Space Center Houston is a science museum which serves as the official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston. It has earned a place as a Smithsonian Affiliate museum in 2014.
Space Center Houston is a leading science and space exploration learning center. Our goal is to fuel the STEM pathway and be a gateway for space exploration, science and engineering learning and innovation.
Our space and science exploration learning center has more than 400 things to see and do. We have the largest collections of spacesuits and Moon rocks on public display in the world.
Space Center Houston is the premier authentic and immersive learning center for science and space exploration. We provide the public a chance to be a part of NASA’s mission.
We believe STEM education drives curiosity and achievement and should be available to all. Help us make space accessible to everyone by supporting our mission.
General accessibility
- Restrooms: Restrooms throughout the center are accessible for guests with disabilities. Family restrooms are available in The Food Lab. An adult changing area is available upon request.
- Nursing mother’s room
- A nursing room is available for mothers who feel more comfortable with a private, secure place to nurse.
- The nursing room is located between The Food Lab and the Space Center Theater entrance in Astronaut Gallery.
- Space Center Houston does not restrict nursing in public spaces in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code Title 2 Chapter and Section 165.002 “A mother is entitled to breast-feed her baby in any location in which the mother is authorized to be.”
- Bus access: A Houston METRO bus stop is located on the center’s property. Click here to see bus schedules and plan your route.
Physical accessibility
- Parking: Accessible parking is located near the entrance and at a separate side lot located near the picnic area on the left of the main building (while facing the entrance). All parking is $5 per vehicle.
- Tour access: All NASA Tram Tour trams and Level 9 Tour buses are equipped with lifts. Guests may request this service from a crew member at the boarding location.
- Center access: All Space Center Houston theaters, exhibits and attractions are wheelchair-accessible, including Lunch with an Astronaut and Independence Plaza. All theaters have ground-level entrances.
- Equipment: A limited number of complimentary wheelchairs are available at the Guest Services Desk on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Restrooms: Restrooms throughout the center are accessible to guests with disabilities.
Accessibility photo gallery
Explore the photos below of our accessibility programs and events including our Explorer Camps, One Small Step Together, Space Center University visual impairment program, guide dog visits, special presentations and more.
Education programs
- In accordance with the requirements of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Space Center Houston will not discriminate against any individual on the basis of disability.
- Space Center Houston will not exclude a child with a disability from its programs unless: (a) the child requires a modification to participate, and that modification constitutes a fundamental alteration of the program; or (b) the child would pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others. This determination must be made on a case-by-case basis.
- Parents of children with special needs should indicate their child’s special needs on the Medical Information Form (due to Space Center Houston five (5) business days prior to the first day of the program).
- Once a parent indicates that their child has a disability, impairment or condition, a representative from the Space Center Houston education staff will contact the parent to discuss reasonable accommodations for the child.
- Space Center Houston provides age-appropriate education programs for students in grades kindergarten through 12th and adults.
Service Animals
- Space Center Houston defines “service animal” with the same language used in the federal Americans with Disabilities Act:
- Under ADA and Texas laws, emotional support, therapy, comfort or companion animals are not considered service animals and are not allowed at Space Center Houston.
- Under the ADA, a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person’s disability.
- In order to bring a service animal to Space Center Houston:
- Please check in with with a crew member at the Guest Reservations Office upon arrival.
- The dog must be harnessed, leashed or tethered, unless the device interferes with the service animal’s work or the individual’s disability prevents the use of the harness.
- Service dogs are permitted in all exhibits and attractions at Space Center Houston except the motion simulator rides. That exception is due to safety concerns for both our guests and service animals.
