Kennedy Space Center Tours and Tickets

1-day tickets to Kennedy Space Center cost $75 for adults and $65 for children; 2-day tickets cost $89 for adults and $79 for children. Two days are advised to see all the attractions and exhibits, including the KSC Bus Tour, Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex, the Apollo/Saturn V Center, astronaut appearances, and more.

No, you cannot visit Kennedy Space Center for free. Tickets—which can be bought in person or online—are $64–$75 for 1-day access and $79–$89 for 2-day access. It’s recommended you take 2 days to explore the vast visitor complex, which includes the Apollo/Saturn V Center, the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®, KSC Bus Tour, and more.

No, you do not need to book tickets to Kennedy Space Center in advance; you can simply walk up and purchase tickets at the entrance kiosks—they’ll be the same price as if you bought them online. However, if you do book online, you can skip any queues and proceed directly to the entrance turnstiles with your ticket barcode in hand.

At 100,000 square feet (9,290 square kilometers), Kennedy Space Center recommends 2 days to go through all the fantastic attractions and exhibits, from the KSC bus tour and the Apollo/Saturn V Center to the IMAX theater and astronaut meet-and-greets (and beyond). If you only have one day, bank on spending your entire day at this space-age wonder.

Many consider the best day to visit Kennedy Space Center to be any weekday, especially when school’s in session—that way, you’ll avoid both the weekend crowds and the family vacationers. Come early during the day (around 9am) to avoid any lines, get better parking, and have the best, most crowd-free experience.

No, parking is not free at Kennedy Space Center. Rates are $5 for motorcycles, $10 for cars, and $15 for oversized vehicles, motorhomes, and RVs. If you opt for an annual pass, complimentary parking is one of the perks. To avoid parking, rideshares and taxis are permitted in Lot 4 with proof of fare.