If you’ve ever visited Houston, then you know that one of the best attractions to visit is Space Center Houston at the Johnson Space Center. Learn all about space travel and space discoveries at this hands-on museum. Visit the Space Center Theater where you can watch films about the latest technology and the birth of space exploration. Or if you prefer to feel what it’s like to blast off into space, visit the Blast Off Theater. You’ll also find an Astronaut Gallery and Starship Gallery, were you can view historic artifacts and learn more about who’s behind the space suits.

For a more enhanced experience, take a behind the scenes NASA Tram tour where you can get the opportunity to visit the Historic and/or Current Mission Control Center. In addition this tour visits the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility and the new Saturn V Complex at Rocket Park. The tour doesn’t always go to the same destinations inside of the facility so even if you’ve taken this tour before you’ll want to take it again!

Last but not least, if you have children you’ll definitely want to check out Kids Space Place. Designed with kids of all ages in mind, this exploratory science center is a big hit with young and old alike. Find out what it’s like to command the Space Shuttle and bring it in for a landing; or discover what it’s like to live in the space station. There are all kinds of engaging and fun activities here.