Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Merritt Island: Photos, Reviews & Location

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#1 of 5 Tourist attractions in Merritt Island

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

3.3 km from the center of Merritt Island

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Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953

kennedyspacecenter.com

(855) 433-4210

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What is the rating of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex?: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 31,158 reviews.
How does Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex rank in Merritt Island?: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is #1 of 5 Tourist attractions in Merritt Island by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex located?: Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953 — 3.3 km from the center of Merritt Island.
How can I contact Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex?: Phone: (855) 433-4210 · Website: kennedyspacecenter.com

Reviews (8)

Eric D. Jenkins 2024 Mar 04

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit after our cruise. We booked it through our cruise line and they took care of transport. We had about 5 hours to tour. It was a bit short, but we still saw a lot. The simulated launch experience was really cool!
Amazing exhibits. We will definitely come back again with our kids for another visit.

Reuben Reyes 2024 Feb 20

A must see place if you are interested and into space exploration. The indoor and outdoor exhibits are top notch and amazing. Plan on spending at least a full day to fully enjoy everything. I was blown away by how well everything was and the size of the exhibits. Great for all ages.

Edward Wright 2024 Feb 19

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has so much to offer, but the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit stole the show for me. Seeing a space shuttle – one that actually flew missions – is awe-inspiring. The way they've presented Atlantis, tilted and with its cargo bay doors open, makes you appreciate the sheer complexity of these machines.

There are plenty of other cool exhibits (and that simulated launch is also a must!), but if you're fascinated by the shuttle program, make sure to dedicate time to Atlantis. Between the films, displays, and being so close to an actual orbiter, it's an experience that leaves you in awe of human achievement.

Also, spend at least 2 days and also book the explorer tour, it is 2 hours and worth every second!

Mark A 2024 Feb 13

What an incredible place. It's a must-see. All sorts of cool interactive activities. There's a couple of great stores to buy your space collector clothing. The only negative I see is that it is over the top expensive. And after you buy your admission ticket, you're not done. It seems everything is extra and not cheap either.
Overall, I loved it. I would go again, but it would be nice to go and not feel like it's just about making money.

Don't forget to keep an eye out for the alligators on the outskirts of the property and along the highway.

Jess 2024 Feb 11

I haven't been back in 22 years, and it was as much fun bringing my kids to enjoy now. I'm so glad we came back! Tons of self-serve ticket stations to get in quickly. A Starbucks pickup order was a great way to start our day here. We hopped on the bus tour first, which I would recommend. Lots of fun items in their multiple gift shops. The shuttle simulator was one of our favorites.

Jennifer Reamer 2024 Feb 11

What a great experience! You can spend the entire day here exploring. There are even training sessions but book way in advance if you want to do those. They offer different tour packages if you're interested in that too. Bus tour is included in the general ticket purchase and well worth taking. Fun surprises throughout the buildings! Must for everyone!

Shauna Boatwright 2024 Feb 10

Great time! Everyone should go once in their lifetime! Lots to do very interactive. We went in February on a weekend the crowd was not too bad. Definitely bring a bottle for water. You could stretch it into two days to do everything. The lines to get in were the longest.

Annalee R 2024 Jan 24

My 13 year old son and I visited about a week ago on a Saturday. It took us quite a bit of time to be able to park- so many people on a Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m.! Learn from us and get there earlier. :)

Once we made it past the gates, we absolutely loved our time at the space center. We paid for the Explore Bus Tour. I have no idea what the other bus tour is like but this one was great. The driver made lots of stops so we could get out and take pictures. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and kept us engaged the entire time.

Seeing Saturn V and watching all the presentations/mini-movies are an absolute must! So fascinating and awe-inspiring! I love history and this place was just wonderful! I loved learning about the astronauts and all the men and women that have worked so hard on our space program.

Even if you’re not in love with learning about history, this place is still incredible to see. Oh- and yes, there were a lot of people there but because the visitor center is SO big, it never felt like there were TOO many people. Large crowds were never a big problem for us while there.