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U.S. Space & Rocket Center


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 12 attractions in Huntsville
Traveler Description: This popular tourist attraction contains exhibits on the American space program.
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Attraction type: Specialty museum, Science museum
Address: 1Tranquility Base Huntsville, AL 35805
Tel: 256 721 7155
Fax: 256 837 6137

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4 of 5 stars
kuka0201   1 contribution
Minnesota
Nov 1, 2009

I recommend going in October. The weather was warm and sunny and there were no long lines or big field trip groups. The exhibits inside the museum and out in the rocket park were informative and a few were interactive. The IMAX movie we saw was pretty old . . . from 1985, but still provided some great insight into... more

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4 of 5 stars
Trailblazer44   27 contributions
Edmonton, Canada
Oct 12, 2009

My long wait is finally over and I really enjoyed the day at Huntsville and the Space and Rocket Centre.The two Saturn 5s one outside 35 stories tall and the other inside horizontal in segments is the highlight in my opinion.The many exhibits are very educational and takes you back to all the Apollo missions to the moon and the... more

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4 of 5 stars
dmanwi   12 contributions
wisconsin
Oct 8, 2009

Being a guy I loved it. My 7yo and 9yo girls could have cared less. And the 4yo boy was actually scared. I think he though we are going to actually fly in a rocket or something. I could have spent 4-5 hours there plus the movies. For the kids sake we went through a little faster. The Saturn exhibit... more

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5 of 5 stars
ajs471   1 contribution
Tennessee
Oct 8, 2009

The Space Center was better than me and my husband ever expected. He is really into space nd I was not sure how interesting all of the exhibits would be, but I was pleasantly suprised at just how amazing this place was. The exhibits, rides, and displays were impressive. I would defintiely go back here again!! more

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5 of 5 stars
RoanokeDiner   2 contributions
Roanoke, VA
Oct 8, 2009

The US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL is a fantastic facility with something to offer every member of your family. For the history buffs you can learn about the people who made the US space program come to life and each step that it took. For those that are more into action you can stand within a structure... more

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4 of 5 stars
denpanosekai   18 contributions
Canada
Sep 4, 2009

Just incredible. Awesome place to visit if you're even remotely interested in space exploration. Some of the staff was extremely rude, but whatever. 20$ felt a bit too much at first but we didn't regret it. Heck we even bought stuff at the gift shop, something I NEVER DO. more

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4 of 5 stars
auroraarielella   10 contributions
Pennsylvania
Aug 3, 2009

We had a nice afternoon at the Space Center. There was enough museum, outdoor displays, and "rides" to keep the entire family happy. We did not go with high expectations, and were pleasantly surprised. The children enjoyed the rides and the musuem displays. Mixing the rides in is a great thing. Don't be expecting an amusement park, but there are... more

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1 of 5 stars
NolaLady   6 contributions
Indiana
Jul 6, 2009

My family was very disappointed in the U.S. Space Center. It has no interactive displays and everything is simply artifacts behind glass or rockets hanging from the roof. To be fair they look to be trying to update the museum but it is a waste of money at this time. It is set up more as a classroom for the... more

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5 of 5 stars
CozyHaven   5 contributions
Seattle, WA
Apr 13, 2009

I went to the Space and Rocket Center when I visited my friend in Huntsville. I didn't expect to enjoy it so much but I did -- it was so interesting! We eavesdropped on several presentations to school kids by museum staff and they were all very interesting and informative and made me feel very hopeful and optimistic that the... more

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3 of 5 stars
Bigfoot365   6 contributions
GA
Apr 8, 2009

I've always been fascinated with the space program so I was really looking forward to this trip, but overall I found it a bit disappointing. I was awestruck by the Saturn V at the entrance, but after that the experience was all downhill. There are some good exhibits, but it could be much better with some more interactivity. Several of... more

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U.S. Space & Rocket Center Address

1Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805
Tel: 256 721 7155 Fax: 256 837 6137