Entrada al U.S Space & Rocket Center

I had pretty high expectations for this, and parts I really enjoyed and learned from, but other parts weren't my cuppa tea. I was hoping to see a memorial wall of men and women that had died making this possible. Some parts in both buildings were good, and other parts not as good.

Nice but hot outside in summer . The exhibits were set up real nice especially the Saturn 5 rocket. .

The only downside was the weather. Very hot but of course it was July in the south! I took my grandkids (all six from 5-23 years old) who all seem to enjoy it. The youngest was upset a few times because she was too small for any of the bigger kids could ride. The smaller kids area did not have an attendant working so no rides were working.

The space center was amazing. I went with my wife and grandchildren, 12 and 9. We found it interesting with lots of interactive exhibits and fun activities for all our ages. The outside exhibit of planes, rockets, helicopters and a space shuttle really helped understand the size of the programs. The interior display of the Saturn rocket was very informative. We visited on a very warm Thursday and spent about 6 hours trying to take it all in. The crowd was not nearly as large as I expected. The buildings were well air conditioned and close enough together that we could get back inside when we got too hot. The staff was very helpful answering direction and space questions, even from the 9 year old. I used an electric vehicle during our visit and was amazed at how accessible the whole site was. It was a wonderful experience for all of us.

We took kids 7,4, and 2. They loved the experience. There was so much to see and do that we spent close to 6 hours there. Glad we brought stroller for the little one because it was a good bit of walking. The planetarium show was worth the extra price. Kids loved the rocket park, kids craft area, learning about miss baker the space monkey and everything in the Saturn Hall building.

The U.S. Space and Rocket Center is a sprawling campus of exhibits and attractions adjacent to Redstone Arsenal, where so much of the country's rocket and spacecraft research has been done. Unfortunately, I arrived just before 4:00 PM, so I only had about an hour to explore. Thankfully, the lady at the ticket counter gave me a discount and told me where to go to see the highlights. I started at the Saturn V Hall. While there is a replica of the rocket standing upright outside the building, seeing the Saturn V Dynamic Test Vehicle inside gives you a better idea of the size of the gigantic rocket. There are numerous displays and artifacts about the development of the space program from early Redstone rockets to the Space Shuttle, including the actual Apollo 16 Command Module. Outside is a cool rocket park, and in the large main building are many other galleries and interactive attractions. While I wasn't able to see everything, I found the Science on Orbit exhibit particularly interesting. It focuses on the mechanics, experiments, and daily life aboard the International Space Station. Overall, this is a fantastic space museum well worth a visit--even if it's a short one!

This is great for young and old. The space center has it all for space nuts. This place has many hands on things for all age kids

The space museum was great. You will love it. We did the simulation rides first. It does get crowded. It well worth the time and money. We were there almost 5 hours.

We really enjoyed the center. Outside of the Space Museum in Washington DC, we haven't seen anything like it. We opted to see the planetarium and fully enjoyed it. Nice that they have popcorn available to view with. The place is big. Plan on several hours to see everything. I like how they reached out to appeal to all audiences. The toys from the 1960's reflecting space were particularly appealing. The history was nicely laid out. Loved being able to walk at our own pace. The Mars cafe was pretty decent with a lot of selection. I love that they have rides for kids and enough to keep them interested. For some of us, this was a trip down memory lane when the space age was explored. Everyone should see this.

First, the website has not been updated since Covid and is confusing. There are "timed" tickets shown and when called the Center said that you can enter at any time as that is "just a leftover from Covid". Update the website! It was also unclear if you can leave and return on the same day ticket, or whether you could reenter the next day in the event of a late entry on the day of your ticket. Getting someone live on the phone is difficult. Secondly, the main exhibit hall on entry from the ticketing area is dark and very sparse. I recall visiting 30 years ago and that hall was bright and vibrant with more exhibits. A portion of the hall is being prepped for new exhibits and was closed. I only hope it is a major improvement. The newer Davidson Center with the Saturn V inside is the star of the museum. Most of the items worth the visit are inside such as the Saturn V stack, the instrumentation ring, some Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo era trainers, the Apollo 16 Command Module, and one of two remaining actual quarantine trailers. We had a tour guide at 10 AM that gave us an excellent one hour talk. Even my 9 yr old twins lasted to the end! The kids loved the Planetarium which used to be the IMAX theatre, but is now a staff-hosted live show. The outdoor exhibits have a rundown appearance with paint peeling from the outdoor models, and ancient-looking rides -- with the exception of the huge standing Saturn V model in front of the Davidson Center. Overall, we enjoyed the visit but don't expect a comprehensive spaceflight history on display. The focus, understandably I suppose, is on the aspects of the space program that were managed at MSFC such as Redstone and Saturn V vehicles. Don't expect much coverage of Soviet/Russian history or the US Space Shuttle history. There are models of the ISS modules in the Space Camp areas which can be open for visitors to tour when not in use.