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U.S. Space & Rocket Center

Immerse yourself in space exploration at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, a Smithsonian Affiliate and the Official Visitor Center for NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. Explore one of the world’s largest collections of rockets and space artifacts, and even train like an astronaut at Space Camp!

  • Museum Operating Hours are from 9 am to 5 pm from March 1st until October 31st.

  • Starting November 1st, 2026, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4p.m through February 28, 2027.

  • Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day

  • Have a question about the U.S. Space & Rocket Center museum, exhibits, or simulators? Call (256)721-7114 or click here to contact us.

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Spark!Lab
Included with museum admission

Spark!Lab is a hands-on invention workspace where children and their families and friends can learn about and engage in the history and process of invention. It is a space to engage the entire family while presenting challenges ranging from simple to complex and allowing all visitors to recognize…

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STEAM Literature Series (SLS)

STEAM Literature Series (Every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. inside Spark!Lab)You know what all astronauts are really good at doing? Reading! Reading is a vital part of all children’s futures, not just the ones going to space! Join us every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. inside Spark Lab to put the “A” in STEAM…

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Space Works: A Makers Lab

Space Works Teen Maker Hour is BACK! Space Works: A Makers Lab Activities* Disclaimer: Because of the technological equipment and the dexterity and skills necessary to safely operate classroom tools, this space and its activities are designed for students aged 12 and older (middle and high…

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