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    Christy T.

    What a spacious and huge center! I was surprised! If I would have to take 0.5 star off, it would be that all two dipping dots vending machine are out of order! There is a main store at the entrance but not on the other popular sites! Shopping was great experience: all the check out can be self checkout! So speedy and accurate too. Love the bus tour: a MUST! Also the exhibits, shows, short movies, etc are so worth it. Just remember you are in Florida: MUST bring an umbrella! Thunder storms can happen anytime anywhere.

    Kym S.

    Parking is a little expensive, the humidity and heat in Florida is no joke and the crowds rival the ones you'll see at any Disney theme park. Even with that being said, it's still very much worth going at least once in your lifetime. This is where history is made. SpaceX and Amazon have property here as well. This is where Sterling satellites are launched from. This is where the space shuttle takes off from and yes there are viewing platforms where you can obtain tickets to view a rocket launch. The most part the majority of everything you view and all of the tours take place inside very air conditioned buildings and adequately air conditioned tour buses. It is limited where you are allowed to get out and just wander for obvious reasons. This is a working control center. It was definitely worth the $71 for entry. Pro tip, if you wish to take the behind the scenes tour you need to do this and schedule it at least 3 weeks I had to time of your visit. I purchased my ticket for it 2 months out. I get there early they own at 09:00 and I was able to park up front, therefore not losing my vehicle iykyk lol even with that being said, the parking is not nearly as chaotic as anything that is Mickey Mouse land related. A lot of experiences for families and children. History is well documented here.

    Stephen S.

    The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Center was a great museum. It was very educational with lots of things to do. We were there for five hours and did not experience everything. You could definitely be there for a whole day. They have a ride that's like an incredibly small version of Disney's Soarin. If you love astronauts, you will have a blast. Pun intended.

    There's telescopes in this area
    Rachel T.

    I'm a bit surprised at how long it's taken me to check out Kennedy Space Center having lived in Florida for so long, but we finally found a reason when buying a launch package for Artemis II. The launch itself was cool and definitely something everyone should do once. The only drawback is the traffic to get out of the area as a 45 minute drive became 4 hours. The park itself is very educational in nature and those opportunities are great. Every section seems to have a story or tidbits of info which makes sense for how much our space program has done. That being said, there was a lot of hurry up and wait. You're inclined to want to do everything, but there's only so much time in the day. I also think it would be beneficial to appeal to other types of learning. A lot of the information is auditory or presented as a lecture which isn't my favorite. KSC is still a cool place to check out and I would recommend it. The immersion in the Apollo center was probably one of my favorite experiences. I think with all the technology we have and NASA capabilities it would be a bit more high tech/immersive. Also shoutout to all of the staff here, everyone we talked to was incredibly kind and helpful.

    Andrea U.

    We paid $15 to park at the Kennedy Space Center. We purchased our $77 tickets each & got on a 2 hr line for the bus tour. We spent a full day from opening to close exploring the space center. I downloaded the app and tried to see everything. It was very busy Tuesday, we waited on many lines. In retrospect we should have paid an extra $10 for a 2 day pass, trying to take in the whole experience required more than an 8 hour day. I enjoyed all of the simulators. The shuttle launch experience took us into outer space with shaking, rotating, smoke & sounds. The rock garden was filled with model rockets. We went on a journey to Mars with videos & full scale models. There was a lot of excitement here with the Artemis launch & astronauts all around. We went through many huge pricey gift shops. There were many good food choices that were expensive, had lines & weren't exciting. There were many clean well stocked restrooms & water fountains around the space center.

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    Maria L.

