once in the museum prepare for a great history lesson. The displays are very in-depth when read in total and gives and excellent review of the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union. It's the details of the Soviet program that really make this education stand out as most other museums focus on American space flight. The crowning gem of this museum has to be the restored Apollo 13 command module, Odyssey. It was a great surprise to find this excellent piece of NASA history in a museum in Kansas. Other than the museum there are 4 other ticket add-ons: The Dome theater, Navigator, planetarium, and Dr. Goddard's lab. 1) The dome theater a shrunk down OMNIMAX theater. Don't expect the full OMNIMAX experience, but it has EXCELLENT picture quality. 2) Navigator ride: Caution if you get motion sickness easily as some of the people I saw had green faces when they got out. Make sure you ask the operator for the video selection because the fantasy space one isn't very good. 3) The planetarium was pretty weak and mostly a slide show. We were told they're getting a projector upgrade soon and until they do I would skip this. 4) Dr. Goddard's lab was interesting but mostly for kids. If you've completed science class through high school or have a basic understand of space flight this may be a little boring. Don't come here expecting a Smithsonian Air and Space Museum lever experience, and remember that unlike the Smithsonian it is NOT free. In fact, it's rather expensive. Still, for the kids or any Air and Space buff, this place it a must-go at least once. read more

Definitely would recommend coming here. Pretty dope atmosphere and if your a Reno county resident you get in the museum for free.

It's bigger on the inside. We weren't expecting it to be huge but there is quite a bit to see. Our Strataca tickets got us a discount on all day admission tickets here. And it took all day, especially for my hubs who loves anything space related. They have an actual Apollo command module on display. There was so much to see. It's well worth a visit or two. read more

This was nice experience to learn more about the space, experiments, live demonstrations. There is a lot to decide on what to do, lots of individual pricing -- that was just a lot of decisions to make :)- read more

We did not have time to do everything like the IMAX theatre but we were very impressed. Just walking in the door and seeing a real SR 71 in the lobby. Wow that thing is huge. They had lots of things I never would have thought would have been in Kansas. Including the actual Apollo 13 Odyssey moudule. A must see for anyone. read more

My gosh, this place is HUGE!! Space history buff or not, anyone will find something here to love. Why this is not at the top of the list for best museums in the state, I'll never know. This is mainly space, US and Soviet, not aircraft. There is an IMAX theater also. I'm old enough to remember the days of rocket launches, trips to the moon, Apollo-Soyuz, etc and our dreams of the future. Bring the kids, their eyes will pop at the spacecraft and exhibits. I enjoyed this much more than the Air & Space Museum in DC. That one is so small and many things are hanging overhead. The Cosmosphere is just fabulous, a rare jewel in Kansas. read more

Completely amazing. If you have impatient little ones may not be the best but it's very informative and the displays are fascinating. Dont forget to try goddards lab and the planetarium. Totally worth it. I will say a playground out front would help a lot. Hint hint. Lol read more

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Ever been to the Cosmosphere well if not you should get in your car and head there right and better hurry. They close at 7:00 but you should be good depending what time you go read more

Amazing collection of space history and stories. A little costly, but totally worth it. Arrive hydrated and ready for a day of learning and exploration. read more

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Off the beaten path for many, no doubt, but WORTH EVERY EXTRA MILE YOU DRIVE. We were blown away. Takes you through the ENTIRE history of rocketry and space exploration. The largest collection of US and USSR artifacts in the world. Allow 90 minutes minimum for the museum alone, four hours MINIMUM for the entire experience. Half a day is better. Great gift shop, not just a tourist trap. If you live in a reasonable vicinity, membership is a great deal. Wherever you live, this should be a destination. Reviewers with less than 5 stars must be from another planet. No popcorn at the IMAX? Really??? Come on! Dr. Goddard's lab just for kids? I'm a physics major and I learned things. Must be a "rocket scientist." Not Smithsonian level? As good as any experience I've had at the Smithsonian (Cosmosphere is a Smithsonian affiliate.) Again, more space artifacts than the Air and Space Museum. Pricey? I'm cheap, but have never seen more value for the money. BEFORE you pay anything, you can see full-size rockets, full-size mock-up of space shuttle, lunar lander, Viking Mars lander, much else -- and the incredible SR-71! read more

My 12 year old grandson and I spent almost a week at a special program for grandparents and grandchildren run by Road scholar. We had the time of our lives! Multiple activities all day and they included not just a planetarium and museum space history but making lunar lander models and serving as the crew in a simulator of real space flight. There were chances to experience multiple Gs of gravity, Program robots and even go up in a real plane and take the controls in the air. read more

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If you are interested in space totally take a trip here. I needed 2 days to get through the entire museum. They do a fantastic job of going through the history of rockets and space. Throughout most of the exhibit it simultaneously goes through the Space race between the USSR and the United States so you can see what each country was doing during the timeline. They have very unique exhibits and pieces that you can't see anywhere else. It's very cool. They also show mainstream movies in their dome theater. We went and saw Star Wars: Rogue One. And it's actually cheaper to see movies here than the typical movie theater. If you are in the area definitely check it out! read more

A great museum with amazing displays. Not only do they have historic spacecraft and artifacts, they also have them displayed in a very effective manner. read more

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The cosmosphere can only be described as epic. The imax theater is the only theater in the world like it. It has a dome shape and the movie wrapped around me. But the thing that was the most shocking to me was the hall of space museum. Apollo 13! Liberty Bell 7 which by the way is the only spacecraft owned by a museum. I could list everything out for you but then it wouldn't be a surprise. A quick tip: when you walk by the launch pad replica, directly to the right is Yuri Gagarins actual headset and ekg machine. How do we have that? Be sure to check out the gift shop its got some great stuff read more

It puts the Smithsonian to shame, until research indicated it's affiliation with same. I could have spent all day here. The museum is a great chronological review of rocket science that covers the accomplishments from nazis to nasa. read more

The best space history museum I've ever been to {and I've been to many}. More real space equipment than I've ever see.

I have been to some great air and space museums and this one is second only to the Smithsonian. Being in the middle of the country makes it easier to get to for some people so make the time and just go as it's a serious museum. It's got the actual Apollo 13 Command Module Odyssey, Gus Grissom's Liberty Bell 7 that was pulled up from the ocean floor in 1999, an actual backup to Sputnik, Gemini craft, a replica of Chuck Yeager's Bell X-1 (Glamorous Glennis), plus real V1 and V2 German rockets. All of this and more is laid out very well and the have a stellar staff. read more

The museum is well organized, starting at the beginning before the space race, and continuing on in a logical manner. I learned so many interesting things, such as each of the million honeycombs in the heat shield on the bottom of the original Apollo XIII command module on display were all hand injected with ablative material. If you're interested in space history, you can easily spend a whole day here. read more