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Johnson Space Center/Space Center Houston


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 140 attractions in Houston
Traveler Description:
Houston's top attraction is the official visitor's center for NASA, where simulations allow you to experience what it's like to walk in space or land...... more » Houston's top attraction is the official visitor's center for NASA, where simulations allow you to experience what it's like to walk in space or land on the moon. Visitors can also tour the NASA control center. « less
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Attraction type: Amusement/theme park, Science museum, Tour, Government building, Other
Address: 1601 NASA Road One Houston, TX 77058
Tel: (281) 244-2100

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5 of 5 stars
luannej   1 contribution
Houston
Oct 13, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

I worked at Johnson Space Center for over 10 years, and have never had a better job. Everyone there works there for their passion for spaceflight - certainly not the money! It's a government-run institution, so there will be NO frills there or high salaries - just basic necessities to get the job done. But what a job they do!... more

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4 of 5 stars
bensmomTx   2 contributions
tx
Oct 8, 2009

We visited the Johnson space center in august and the whole family enjoyed it. They have lots of kid exhibits and our five-year-old loved playing mission control. One thing to keep in mind is that in the summer they split their regular tram tour into two separate tours to accomodate the large crowds so we wished we would have known... more

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3 of 5 stars
TreeDoctor   17 contributions
Dallas, TX
Sep 9, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The JSC is worth a visit. At the same time it's disappointing, because it could be so much more. The Center seems more geared toward entertainment than education, perhaps evidence of the "dumbing down" of American culture. Also, it seems more a museum to past accomplishments than a learning center oriented toward the present and the future. The physical layout... more

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1 of 5 stars
townley747   1 contribution
Houston, Texas
Sep 8, 2009
5/5 found this review helpful

I live in Houston and everytime we have out of town visitors, it seems like they ALWAYS want to go to this place. I warn them that they're going to walk away broke and disappointed, but they never listen. Invariably, they come back and report the misery of their experience. If I was on the Board of Directors, I'd demolish... more

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4 of 5 stars
Fahrvergnuegte   10 contributions
San Antonio, Texas
Sep 8, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Overall it was a nice, educational experience,it was a bit much like a Space Disneyworld. Since our visit fell on a weekend, there ewere no austronauts training in the facilities which made it less exciting, although the site of the Saturn rocket made up for it. Standing in 99 degree heat outside in various lines again was in stark contrast... more

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3 of 5 stars
leenb   10 contributions
TX
Sep 4, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I've been to the space center four years with my grandson. He's attended several of the summer spacecamps which are well done and worthwhile. The first couple years we enjoyed the tours, displays, and friendly staff. You can find great deals with online coupons. The gift shop is a money pit- so are the photos and a virtual "shuttle ride"... more

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2 of 5 stars
travlmama   7 contributions
Los Angeles
Aug 16, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I went to Johnson Space Center with my 3 1/3 and 6 year old on a Saturday. Huge mistake! It was so crowded. Too crowded to be safe. The interior is filled with movie themed activities such as a jumper and rope course, which have nothing to do with NASA, and are only remotely reflect science's influence on movies. The... more

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5 of 5 stars
Cripnkim   8 contributions
Dallas
Jul 21, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Some of the criticism on Trip Advisor came from those who were really into the history of the space program as the Space Center tour is rather light on the techie stuff. For those of us who are less inclined, my family really liked it. Seeing Mission Control and the Saturn V rocket were teriffic. The staff was quite friendly... more

Inspiring
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4 of 5 stars
treadlightly88   8 contributions
onthemove
Jul 16, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

It's important to realise this is a working NASA facility (10,000 employees?) not a theme park. Once you have this mind set, it really is inspiring to witness the ingenuity Americans have put into exploring space. The 90min tram trip is a must-do (get aboard as soon as you arrive). It makes a few stops at selected points of interest... more

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4 of 5 stars
meehajw   6 contributions
Wichita Falls,Texas
Jul 7, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a bit pricey, but it is a fantastic hands on place for the kids and good shows for the adults. This is alot more kid friendly than Cape Canaveral, which is better for adults. Definately pay for the drink container with free refills, was worth the price, when staying all day. more

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Johnson Space Center/Space Center Houston Address

1601 NASA Road One, Houston, TX 77058
Tel: (281) 244-2100