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 will return to 9 am to 5pm on Sunday, March 1st.

  • 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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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, at any moment, can be adjusted to meet the needs…

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Summer Circuits

 This weeklong U.S. Space & Rocket Center STEM program offers an introduction to robotics, coding, electrical circuits, and 3D printing while also celebrating space explorers of the past and present. Students will take mini-field trips within the Rocket Center to engage with artifacts…

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Galaxy Explorers Day Camp
$195

Science, Crafts & Fun – Among the Rockets!Blast off into an unforgettable adventure at the coolest place on Earth - the U.S. Space & Rocket Center! Each day is packed with hands-on science, space-themed arts & crafts, outdoor games, and museum missions—all with an awesome, out-of-…

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Meet An Astronaut
Included with museum admission

Come meet an Astronaut every Thursday, May 28th to August 20th from Noon to 1:00. 2026 Schedule5/28/26: Hayley Arceneaux 6/4/26: Woody Spring 6/11/26: Jan Davis 6/18/26:  Larry Delucas 6/25/26: Hoot Gibson 7/2/2026: Woody Spring 7/9/26: Chris Sembroski 7…

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