Early Access Tour

Beat the crowds with an Early Access Tour of Space Center Houston!

Tour Start | One hour before opening
Duration | 60 minutes
Tour size | 20 guests max.

Enjoy an Early Access Tour at the only space museum in Houston, Texas! Early Access Tours provide a unique opportunity to enjoy Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC), before the museum opens to the public. These tours are welcome for all ages. 

Dive into the past, present and future of human spaceflight

About this experience

Included with your Early Access Tour are the following:

  • A guided tour of iconic areas at Space Center Houston, beginning one hour before the museum opens to the public
  • Expert insights from a Space Center Houston VIP Tour Guide
  • Reserved access to the first departing Astronaut Training Facility Tram Tour

We recommend arriving at least 10 minutes before your scheduled tour.

Before scheduling your tour, please note:

Tours do not visit working areas of NASA Johnson Space Center. Visits to other areas of NASA Johnson Space Center are subject to availability and can become unavailable as NASA operating needs permit.

Cancellations must be made two weeks prior to the date of visit to be refunded. Tickets purchased less than two weeks from the visit date are nonrefundable. Date changes or reschedules also must be made two weeks prior.

Meals and snacks are not provided with this tour, but Space Center Houston offers a variety of food options for purchase, including vegetarian and vegan meals, in The Food Lab, our on-site dining area.

Are you ready to book your Early Access Tour?

Schedule your tour experience now and dive into the past, present and future of human spaceflight.

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Access to this all-ages festival is included in general admission.

Early Closure | April 29, 2025

Space Center Houston will close at 3 p.m. CT on Tuesday, April 29. Understand how this will impact your visit.

WEATHER ALERT

Closed Jan. 21 & 22, 2025

For the safety of our guests and staff, Space Center Houston is closed on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22 due to forecasted inclement weather.

We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you soon! For questions or concerns, contact our Reservations team with your order number at 281.283.4755 or via email.