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Mission Experiences

Premium $60 - Regular $55 -Member | Regular $32- Regular $27-Member

Premium Shuttle Experiences1-hour experienceLaunch and Land on Enterprise Shuttle SimulatorLaunch into orbit aboard the Enterprise Shuttle Simulator, suit up to complete your Extra-Vehicular Activity, and take control of the Shuttle to safely land…
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Space Works: A Makers Lab


Space Works Lab Activities * Disclaimer: Because of the technological equipment and the dexterity and skills necessary to safely operate classroom tools, these activities are designed for students aged 12 and older (middle and high school). *(Dates…
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STEAM Literature Series (SLS)


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 10:30 a.m. inside Spark Lab to put the “A” in STEAM as we read stories and…
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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…
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VR Explorer

$12 a participant or $10 for members.

Take a trip to the Moon with the crew of Apollo 11 or zip around the cosmos on this Virtual Reality motion-based simulator. Different options are available for this motion-based simulation, including Space Walk: Danger in Orbit; Screaming…
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Have a question about the U.S. Space & Rocket Center museum, exhibits, or simulators?

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Testimonial

"The Davidson Center is probably the most impressive museum I’ve visited. The displays are really immersive and the docents are a lovely touch.” -Gavin 

Train Like an Astronaut

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Space Camp

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Family Space Camp

An adventure the whole family can enjoy! Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles are all invited to bring your future astronaut, engineer or scientist and explore everything Space Camp has to offer!BOOK NOW .program-container { display: flex…
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Space Camp

Suit up for a mission to the International Space Station or train for a landing on the moon! Space Camp® is the ultimate educational experience that illuminates real-world applications of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.Students…
SALSA 2026

Space Academy for Leading Students in Alabama (SALSA)

2026 S.A.L.S.A. Application is open from October 1, 2025 to April 5, 2026!Scroll down for application instructions and link to applyGet Ready to Take Your Giant Leap!Space Academy® for Leading Students in Alabama (SALSA) is a program funded by the…
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Space Academy

Space Academy® trainees experience firsthand the future of space travel and train to solve technically challenging anomalies in order to complete their space mission.Trainees practice clear communication through aquatic team-building activities and…
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Advanced Space Academy

Advanced Space Academy® explores college and career preparation through an immersive experience in science, engineering, technology and math.Trainees experience a variety of astronaut training exercises, engineering challenges and team-building…
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We welcome all types of events – both large and small – and our team of experienced professionals is ready to assist you in planning all of the details to make your visit a spectacular success.

(256)721-7173 | spevents@spacecamp.com

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