Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex with kids

This is NASA's visitor complex on the Atlantic coast, a day trip by car from Orlando. You walk under real rockets, see the shuttle Atlantis and take the bus tour behind the gates. It is a long day with a lot of looking and listening, which suits school-age children far better than toddlers.

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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Orlando

Merritt IslandCar only, parking $15

Tickets

$67per child (3-11)

Adults $77

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Best time

The complex opens at 9 am and closes at 5 pm. Arrive at opening, because a full visit takes the whole day.

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Minimum ageNot confirmed yet

Enjoys from6 years

Duration6h – 8h

StrollerStroller OKStrollers can be rented on site: $8 single, $10 double, plus tax. You can reserve online.

Child price$77 adult (12+) · $67 child (3-11) · 2-day ticket $91 / $81 · parking $15

Toilets and changingToilets on siteCompanion and family restrooms are marked in the visitor guide.

QueueModerate queues

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Best timeThe complex opens at 9 am and closes at 5 pm. Arrive at opening, because a full visit takes the whole day.

Verdict by age

Not a general rating. How each age band actually experiences it.

0-2

Tiring

3-5

Fine

6-10

Great

11+

Great

For a space-mad child of 7 or more this is the best day out in Florida. Teenagers rate it too. Under 5 it is mostly a long drive followed by Planet Play, and with a baby I would skip it.

Small children are not forgotten. Planet Play is an indoor multi-storey play area for ages 2 to 12, with a lounge where parents can sit with a coffee and still see them. Strollers rent for $8 single or $10 double plus tax. You may bring food in a small soft-sided cooler, which helps with the budget.

Tips for the visit

Pack lunch in a small soft cooler. Glass and alcohol are not allowed.
Seniors aged 55 and over pay $72, but only at the ticket window.
The 2-day ticket costs $14 more than one day, which is worth it if you are staying on the coast.
Use Planet Play as the reward stop in the afternoon.

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