At Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, you and your family can encounter extraordinary adventures including, standing under the massive rockets that first put NASA astronauts into space, getting vertical on your own shuttle launch experience, and even meeting a veteran astronaut.

To help you get started, we've created this Exploration Planner to help you customize your visit.

Start your plan by providing the details on the right.

After you have selected which details apply to your visit, your recommended itinerary will be displayed in the next section.

4 Hour 6 Hour

No Children 0 - 7 years of age 8 - 12 years of age 13 - 18 years of age

Exploration Length:4hrs 6hrs Full Day Multi-Day

Drag items from the right into the box on the left to modify your journey.

The number beside each activity is the estimated time that the activity takes to complete.

Return to Journey Details to change your exploration length.

Click on the arrow for details of each stop.

Stops with a star have additional important details.

Once you are satisfied with your planned journey be sure to print it and take it along.

Important Information

Parking

Parking is complimentary for those visiting Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

Wheelchairs / Strollers

As a courtesy to our guests, complimentary wheelchairs and strollers are available at the Visitor Complex and each of our tour destinations. To obtain one, please see a crewmember at our wheelchair/stroller distribution area located inside the Visitor Complex.

Security

For the safety of our guests and crewmembers, the following items are not permitted at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex:

Fire arms of any type (with or without a permit)
Ammunition (live or spent)
Pepper/mace sprays
Knives larger than a typical pocket knife with a blade greater than 3" in length
Automatic (switchblade) type knives
Box cutters or similar items
Any other large items with sharp edges or pointed ends

Additionally hard-sided coolers, luggage and other large bags are not permitted through the front gate and alcohol may not be brought onto the premises.

All bags, purses and other items may be opened and inspected at the Visitor Complex at the discretion of Security Management. If any of the above items are discovered, you will be asked to return them to your vehicle. If you choose not to return the items to your vehicle, you must surrender them to a security officer. Surrendered items will not be returned to you.

Annual Pass - Get a year for just $13 more!

If you plan to spend a few days with us, or would like to come back throughout the year, consider purchasing an annual pass. For a $13 upgrade, you can enjoy year-round access to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, discounts off admission for up to six guests, food and retail savings, complimentary subscription to Kennedy Space Center's Apogee StarNews, and invitations to special events, exhibit openings and ceremonies. Annual passes can be purchased at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Ticket Plaza, Guest Relations, and online at www.KennedySpaceCenter.com.