How to Visit Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas

Taking your family on a trip to visit the Johnson Space Center in Houston is a great way to introduce children to the wonders of science and astronomy in particular. It's also a terrific place for a first date, or you can go alone and simply indulge your inner child. Go to the Johnson Space Center and find out what it's like to be an astronaut.

Instructions

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      See Space Center Theater. This film, shown on a 5-story tall screen, shows visitors what it's like to be an astronaut. Included are a behind-the-scenes look at the life of an astronaut and the history of the space program.

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      Experience Blast Off Theater. Personally experience the rocketing thrill of launching into space, complete with rocket boosters and billowing exhaust.

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      Take the NASA Tram Tour. This tour takes visitors on location to working areas of the Space Center, such as the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility and the current Mission Control Center. You might even get to see astronauts training for upcoming missions.

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      Spend time in the Astronaut Gallery. This exhibit features the world's best collection of spacesuits. The Astronaut Gallery includes portraits and crew photos of every U.S. astronaut who has flown in space.

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      Visit The Feel of Space. Visitors of the Living in Space module experience a simulation of what life could be like for astronauts aboard the space station.

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      Go to the Starship Gallery. The gallery begins with the film "On Human Destiny" at the Destiny Theater and goes on to display amazing artifacts and hardware from the entire space program's history.

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      Take the children to the Kids Space Place. This is a giant interactive fun zone filled with activities designed exclusively for younger children.

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