Buy Tickets to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (2025)

Included with Admission

• Gateway™: The Deep Space Launch Complex featuring Spaceport KSC
• Space Shuttle Atlantis® and the Shuttle Launch Experience®
• Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour
• Apollo/Saturn V Center
• Heroes and Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®
• Astronaut Encounter
• Planet Play
• Rocket Garden guided tours
• Journey to Mars
• 3D Space Films
• Character Appearances
• Other scheduled presentations and films

Not Included with Admission

The following experiences are add-on enhancements and are not included with daily admission.

• Chat with an Astronaut
• Special Interest Tours (extended bus tours)
• Astronaut Training Experience®
• Astronaut Training Experience Training Stages

A 1-Day Admission Ticket is valid ONLY for the day selected during the ticket purchase process.

This ticket does not include parking.

Included with Admission

• Gateway™: The Deep Space Launch Complex featuring Spaceport KSC
• Space Shuttle Atlantis® and the Shuttle Launch Experience®
• Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour
• Apollo/Saturn V Center
• Heroes and Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®
• Astronaut Encounter
• Planet Play
• Rocket Garden guided tours
• Journey to Mars
• 3D Space Films
• Character Appearances
• Other scheduled presentations and films

Not Included with Admission

The following experiences are add-on enhancements and are not included with daily admission.

• Chat with an Astronaut
• Special Interest Tours (extended bus tours)
• Astronaut Training Experience®
• Astronaut Training Experience Training Stages

A 2-Day Admission Ticket is valid beginning on the day selected during the ticket purchase process. Both admissions must be used within 6 months of that selected date.

This ticket does not include parking.

Included with Admission

• Gateway™: The Deep Space Launch Complex featuring Spaceport KSC
• Space Shuttle Atlantis® and the Shuttle Launch Experience®
• Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour
• Apollo/Saturn V Center
• Heroes and Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®
• Astronaut Encounter
• Planet Play
• Rocket Garden guided tours
• Journey to Mars
• 3D Space Films
• Character Appearances
• Other scheduled presentations and films

Not Included with Admission

The following experiences are add-on enhancements and are not included with daily admission.

• Chat with an Astronaut
• Special Interest Tours (extended bus tours)
• Astronaut Training Experience®
• Astronaut Training Experience Training Stages

Included with Admission

• Gateway™: The Deep Space Launch Complex featuring Spaceport KSC
• Space Shuttle Atlantis® and the Shuttle Launch Experience®
• Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour
• Apollo/Saturn V Center
• Heroes and Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®
• Astronaut Encounter
• Planet Play
• Rocket Garden guided tours
• Journey to Mars
• 3D Space Films
• Character Appearances
• Other scheduled presentations and films

Not Included with Admission

The following experiences are add-on enhancements and are not included with daily admission.

• Chat with an Astronaut
• Special Interest Tours (extended bus tours)
• Astronaut Training Experience®
• Astronaut Training Experience Training Stages

Included with Admission

• Gateway™: The Deep Space Launch Complex featuring Spaceport KSC
• Space Shuttle Atlantis® and the Shuttle Launch Experience®
• Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour
• Apollo/Saturn V Center
• Heroes and Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®
• Astronaut Encounter
• Planet Play
• Rocket Garden guided tours
• Journey to Mars
• 3D Space Films
• Character Appearances
• Other scheduled presentations and films

Not Included with Admission

The following experiences are add-on enhancements and are not included with daily admission.

• Chat with an Astronaut
• Special Interest Tours (extended bus tours)
• Astronaut Training Experience®
• Astronaut Training Experience Training Stages

KennedySpaceCenter.com*

Tickets may be purchased online after ID.me verification. You will be directed to log in or create an account with ID.me during the purchasing process. Once verified, you may purchase your discounted ticket(s).

On-Site (Ticket Kiosks)*

At the kiosks, you will be given a barcode to scan with your mobile device which will take you to ID.me for log in and verification. Follow on-screen prompts. Once verified, you may purchase your discounted ticket(s). This option for purchase will be coming soon.

On-Site (Will Call)

If you do not have an ID.me account, you may bring your proof of service (such as DD-214, Choose VA card, retiree ID, driver’s license with the Veterans designation, or active duty military ID) to the Will Call agents upon arrival. They will verify your service and apply the discount.

The discount can be applied to up to 6 guests per transaction.

*Please note that it is highly recommended you have an ID.me account before purchasing. ID.me may not verify your credentials immediately if this is the first time documentation is submitted.

