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U.S. Space & Rocket Center

Museum of space history

4.7(11880 reviews)
Open Open ⋅ Closes 5 p.m.
U.S. Space & Rocket Center

About

Museum with rockets & space artifacts. Saturn V rocket & other attractions at a space museum with interactive exhibits & artifacts.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • A camera and notebook
  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at U.S. Space & Rocket Center:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805, United States
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    Phone
    (800) 637-7223
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    Hours
    Monday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Tuesday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Wednesday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Thursday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Friday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Saturday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Sunday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Highlights

  • Live performances: Has live performances

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible seating: Has wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Cafe: Has cafe
  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Restaurant: Has restaurant
  • Washroom: Has washroom
  • Wi-Fi: Has Wi-Fi

Crowd

  • Family-friendly: Family-friendly

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

Parking

  • Free parking lot: Free parking lot

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