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U.S. Space & Rocket Center

Immerse yourself in space exploration at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, a Smithsonian Affiliate and the Official Visitor Center for NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. Explore one of the world’s largest collections of rockets and space artifacts, and even train like an astronaut at Space Camp!

  • Museum Operating Hours will return to 9 am to 5pm on Sunday, March 1st.

  • Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day

  • Have a question about the U.S. Space & Rocket Center museum, exhibits, or simulators? Call (256)721-7114 or click here to contact us.

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Spark!Lab is a hands-on invention workspace where children and their families and friends can learn about and engage in the history and process of invention. It is a space to engage the entire family while presenting challenges ranging from simple to complex and allowing all visitors to recognize…


STEAM Literature Series (Every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. inside Spark!Lab)You know what all astronauts are really good at doing? Reading! Reading is a vital part of all children’s futures, not just the ones going to space! Join us every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. inside Spark Lab to put the “A” in STEAM…


Learn More HereTeen Maker Hour will return in August! Check back soon for updates!


 This weeklong U.S. Space & Rocket Center STEM program offers an introduction to robotics, coding, electrical circuits, and 3D printing while also celebrating space explorers of the past and present. Students will take mini-field trips within the Rocket Center to engage with artifacts…

$195

Science, Crafts & Fun – Among the Rockets!Blast off into an unforgettable adventure at the coolest place on Earth - the U.S. Space & Rocket Center! Each day is packed with hands-on science, space-themed arts & crafts, outdoor games, and museum missions—all with an awesome, out-of-…

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Come meet an Astronaut every Thursday, May 28th to August 20th from Noon to 1:00. This opportunity is limited to the first 100 guests* 2026 Schedule6/11/26: Jan Davis 6/18/26:  Larry Delucas 6/25/26: Hoot Gibson 7/2/2026: Woody Spring 7/9/26: Chris Sembroski …