Included with Admission

• Gateway™: The Deep Space Launch Complex featuring Spaceport KSC
• Space Shuttle Atlantis® and the Shuttle Launch Experience®
• Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour
• Apollo/Saturn V Center
• Heroes and Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®
• Astronaut Encounter
• Planet Play
• Rocket Garden guided tours
• Journey to Mars
• 3D Space Films
• Character Appearances
• Other scheduled presentations and films

Not Included with Admission

The following experiences are add-on enhancements and are not included with daily admission.

• Chat with an Astronaut
• Special Interest Tours (extended bus tours)
• Astronaut Training Experience®
• Astronaut Training Experience Training Stages

KennedySpaceCenter.com*

Tickets may be purchased online after ID.me verification. You will be directed to log in or create an account with ID.me during the purchasing process. Once verified, you may purchase your discounted ticket(s).

On-Site (Ticket Kiosks)*

At the kiosks, you will be given a barcode to scan with your mobile device which will take you to ID.me for log in and verification. Follow on-screen prompts. Once verified, you may purchase your discounted ticket(s). This option for purchase will be coming soon.

On-Site (Will Call)

If you do not have an ID.me account, you may bring your proof of service (such as DD-214, Choose VA card, retiree ID, driver’s license with the Veterans designation, or active duty military ID) to the Will Call agents upon arrival. They will verify your service and apply the discount.

The discount can be applied to up to 6 guests per transaction.

*Please note that it is highly recommended you have an ID.me account before purchasing. ID.me may not verify your credentials immediately if this is the first time documentation is submitted.

Atlantis annual pass perks

Included with the Atlantis Annual Pass:

• Admission for one year*
• 10% off admission for up to six guests per visit
• Lanyard to match the pass level
• Monthly Newsletter plus rocket launch and event alerts (when providing an email address)
• Free parking each visit ($15 value per visit)
• 10% off retail and food and beverage purchases
• 10% off Astronaut Training Experience® and Camp Kennedy Space Center®
• Exclusive access to special passholder events

* Annual passes are not valid for separately priced tickets such as special launch viewing and events.
** Passholder must check the box to sign up for exclusive emails during the purchasing process.

Annual passholders receive a 10% discount on many separately priced activities when admission is included. Terms and conditions are subject to change.

Included with Admission

• Gateway™: The Deep Space Launch Complex featuring Spaceport KSC
• Space Shuttle Atlantis® and the Shuttle Launch Experience®
• Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour
• Apollo/Saturn V Center
• Heroes and Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®
• Astronaut Encounter
• Planet Play
• Rocket Garden rocket tours
• Journey to Mars
• 3D Space Films
• Character Appearances
• Other scheduled presentations and films

NOT INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

The following experiences are add-on enhancements and are not included with daily admission.

• Chat with an Astronaut
• Special Interest Tours (extended bus tours)
• Astronaut Training Experience®
• Astronaut Training Experience Training Stages

INCLUDED WITH the Cosmic Club Family Annual Pass

With a Cosmic Club Family Annual Pass, your entire family will enjoy:

• Admission for one year*
• Two adult annual passes, which will also permit entry for four children ages 3-11 per visit
• Save $50 on select birthday party packages in Planet Play
• Free parking each visit ($15 value per visit)
• 10% off daily admission for up to 6 additional guests per visit
• 10% off most retail and food and beverage purchases
• 10% off Camp Kennedy Space Center and Virtual Camp Kennedy Space Center
• Up to six Collectable Souvenir Cups with $0.99 refills
• Front of the line access for Planet Play
• Exclusive access to special passholder events
• Monthly Newsletter plus rocket launch and event alerts (when providing an email address)

*Annual passes are not valid for separately priced tickets such as special launch viewing and events.
** Passholder must check the box to sign up for exclusive emails during the purchasing process.

Annual passholders receive a 10% discount on many separately priced activities when admission is included. Terms and conditions are subject to change.

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

• Gateway™: The Deep Space Launch Complex featuring Spaceport KSC
• Space Shuttle Atlantis® and the Shuttle Launch Experience®
• Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour
• Apollo/Saturn V Center
• Heroes and Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®
• Astronaut Encounter
• Planet Play
• Rocket Garden rocket tours
• Journey to Mars
• 3D Space Films
• Character Appearances
• Other scheduled presentations and films

NOT INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

The following experiences are add-on enhancements and are not included with daily admission.

• Chat with an Astronaut
• Special Interest Tours (extended bus tours)
• Astronaut Training Experience®
• Astronaut Training Experience Training Stages

• When purchasing the Cosmic Club Family Pass, you will be asked to provide the names of the two adults associated with the family pass. Each adult will have their own annual pass card, redeemed on site during their first visit.

  The emailed tickets received online allow for the first entry to the visitor complex. You may print your Cosmic Club Family Annual Pass or display them on your mobile device. Upon arrival to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, go directly to the turnstiles at the main entrance. Scan the barcode on one ticket at the turnstile and once verified, you will be admitted. Each ticket is valid for one entry only.

