Beginning November 1, 2024, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center will discontinue its participation in the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Reciprocal Membership Program.

 

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Space Rocks

Space Rocks

$9 Members | $10 Child | $12 Adult

Pardon our pun, but asteroids rock! While these large space rocks can cause catastrophic events, like the mass extinction of dinosaurs over 65 million years ago, asteroids are so much more than that! These planetary building blocks are pristine…
An audience sits in the dark INTUITIVE Planetarium looking up at an image of The Southern Ring Nebula

James Webb Space Telescope: The Story Unfolds

$9 Members | $10 Child | $12 Adult

Discover the furthermost reaches of the universe as revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful telescope ever built. Witness the evolution of galaxies, the life cycle of stars and strange, distant worlds in this live, interactive…
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The A-12 is a sleek black jet with a shape like an arrowhead

Aviation Challenge Presentations

FREE with museum admission

Enjoy FREE with museum admission, live presentations about the aircraft on display at Aviation Challenge® from our Military Emeritus Docents select Saturdays throughout the summer! The presentation starts at 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM in the Discovery…
STEM on Stage

STEM on Stage


Join us for STEM on Stage at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center! These live daily STEM performances incorporate our artifacts and exhibits as we illustrate science concepts. These short, interactive STEM on Stage performances…
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Solar Sail

Solar Sail

Included with admission

Near Earth Asteroid Scout exhibit Key components of one of NASA’s latest missions, the Near Earth Asteroid Scout or NEA Scout, are on display in the “Dare to Explore: Frontiers of Space” exhibit. NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) manages the…
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“We loved the show in the planetarium ... It was very informative with a little humor. They even had soda and popcorn for sale. ” -Yvonne M

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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.

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  • Unlimited admission to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center during normal business hours
  • 10% discount on food and merchandise purchases at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center
  • Reciprocal membership to more than 50 participating Smithsonian Affiliate museums
  • FREE general admission to more than 250 participating ASTC Passport Science Centers worldwide

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