What families say

Plan for a full day (six-plus hours isn't unusual) and arrive early since bus tours fill up and end earlier in the day. Highlights include the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit, the Saturn V rocket, and simulators, but check the map so you don't miss sections like Mars, and note that the bus tour to Apollo can feel long and tedious for younger kids (around ages 8-9) even though adults find it worthwhile. A few reviewers mention the Atlantis exhibit glosses over the Challenger and Columbia disasters, and there's a picnic area outside the park that's handy for families with dietary needs.

Ages 5–18