    I think part of what was really nice here is that if you buy tickets to a launch you get another entrance within the 30 days post launch as part of the package. This makes it totally worth while. The bus ride that is included out to gantry 39 and the Apollo/Saturn complex is really cool. The views out at the gantry are stunning and I think my favorite part of the day was the Apollo/saturn complex. The video of before you enter the Atlantis complex was also really good. The surprise at the end was unexpected. If I had to provide feedback it would be that it was a lot of waiting in line without always really being sure what I was in line for. It wasn't that I had a problem with the lines (we went on a Saturday that was so hosting an educator appreciation event that we were unaware of) it was that I didn't know what was at the other end of the line, or how long until the next show. For instance, when you arrive at the Atlantis complex you just go up a big ramp and are in a line for a show...no info on length of show or time until next show. When you get off the buss at the Apollo complex you wait to get in for a show, but again no news on time until next show or how long the show is. I liked all the shows. I would watch them again. I just wanted more info. Every person we talked to or heard a guided tour from was knowledgeable and pleasant. One of them even told us how to apply to work there! The launch viewing day was awesome too. We got lucky that Artemis 2 went on time on its first try. We were able to get really great views in parking lot area 2 and it wasn't so crowded that I felt overwhelmed. We do need to go back though because we weren't able to do everything in one day. I will say we made the most of the day, but missed a few things!

    Christina S.

    This is such a magnificent place! I can't believe I've lived in Florida for so long and I've never gotten the chance to come and visit! We came on a day where there was plenty of rain but we did as much as we could with two littles. They have plenty of food options there, and no shortage of snacks. I love the kids area with the different sections for different age groups. The slide was such a hit! They have plenty of shows for different ages, the Fraggle rock show was awesome! There are plenty of simulations, although those the lines are pretty long to get in. They have bus tours us as well. That run on a schedule that you can pick up on you first enter the complex. It's just such a beautiful place to learn and to explore. You could meet a real astronaut as well and go to a show that has a simulator on your chair! This place is so cool and I will definitely be back another time, but probably only with other adults so that we can make the most of our time. The restrooms are fairly clean and the gift shop is beautiful. I didn't get to make it up to the upstairs, which had the kids section, but next time!

    Haley M.

    Pretty area and wildlife refuge. Clean property. Nice staff. However, it's pretty boring! And gives theme park energy but without the fun things. I had no idea that it was going to be like I was pretty bored here. They have a lot of things to see and do but it just wasn't that fun. The best part was the bus tour. I guess it would be cool if you were a space/rocket ship enthusiast.

    Brandon T.

    A must for anyone fascinated with space or sci-fi or especially if you have kids... A great place to get them interested in STEM! Definitely expensive though for admission... We came here just a few years before (just before Covid) and the price almost doubled.

    Kelly S.

    The parking lot opens 30 minutes prior to opening, and parking costs $15. Once we arrived, we used the restrooms located outside the paid entrance area and waited for the gates to open. When the park opened, we passed through metal detectors and scanned our tickets to enter. Admission Snapshot (2025) Adults: about $75 Kids (3-11): about $65 Parking: about $15 per car ** we found a discount and got in for the kids price. Once inside the complex, we headed straight toward the bus tour line, although buses don't begin running until 9:30 AM (the park opens at 9 AM). While waiting, we spent some time browsing the gift shop located near the bus area. Employees told us not to worry about standing in line early since they run many buses throughout the day and it's usually easy to get on one. Just before 9:30, we joined the line. Guests take a photo before boarding, which was actually the main reason for the short wait. From there, we were directed onto a bus within about five minutes. The bus tour works by dropping visitors off at different stops. You can explore each area as long as you want and then join the line for the next bus when you're ready to move on. There are two stops on the tour: * Gantry at LC-39 * Launch Pad 39-A Altogether, it took us about 2.5 to 3 hours to explore both stops. We also grabbed lunch at the Moon Rock Café at the second stop. The food was decent and reasonably priced for a tourist attraction. We spent about $30-35 for two people, which included a hot sandwich, fries, and a drink Our visit happened to coincide with a unique moment. A used rocket was being transported back to SpaceX, which temporarily shut down the roadway. This left us stranded at the first bus stop for several minutes, but it also meant we got an up-close look as the rocket rolled right past us. Back at the main visitor complex, we explored the Rocket Garden, the Space Shuttle Atlantis building, Gateway, Journey to Mars, and another gift shop. The gift shop at the main complex is quite large, though there are additional gift shops at each bus stop as well. They sell all kinds of NASA and space-themed merchandise, including collaborations with well-known brands for higher-quality items. The visitor complex also includes several rides and interactive experiences, making it a very hands-on and kid-friendly destination.

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    Carole P.

