Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

General admission (visitor complex) Open

What you see

Exhibits, Visitor centerkennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

How

Walk inkennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

When

Open daily. For 2026: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Aug. 10 to Nov. 5 and Nov. 9 to Dec. 19 (except Nov. 6-8, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.), and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Dec. 20 to Dec. 30 except Dec. 25. Entry ends 1 hour before closing. Times can change in peak seasons.Closed: Thanksgiving Day (2026-11-26), Christmas Day (2026-12-25)Calendar ↗kennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

Booking

Not required · same day possible · online or on siteTickets are sold online and at the visitor complex; buying online saves time on arrival. A 1-day ticket is valid for the date of purchase. Senior tickets (55+) must be bought at the visitor complex.Book (kennedyspacecenter.com) ↗kennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

Cost

Paid1-day admission, adult (12+): $77 · 1-day admission, child (3-11): $67 · 1-day admission, senior (55+), at the visitor complex: $72 · 1-day admission, military adult (12+): $72 · 2-day admission, adult (12+): $91Parking, automobile: $15 · Parking, motorcycle: $5 · Parking, RV or oversized vehicle: $20Admission doesn't include parking. Military discounts are checked with ID.me or proof of service at Will Call. Group tour buses park free.kennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26 · kennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

Requirements

• Safety gear: Yes. A shirt and shoes are required. Costume masks aren't allowed.

Not stated on the official page: photo ID, citizenship, residency, minimum age, height, fitness and accessibility, photography, personal details in advance.Photo ID: No ID rule is stated for entry. Military discount buyers need proof of service.kennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour Open

The tour may be rerouted with little to no notice because of launch activity.

What you see

Grounds, View from outside, Exhibitskennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

How

Walk inkennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

When

MonTueWedThuFriSatSunBuses run non-stop through the day while the visitor complex is open. The last tour bus leaves 2.5 hours before the visitor complex closes. The tour ends at the Apollo/Saturn V Center; you can stay as long as you like and take a bus back.Closed: Thanksgiving Day (2026-11-26), Christmas Day (2026-12-25)kennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

Booking

Not required · same day possible · on siteIncluded with admission; board at the bus embarkation area with no separate booking. It stops at The Gantry at LC-39 and the Apollo/Saturn V Center.kennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

Cost

PaidIncluded in general admission; there is no separate charge.kennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

Requirements

None stated.

Not stated on the official page: photo ID, citizenship, residency, minimum age, height, fitness and accessibility, safety gear, photography, personal details in advance.Photo ID: No ID rule is stated for the bus tour. Entry security applies.kennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

KSC Explore Tour (guided extended bus tour) Open

Availability and routes can change at any time; a different route is used on launch days.

What you see

Grounds, View from outsidekennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

How

Timed ticket, Scheduled tourkennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

When

Several tours run daily; you choose a date and time when you buy. Arrive at bus embarkation about 15 minutes before departure. The tour ends at the Apollo/Saturn V Center, where the page suggests allowing about an extra hour.kennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

Booking

Not required · same day possible · online or on siteAdvance reservations are recommended and the tour sells out fast; tickets can be bought online or at the visitor complex. It is added to admission and replaces the standard bus tour.Book (kennedyspacecenter.com) ↗kennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26 · kennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

Cost

PaidAdult (12+), plus tax, in addition to admission: $30 · Child (3-11), plus tax, in addition to admission: $24Requires admission, bought separately.kennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

Requirements

None stated.

Not stated on the official page: photo ID, citizenship, residency, minimum age, height, fitness and accessibility, safety gear, photography, personal details in advance.Photo ID: No ID rule is stated.Fitness and accessibility: The bus's ADA lift can't safely operate at Camera Stop A/B, the Vehicle Assembly Building or the NASA Causeway stop, so guests needing it can't get off the bus there.kennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

KSC Elite VIP Tour Open

Offered only on listed dates; the event page showed 14 dates between Oct. 28 and Nov. 30, 2026.

What you see

Exhibits, Visitor center, Grounds, View from outsidekennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

How

Scheduled tour · about 7 hourskennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

When

Dates listed on the event page: Oct. 28 and 30; Nov. 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28 and 30, 2026. Check-in is at 9:00 a.m. at the separate VIP entrance. The tour lasts about 7 hours.Calendar ↗kennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

Booking

Required · closes 1 days ahead · onlineMust be purchased the day before the visit by 7:00 p.m. Eastern. Capacity is extremely limited, first come, first served.Book (kennedyspacecenter.com) ↗kennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

Cost

PaidPer person (all ages), plus tax: $175Includes admission and parking on the day, lunch buffet, snacks and water, and a bonus admission and parking for a return visit within 6 months.kennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

Requirements

None stated.

Not stated on the official page: photo ID, citizenship, residency, minimum age, height, fitness and accessibility, safety gear, photography, personal details in advance.Minimum age: Priced for all ages, with the page saying it is recommended for ages 13 and older.Photo ID: The page states no ID rule; VIPs use a separate entrance with security screening.kennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

Languages

Guides: English

Fly With An Astronaut Open

Typically offered one weekend a month; dates are on the events calendar.

What you see

Exhibits, Grounds, View from outsidekennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

How

Scheduled tour · up to 43 people · about 5 hourskennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

When

Typically one weekend a month. The day runs from 9:15 a.m. to about 2:15 p.m., starting at the entrance to Heroes and Legends.Calendar ↗kennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

Booking

Required · online or by phoneBook a listed date. Space is limited to 43 participants. Annual passholder discounts are available only by phone.Book (kennedyspacecenter.com) ↗kennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

Cost

PaidAdult (12+): $206 · Child (3-11): $181Includes a one-day admission ticket, so no separate admission is needed.kennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26

Requirements

• Height: Yes. The Shuttle Launch Experience, part of the day, has a minimum height of 44 inches.

Not stated on the official page: photo ID, citizenship, residency, minimum age, fitness and accessibility, safety gear, photography, personal details in advance.Minimum age: May not suit young children because of its length. Minors must be accompanied by a participating, paying adult over 18.Photo ID: No ID rule is stated.kennedyspacecenter.com, 2026-10-26