• 
  Visit Guest Services to exchange each ticket for an annual pass. Guest Services is located inside the turnstiles and to the right.Each named passholder must redeem this ticket on site within 30 days of the purchase date. Your photo will be taken at the time the annual pass is issued. The family annual pass begins as soon as one passholder redeems this ticket at the visitor complex.

Annual passes are not valid for separately priced tickets such as special launch viewing and events. Annual passholders receive a 10% discount on many separately priced activities when admission is included. Terms and conditions are subject to change.

For more information call 877.404.370.

DETAILS:

Go beyond the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour, included with admission, with this Explore Tour, stopping to capture photo opportunities and view icons of NASA spaceflight operations. Tour availability and routes may be altered at any time with or without any notice due to operational requirements. Safety protocols require an alternate tour bus route during days leading up to a launch from Launch Complex 39A.

Fly With An Astronaut includes a one-day admission ticket in the pricing. There is no need to purchase a separate admission ticket.

• Annual passholder discounts for Fly With An Astronaut tickets are only available by calling 855.456.6597
• Tour is scheduled from 9:15 AM to approximately 2:15 PM.
• Space is limited to 43 participants
• Guests will receive a special pin with their experience
• This tour may not be suitable for young children due to the length of the tour and minors must be accompanied by a participating, paying adult over the age of 18.

INTRODUCING CHAT WITH AN ASTRONAUT

Enjoy a sampling of food and beverages while having a group conversation about what it is really like to live and work in space. with plenty of time for an engaging Q & A session.

Inclusions:

• A continental breakfast in the morning, or chef’s choice of culinary samplings in the afternoon
• 1 alcoholic drink per adult ticket (more available for purchase)
• A commemorative gift and lithograph (signed portrait) of the astronaut

All ATX Training Stages are perfect for guests looking to kick off their space exploration training during their visit without doing the full ATX program.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ATX TRAINING STAGES:

• ATX Training Stages must be purchased in addition to daily admission.
• All ATX Training Stages are for individuals and groups ages 10 and older. Trainees that are ages 10 - 17 will require a paying, participating adult.
• Allow 30 minutes in your day for your ATX Training Stage.
• Program is presented in English both verbally and in text.
• Minimum height for this simulator is 51 inches/1.3 meters tall.
• Maximum weight for all simulators is 275 pounds/127 kilograms.
• Closed toed shoes are required.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

• All Astronaut Training Experience Simulators:For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this experience. Expectant mothers should not participate.

• Land and Drive on Mars Simulator: Those who have had recent surgery or injury should not ride. Participants must be at least 51” tall.

Due to limited capacities and enhanced sanitization practices, availability is limited to a first come, first served basis. We highly recommend you pre-book your training stage before you arrive.

All ATX Training Stages are perfect for guests looking to kick off their space exploration training during their visit without doing the full ATX program.

Requirements For All ATX Training Stages:

• ATX Training Stages must be purchased in addition to daily admission.
• All ATX Training Stages are for individuals and groups ages 10 and older. Trainees that are ages 10 - 17 will require a paying, participating adult.
• Allow 30 minutes in your day for your ATX Training Stage.
• Program is presented in English both verbally and in text.
• Minimum height for this simulator is 48 inches/1.22 meters tall.
• Maximum weight for all simulators is 275 pounds/127 kilograms.
• Closed toed shoes are required.

Safety Precautions:

• All Astronaut Training Experience Simulators: For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this experience. Expectant mothers should not participate.

• Walk on Mars Virtual Reality: If you experience seizures, loss of awareness, eye strain, altered vision or other visual abnormalities, dizziness, disorientation, or any symptom related to motion sickness, you should not participate. Guests who have pre-existing binocular vision abnormalities should not participate.

Due to limited capacities and enhanced sanitization practices, availability is limited to a first come, first served basis. We highly recommend you pre-book your training stage before you arrive.

All ATX Training Stages are perfect for guests looking to kick off their space exploration training during their visit without doing the full ATX program.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ATX TRAINING STAGES:

• ATX Training Stages must be purchased in addition to daily admission.
• All ATX Training Stages are for individuals and groups ages 10 and older. Trainees that are ages 10 - 17 will require a paying, participating adult.
• Allow 30 minutes in your day for your ATX Training Stage.
• Program is presented in English both verbally and in text.
• Minimum height for this simulator is 48 inches/1.22 meters tall.
• Maximum weight for all simulators is 275 pounds/127 kilograms.
• Closed toed shoes are required.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

• All Astronaut Training Experience Simulators:For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this experience. Expectant mothers should not participate.

