NASA Space Center Houston Mission Control Tour

New8 hFree cancellationBy Astroville Tours & Houston Charter Transportation

About this activity

Step into the room where humanity reached the Moon. On July 20, 1969, the world held its breath as Apollo 11 touched down on the lunar surface—and from this very Mission Control complex in Houston, NASA teams watched, listened, and guided the mission every step of the way.

Today, you can stand where history unfolded. See the original-era consoles, switches, monitors, and dials that helped guide astronauts through nine Gemini missions and every Apollo lunar mission, from Apollo 11 to Apollo 17.

This is more than a tour. It’s a chance to experience the place where “Houston” became the voice of space exploration, where extraordinary moments were monitored in real time, and where the future of human spaceflight took shape.

Come inside. Look around. Imagine the tension, the anticipation, and the words that changed history: “The Eagle has landed.”

What's included

✓Instructions for booking other cool tram tours only available inside per Space Center's availability
✓Boarding Pass for NASA Historic Mission Control Tram (add-on tour)
✓Tram Ride to U.S. Historical Landmark
✓Tip Sheet (+20 languages) to maximize your NASA experience

Not included

✕Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

NASA Space Center address is 1601 E. NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058. All guests will arrive at their own convenience. The time listed on your voucher is the suggested entrance gate time.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guests are responsible for arriving at the NASA Space Center at their own convenience.
If you booked the Mission Control ONLY option, the time selected during booking is your Mission Control tour time however you should arrive to the tram boarding area inside the Space Center between 10 - 15 minutes in advance. Additionally, the Mission Control time is subject to change according to NASA's daily availability.
If you booked the Mission Control + General Admission option, the time selected during booking is your General Admission entrance time and your Mission Control time will be determined by NASA subject to seasonal operations and staffing.
Guests will receive their tickets by email and/or text message (including WhatsApp, when applicable) approximately one hour before the selected General Admission entry time.
The Mission Control tram tour included with this package is non-refundable and can be cancelled by NASA due to inclement weather. In case of a cancelled tour due to inclement weather/operational issues, guests will be offered the next available Mission Control Tour time.
General Admission ticket is only included with the General Admission + Mission Control add-on option.
Water, electronics, small packaged snacks, and backpacks are generally permitted inside.
Not recommended for travelers in wheelchairs

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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