Space Center Houston

Space Center Houston Bringing people and space closer together! Nonprofit Science & Space Learning Center The Manned Space Flight Education Foundation Inc.
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is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational foundation with an extensive science education program and a space museum. The cornerstone of its science education mission is Space Center Houston. It is one of Houston’s top attractions, the area’s No. 1 attraction for international visitors, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center and the first Smithsonian Affiliate in the greater Houston area. Space Center Houston has something for all ages. You can touch a moon rock, see real spacecraft and go behind the scenes at NASA. Visitors come from all over the world to view the largest collection of space artifacts in the Southwestern United States. Admission is one convenient price and includes access to all exhibits. Become a member today and receive advance notice on exhibits, invitations to special events, free parking and much more. For more information, visit spacecenter.org.

Our Hispanic Heritage Month Speaker Series continues Saturday, Sept. 26 at 2:30 PM with Amanda Galloway, a 2024 Astronau...
09/23/2026

Our Hispanic Heritage Month Speaker Series continues Saturday, Sept. 26 at 2:30 PM with Amanda Galloway, a 2024 Astronaut Scholar from Texas A&M University!

Amanda recently commanded the first student-led analog astronaut mission in the U.S., gaining firsthand insight into the challenges of human spaceflight and leadership under pressure.

Included with general admission — see you in the Mission Briefing Center!

📍 Mission Briefing Center 🗓️ Sept. 26 | 2:30 PM
🔗 For more details visit: https://bit.ly/4yvkwMy

Give it up for our Crew Member of the Month, Diana! 🚀Diana is someone you can count on, bringing positivity to every cha...
09/21/2026

Give it up for our Crew Member of the Month, Diana! 🚀

Diana is someone you can count on, bringing positivity to every challenge she takes on and stepping in wherever she's needed.

Whether she's helping a guest have a great day or lending a hand to a fellow crew member, Diana approaches her work with optimism, generosity, and a truly collaborative spirit. Her genuine pride in helping others succeed makes the people and experiences around her better.

Diana's work is a great example of how positivity and teamwork create an exceptional experience at Space Center Houston.

Join us in celebrating Diana's hard work, dedication, and commitment to a job well done! ✨💙

Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with us! 🚀 Join us Saturday, Sept. 19 at 2:30 PM in the Mission Briefing Center for a t...
09/16/2026

Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with us! 🚀

Join us Saturday, Sept. 19 at 2:30 PM in the Mission Briefing Center for a talk with Cristian Barinaga, a 2026 Astronaut Scholar from Purdue University.

A Cuban-American engineer working at the intersection of medical devices, machine learning and space tech, Cristian will share his journey and what's next for the future of human spaceflight.

Included with general admission — don't miss it!

📍 Mission Briefing Center
🗓️ Sept. 19 | 2:30 PM
🔗 For more details visit: https://bit.ly/4yC8LnM
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09/15/2026

That’s a wrap on our orbital themed New York Fashion Week! 🚀👗 
 
Huge thanks to everyone who tuned in, showed up, and geeked out with us over Space Age fashion this week. From 1960s silhouettes to modern spacesuits, what a way to close out . 
 
See you next launch. ✨

09/15/2026

You’ve probably encountered space technology in your closet without realizing it. 🚀🧵
 
Mylar in your camping gear, Kevlar in your race gear, Spandex in your leggings...NASA’s spacesuit textiles are basically the blueprint for modern athleisure!
 
Today we’re chatting about space-age fabrics we use here on Earth. Mission accomplished if you own or are wearing one right now. 👀

Who else is ready to celebrate the universe? 🌟 National Astronomy Week is officially happening Sept. 14–20, and we are k...
09/14/2026

Who else is ready to celebrate the universe? 🌟

National Astronomy Week is officially happening Sept. 14–20, and we are kicking off a full week of cosmic discovery right here at Space Center Houston!

Come marvel at real space artifacts and learn how scientists are uncovering the secrets of the stars.

Best of all, Wellby Financial wants to help you celebrate for less. Wellby members can unlock a special 15% discount on general admission entry using their exclusive partner code. 🌟💳

🔗 Plan your mission today: https://bit.ly/2BhUAw2

09/14/2026

The astronaut wears Prada 🧑‍🚀👠

Welcome to part 2 of our series, where space exploration and fashion collide — this time with Prada teaming up with Axiom Space to design the suit that’ll take the first woman back to the Moon. Seamless 3D-knit cooling layers, built to survive 400° swings at the lunar south pole. ❄️🌕

Aerospace meets haute couture. Lunar white is about to be everywhere. ✨

09/11/2026

For , we’re kicking off a 3-part look at where space exploration and fashion collide. 🚀👗

First up: how the 1960s Space Race sparked a runway revolution, years before Apollo 11 ever touched down. 🌕

Space exploration changed the runway once. Could it happen again? ✨

09/10/2026

Did you know that has been influencing fashion since the 1960s?
 
Find out how during our take on New York Fashion Week. ✨

Happy Labor Day, explorers! 🚀🌕 We’re open today and ready to welcome you. Whether you’re wrapping up the long weekend w...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day, explorers! 🚀🌕

We’re open today and ready to welcome you. Whether you’re wrapping up the long weekend with family or looking for something fun to do before the season shifts into fall.

Come and explore with us!

🛰️ Plan your mission: https://bit.ly/2BhUAw2

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