{"id":13962,"date":"2017-09-08T09:42:09","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T14:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/?page_id=13962"},"modified":"2025-01-13T13:35:30","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T19:35:30","slug":"plan-a-field-trip","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/education-programs\/field-trips\/plan-a-field-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan a Field Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Space Center Houston offers a variety of age-appropriate and inspiring camp experiences with safety top of mind.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Click here to download our Field Trip Guide.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

Click here to get a PDF of our free Map and Guide.<\/a>\u00a0It is also offered in eight languages including\u00a0Spanish,<\/a>\u00a0Mandarin,<\/a>\u00a0French,<\/a>\u00a0German,<\/a>\u00a0Hindi,<\/a>\u00a0Japanese<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Portuguese<\/a>.<\/p>

To get the best experience, we recommend splitting your large group into smaller groups of about 10 students and one chaperone to tour the center. Please note that the maximum number of people who can ride on a tram at one time is 87. Groups larger than this maximum will not be able to take the same tram tour.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0In our newest exhibit, the Falcon 9 core, or first stage, B1035 is displayed horizontally and elevated 14 feet off the ground near Independence Plaza.<\/p>

It\u2019s one of only two SpaceX Falcon 9 boosters on display and the first commercial space exhibit for Space Center Houston. Walk underneath this marvel of reusable space technology and learn more about how it is making space more accessible.<\/p>

Independence Plaza, presented by Boeing:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Experience the historic shuttle carrier aircraft NASA 905 with the high-fidelity shuttle replica Independence mounted on top. You can tour this international landmark at your own pace. We suggest allowing about an hour and a half to explore this innovative exhibit celebrating the Space Shuttle Program. Touch interactive displays, see NASA artifacts and learn about the legacy of the Space Shuttle Program. The one-of-a-kind Independence Plaza is the only place in the world where visitors can enter a shuttle replica mounted on top of the original space shuttle carrier aircraft.<\/p>

Mission Mars:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Experience a virtual Martian sunset, climb into a simulated Orion capsule and feel the texture of rock cliffs inspired by the red planet in this brand-new interactive exhibit. Discover what it takes to travel to Mars, what hardware will get us to the fourth planet in our solar system and how humans might live on the red planet in the next few decades.<\/p>

Starship Gallery:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Home to the majority of our artifacts, walk inside the massive Skylab Trainer Module where astronauts first trained for life in space. See multiple flown spacecraft including Gemini V, Mercury \u201cFaith\u201d 7 and Apollo 17. Touch one of only eight moon rocks on earth available for the public to touch inside our Lunar Vault.<\/p>

NASA Tram Tour:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Go behind the scenes at NASA Johnson Space Center. You will tour Rocket Park, home of the Saturn V rocket, which is the most powerful rocket ever built. Check the information screens in the tram loading area to see what other NASA locations are available for tour that day. Tram tours are subject to change and cancellation at a moment\u2019s notice due to inclement weather and unforeseen circumstances. The tram tour visits working government facilities which are subject to availability and can temporarily close to visitors without notice.<\/p>

Astronaut Gallery:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Walk among one of the world\u2019s most comprehensive collections of astronaut apparel and spacesuits.<\/p>

International Space Station Gallery:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0See live presentations, artifacts, space hardware, displays and other amazing pieces from the orbiting laboratory and home to astronauts.<\/p>

Kids Space Place:<\/strong>\u00a0This area of Space Center Houston caters to younger children with many hands-on, interactive, colorful and educational exhibits.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Destiny Theater:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0See the signature film, Human Destiny, which showcases the history of space exploration and explains many of the artifacts you will see in Space Center Houston.<\/p>

Space Center Theater:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Enjoy a film in the towering, five-story-tall Space Center Theater, one of the largest 4K theaters in Texas with the latest in audio and video technology.<\/p>

New Perspectives:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0This interactive presentation gives you a glimpse inside life on the International Space Station. The Living in Space module shows you what our astronauts experience on a daily basis. You\u2019ll discover how even the smallest tasks are complicated by a microgravity environment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Gift shops:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Space Center Houston has two gift shops packed with the coolest space, NASA and Star Wars\u00ae souvenirs. Our SpaceTrader gift shops have everything from astronaut ice cream to NASA mission patches. All students must be accompanied by a chaperone in order to enter the gift shops.<\/p>

The Food Lab:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Fuel your Space Center Houston visit with lunch. From deli sandwiches, salads and vegetarian meals to pizza and hamburgers to the full-service caf\u00e9 serving Starbucks, you are bound to find something to enjoy.<\/p>

Get more tips and advice to help plan your field trip on our\u00a0Visitor Information page.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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