Due to limited capacities and enhanced sanitization practices, availability is limited to a first come, first served basis. We highly recommend you pre-book your training stage before you arrive.

Trainees do not need daily admission to experience ATX.

DETAILS

• ATX is a 5 hour program, beginning at 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM on the dates available.
• ATX is suitable for ages 10 and older. Trainees that are ages 10 - 17 will require a paying, participating adult.

SAFETY AND RESTRICTIONS:

English Fluency:Due to safety instructions and the interactive content essential to this program, each guest must be fluent in English in order to participate in ATX.

All Astronaut Training Experience Simulators:For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this experience. Expectant mothers should not participate.

Lander/Rover Simulator:Those who have had recent surgery or injury should not ride. Participants must be at least 51” tall.

Walk on Mars Virtual Reality:If you experience seizures, loss of awareness, eye strain, altered vision or other visual abnormalities, dizziness, disorientation, or any symptom related to motion sickness, you should not participate. Guests who have pre-existing binocular vision abnormalities should not participate.

Spacewalk Training:Participants must be at least 48 inches/1.22 meters tall. Max weight 275 pounds/127 kilograms.

All ATX Training Stages are perfect for guests looking to kick off their space exploration training during their visit without doing the full ATX program.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ATX TRAINING STAGES:

• ATX Training Stages must be purchased in addition to daily admission.
• All ATX Training Stages are for individuals and groups ages 10 and older. Trainees that are ages 10 - 17 will require a paying, participating adult.
• Allow 30 minutes in your day for your ATX Training Stage.
• Program is presented in English both verbally and in text.
• Minimum height for this simulator is 51 inches/1.3 meters tall.
• Maximum weight for all simulators is 275 pounds/127 kilograms.
• Closed toed shoes are required.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

• All Astronaut Training Experience Simulators:For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this experience. Expectant mothers should not participate.

• Land and Drive on Mars Simulator: Those who have had recent surgery or injury should not ride. Participants must be at least 51” tall.

Due to limited capacities and enhanced sanitization practices, availability is limited to a first come, first served basis. We highly recommend you pre-book your training stage before you arrive.

All ATX Training Stages are perfect for guests looking to kick off their space exploration training during their visit without doing the full ATX program.

Requirements For All ATX Training Stages:

• ATX Training Stages must be purchased in addition to daily admission.
• All ATX Training Stages are for individuals and groups ages 10 and older. Trainees that are ages 10 - 17 will require a paying, participating adult.
• Allow 30 minutes in your day for your ATX Training Stage.
• Program is presented in English both verbally and in text.
• Minimum height for this simulator is 48 inches/1.22 meters tall.
• Maximum weight for all simulators is 275 pounds/127 kilograms.
• Closed toed shoes are required.

Safety Precautions:

• All Astronaut Training Experience Simulators: For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this experience. Expectant mothers should not participate.

• Walk on Mars Virtual Reality: If you experience seizures, loss of awareness, eye strain, altered vision or other visual abnormalities, dizziness, disorientation, or any symptom related to motion sickness, you should not participate. Guests who have pre-existing binocular vision abnormalities should not participate.

Due to limited capacities and enhanced sanitization practices, availability is limited to a first come, first served basis. We highly recommend you pre-book your training stage before you arrive.

All ATX Training Stages are perfect for guests looking to kick off their space exploration training during their visit without doing the full ATX program.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ATX TRAINING STAGES:

• ATX Training Stages must be purchased in addition to daily admission.
• All ATX Training Stages are for individuals and groups ages 10 and older. Trainees that are ages 10 - 17 will require a paying, participating adult.
• Allow 30 minutes in your day for your ATX Training Stage.
• Program is presented in English both verbally and in text.
• Minimum height for this simulator is 48 inches/1.22 meters tall.
• Maximum weight for all simulators is 275 pounds/127 kilograms.
• Closed toed shoes are required.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

• All Astronaut Training Experience Simulators:For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this experience. Expectant mothers should not participate.

Due to limited capacities and enhanced sanitization practices, availability is limited to a first come, first served basis. We highly recommend you pre-book your training stage before you arrive.

Due to safety instructions and the interactive content essential to this program, each guest must be fluent in English in order to participate.

Details:

• Mars Base 1 begins at 9:00 am and is an all-day program.
• Appropriate for ages 10 and older.Trainees that are ages 10 - 17 will require a paying,participating adult.
• Wheelchair accessible, but with some possible mobility challenges.

Learn more about Mars Base 1.

Mars Base 1 does not include daily admission to the visitor complex, but daily admission is not required to participate. Addadmissionto visit on your second day and have the complete Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex experience!