    We lucked out. It was not too crowded. They have a nice temperature controlled kennel (it was free). $&& to get in and more $$ to park , buy that's how it's funded. Very educational, tons of bathrooms, very clean. A LOT of walking and standing. (Word to the wise, rent the scooter, and not really the best place e for toddlers... they'd be bored)

    Ashley C.

    I had no idea what to expect but this place really blew me away. NASA did it's a big one with this! We were there from 12pm to closing at 5PM & we still did not get to see and do everything!! This place is a separated into multiple buildings (which I really like for crowd control) and has so many cool and unique ways of experiencing and learning about space and the NASA program. There's even a bus tour that you can take to another area that has more to see. We never even got to this. It seems there is some extra stuff you can pay for, like an astronaut-like experience, which I definitely would like to do on the next trip here. Outside of this, there are exhibits, shows, immersive experiences, various places to eat (including a Starbucks), and much more! We also got to see a rocket launch, which is something to scratch off the bucket list! They had a host who helped to guide you on where to look, and also prepared you with the Countdown. He was out there way before the shuttle actually took off, but only made announcements here and there. I think this viewing could be really enhanced if they were to add music as people are waiting for the launch, or even an audio that plays on a loop of fun facts and related things. The last thing we did before everything closed, was an IMAX film at their IMAX theater. We took note of what time it was starting and made sure to get there in time for this film. The issue is that it was SO so incredibly boring, which I did not expect.. after 30 minutes while it was still going, we decided to leave. I do hope that they update this to show more guest friendly films that capture audiences attention. I would definitely return and plan to whenever I am in the area again!

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    Diana G.

    A must visit if you are in the area! We tried the bus tour and visited the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit. I really enjoyed both, but learning about Atlantis and seeing the real thing in person felt really special. If I get the chance to visit KSC again, I could spend the whole day here. The exhibits are designed in a way that have you go through 1-2 rooms with videos that introduce you to the exhibit first. I thought this was helpful and kept things organized while preventing overcrowding. There were really long lines to get in on a Saturday at opening. Tip: look for the shortest line. We wasted a lot of time waiting in the longest line before I saw there were shorter lines. Food is a bit pricy, but my burger was pretty good and it was filling. My mom did not like her chicken sandwich.

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    Ask the Community - Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

    Are strollers allowed around the park and/or inside the exhibits?

    Yes, although you'll need to fold them to get on busses to visit the other buildings

    We have a family trip planned here for April. Are backpacks allowed? Is it best to pack your own lunch and snacks or purchase here? Is it normally crowded with long lines…

    I was there in March, there was a long line when I arrived about 15 min. before opening. I would arrive earlier next time. Backpacks are allowed but searched. We ate there, it was a little pricey, but not overly so.

    When and how many rockets will take off ? And a list of dates when they do

    You have to check their schedule and plan your visit accordingly: https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/launches-and-events/events-calendar

    Worth it for a 5 year old?

    There's some kid stuff, and IMAX movies but yes...it sort of depends on the kid. I had a 10 year old struggle to really get what was going on, but our 12 year old was really into at the time. (She was the same one I had taken when she was probably… Read more

    Do we need to make a reservation or buy any tickets in advaced?

    You do not need to, however it will save you time. Also if you want to do lunch with the astronaut then you definitely will need to reserve that ahead of time.

    Hello! I want to surprise my husband with an Astronaut Training Experience, since he is obsessed with Mars .…

    Can you bring outside food and drinks to save some money?

    Yes, we brought snacks and drinks

    Do you need to print your tickets or can you use the tickets on your phone?

    You can use them on your phone. They email you a copy and they scan them when you go through the gate.

    Is this place good/worth the money for an 18, 15 year old boys and 12 year old girl?

    Absolutely. There are imax movies, meet an astronaut, a lot of history, a ride to the large facility that holds the extra large rockets (you will also pass the launching pad), and so much more. So glad we fit this stop in. I have 11 year old twin… Read more

    I want to take my 4 1/2 year old. He likes space ships but concerned if it may be too much for him. Is this over his head?

    My son loves space, space ships, astronauts, etc. We took him when he was about 4 1\2 and he loved it and keeps asking to go back. People had told me he'd be bored and wasn't yet old enough for it, but they were so wrong. I think it probably… Read more

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    In the Rocket Garden (cleverly yet aptly named), there are several Atlas missiles, all made in San Diego.

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