John F. Kennedy Space Center

A lot to see and experience. Not just for adults but also for kids. There are many stunning exhibits of real and rebuilt rockets, space ships etc. The free bus tour takes you to see the Vehicle Assembly Building which is absolutely massive! The day was definitely packed and never got boring.

This was an experience I would highly recommend. We originally thought the tickets were expensive…but, after an entire day there…we barely scratched the surface on things to see. We did the IMAX, Spaceport simulator, Space shuttle Atlantis and NASA Bus tour…lots more to do. We had lots of fun.

Amazing place to learn, get knowledge, have fun and enjoy what NASA is all about. Perfect place to bring the family, parking is $15 plus entrance. I would recommend to use Groupon for an available discount price.

The experience at John F. Kennedy Space Center from my point of view was amazing. I have spent about 8 hours there and loved every part of it. I've really liked the tours on buses, seeing all the spaceships, eating food etc. Every part of this place was really interesting and the staff were great. I would really highly recommend going to this place, it's so fun!

I have very mixed feelings about the Center. On the one hand, the Atlantis shuttle exhibition was genuinely fantastic — beautifully done, engaging, and absolutely worth the visit. It was also great to see the rover and spacecraft models up close. However, the whole “bus tour” experience felt more like a way to funnel crowds around the premises than something that actually offered meaningful content. The Gantry 39 platform was honestly a letdown — the supposed “launch simulator” boiled down to some steam and red lighting. The Apollo pavilion didn’t help much either. First, a large group of people was herded into a room for an obligatory multi-screen presentation you had no option to skip. And because everyone is released at the same time afterward, the entire crowd spills into the exhibit simultaneously, which makes the whole thing feel even less thoughtfully designed. The second part — the room with real mission consoles — was definitely interesting, but still not enough to compensate for the overall format. One thing that really stood out to me was how heavily the place leans toward entertainment rather than science. It has the vibe of a family attraction more than a space center meant to teach or explain anything in depth. As someone who genuinely enjoys the science and the engineering behind spaceflight, I left surprised by how little I had actually learned. The Atlantis exhibition proves they can do a content-rich, informative experience — they just don’t do it consistently elsewhere. There’s also the issue of authenticity: either you already know most of the material and end up looking at it mainly for historical value (which is tricky, because there aren’t that many real artifacts outside of Atlantis itself — it’s mostly models), or you come with small children and treat it like an educational theme park. There’s not much in between. Overall, I think I would advise skipping the bus tour (tempting as the “Apollo pavilion” may sound), staying on the main site, and spending that time exploring the parts that are actually well designed.

A few hours is NOT enough time here. The exhibits are impressive and well put together. The staff is friendly. Hop a bus to the satellite locations (pun intended). It appeals to people of all ages. Teachers can obtain an educator study pass for complimentary admission to the visitor's complex. There is way too much to do in a few hours. Plan for an entire day or more.

Awe-inspiring. Connecting history with space and science. Worth a trip to Orlando and the main reason we came. Feel like an awesome parent afterwards. And feel proud to be an American.

I’d say the experience was fine, but not necessarily a must-do unless you’re really passionate about space or have kids who would enjoy it. The exhibits are fairly basic, and tickets plus the $15 parking fee make it a bit expensive for what you get. On the positive side, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the place wasn’t anywhere near as crowded as big attractions like Universal Studios, which made it more relaxing to walk around. Overall, it was an okay visit, worth it if you’re a space enthusiast, but probably not something I’d recommend for everyone.