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!

  • Open daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

  • Winter Hours: Starting November 1, 2025, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m through February 28, 2026.

  • 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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