How much does it cost?

About $25-30/adult, $17-22/kids 5-12, under 5 free. Simulators extra $5-10.

How long should you spend?

At least 4-6 hours. Enough to fill a full day.

Can you touch a moon rock?

Yes. An actual lunar sample is on display for visitors to touch.

Yes. Multi-day residential programs for ages 9-18. Separate registration and pricing.

U.S. Space & Rocket Center

Name: U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Address: 1 Tranquility Base, Gulf Shores, AL, 35805, US
Telephone: +1 800-637-7223
Rating: 4.7

Rating

4.7(12,192)

Family of 4

$80-$120: adults ~$25-30, kids (5-12) ~$17-22, under 5 free.

Duration

4-6 hours

Best Ages

Best for ages 5-17

About

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville is the largest space museum in the world. Home of Space Camp, with a real Saturn V rocket — one of only three remaining.

The Davidson Center houses the Saturn V at 363 feet long. Interactive exhibits cover American spaceflight from Mercury through modern commercial space. Simulators include G-force centrifuge, Space Shot, and multi-axis trainer. Height requirements apply.

About $25-30/adults, $17-22/kids 5-12. Under 5 free. Plan at least 4-6 hours. Huntsville is 4 hours from Gulf Shores.

For space-obsessed kids, this is a life-changing experience. Space Camp programs for ages 9-18 are separate registration.

Age Suitability

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

Parent Logistics

Stroller-Friendly

Yes

Nursing / Changing

Available

Kid Meals

Available

Setting

Indoor & Outdoor

Rainy Day

Great option!

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Weekday mornings. Fall and spring quietest.

Wait Times

10-20 min for simulators on weekends, minimal weekdays

Nearby Food

Cafe on-site. Huntsville has excellent restaurants — Taco Mama, Big Spring Cafe.

Why Kids Love It

Where Space Camp happens. Sit in real spacecraft, touch a moon rock, ride astronaut simulators, stand under a full-size Saturn V rocket. For space-obsessed kids, this is basically Disneyland.