Kennedy Space Center Itinerary
Planning a trip to the Kennedy Space Center? With its vast 6,000-acre expanse and 7.8 million square feet of buildings, navigating the center can be daunting.
To make your visit more enjoyable, we’ve created a comprehensive itinerary tailored to different groups and time constraints.
Whether you’re a solo traveler, a family seeking an adventure, or a passionate space enthusiast, our one-day and two-day itineraries will ensure you cover all the highlights of the Kennedy Space Center.
One-Day Kennedy Space Center Itinerary:
How do I visit the space center in 24 hours? Here is the Kennedy Space Center’s day itinerary:
For Families (kids under ten years)
| Attractions | Time required |
|---|---|
| Space Shuttle Atlantis | One hour |
| Rocket Garden | 20 minutes |
| Bus tour, including Saturn V/Apollo Center | Two hours |
| Journey to Mars | 30 minutes |
| Planet Play | 30 minutes |
| Dining and Shopping | One hour |
| Total duration | 5 hours and 20 minutes |
For Families (Kids above ten years)
| Attractions | Time required |
|---|---|
| Heroes and Legends, featuring the US Hall of Fame | 30 minutes |
| Gateway: The Deep Space Launch (minimum height 39 inches) | One hour |
| Bus tour, including Saturn V/Apollo Center | Two hours |
| Space Shuttle Atlantis with Space Shuttle Launch Experience (minimum height 44 inches) | 90 minutes |
| Journey to Mars | 30 minutes |
| Chat with an Astronaut | One hour |
| Dining and Shopping | One hour |
| Total duration | 7 hours |
For Adults or Groups
| Attractions | Time required |
|---|---|
| Heroes and Legends, featuring the US Hall of Fame | 45 minutes |
| Gateway: The Deep Space Launch | 75 minutes |
| Bus tour, including Saturn V/Apollo Center | Two hours |
| Space Shuttle Atlantis with Space Shuttle Launch Experience | One hour |
| Journey to Mars: Launched by United Launch Alliance | 15 minutes |
| Chat with an Astronaut | One hour |
| Rocket Garden Guided tour | 20 minutes |
| Dining and Shopping | One hour |
| Total duration | 7 hours and 35 minutes |
For Space Bluffs
| Attractions | Time required |
|---|---|
| Heroes & Legends, featuring the US Hall of Fame | One hour |
| Gateway: The Deep Space Launch | 75 minutes |
| Bus tour including Saturn V/Apollo Center | Two hours |
| Space Shuttle Atlantis with Space Shuttle Launch Experience | 75 minutes |
| Chat with an Astronaut | 40 minutes |
| Rocket Garden Guided tour | 20 minutes |
| Dining and Shopping | One hour |
| Total duration | 7 hours and 30 minutes |
Two Day Itinerary
For Families (Kids above ten years)
Day One:
| Attractions | Time required |
|---|---|
| Space Shuttle Atlantis with Shuttle Launch Experience (minimum height 44 inches) | Two hours |
| Rocket Garden | 15 minutes |
| Planet Play | 30 minutes |
| Astronaut of the Day (Autograph Session) | 15 minutes |
| 3D Space Film | One hour |
| Dining and Shopping | One hour |
| Total duration | 5 hours |
Day Two:
| Attractions | Time required |
|---|---|
| Kennedy Space Center bus tour, including Apollo Center/Saturn V Rocket | Two hours |
| Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex (Minimum height 39 inches) | One hour |
| Journey to Mars | 30 minutes |
| Character Appearance | 15 minutes |
| Planet Play | 30 minutes |
| Dining Shopping | One hour |
| Total duration | 5 hours and 15 minutes |
For Families (Kids above ten years)
Day One
| Attractions | Time required |
|---|---|
| Heroes & legends featuring US Hall of Fame | One hour |
| Space Shuttle Atlantis with Shuttle Launch Experience | Two hours |
| Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex (minimum height 39 inches) | 75 minutes |
| Rocket Garden | 15 minutes |
| Dining Shopping | One hour |
| Total duration | 5 hours 30 minutes |
Day Two:
| Attractions | Time required |
|---|---|
| Kennedy Space Center bus Tour | Two hours |
| Journey to Mars | 30 minutes |
| Character Appearance | 15 minutes |
| Chat with an Astronaut | One hour |
| Astronaut of the day- Autograph session | 15 minutes |
| IMAX Film | One hour |
| Dining and Shopping | One hour |
| Total duration | 6 hours |
For Adults or Groups
Day One
| Attractions | Time required |
|---|---|
| Space Shuttle Atlantis | 90 minutes |
| Gateway the Deep Space Launch Complex | 75 minutes |
| Chat with an Astronaut | One hour |
| IMAX Film | One hour |
| Character Appearance | 15 minutes |
| Mission Status Briefing | 30 minutes |
| Dining and Shopping | One hour |
| Total duration | 6 hours and 30 minutes |
Day Two
| Attractions | Time required |
|---|---|
| Rocket Garden guided tour | 20 minutes |
| Kennedy Space Center bus tour | Two hours |
| Heroes and Legends | One hour |
| Journey to mars | 30 minutes |
| Astronaut Encounter | 40 minutes |
| Astronaut Training Experience | 30 minutes |
| Dining and Shopping | One hour |
| Total duration | 5 hours |
For Space Bluffs
Day One:
| Attractions | Time required |
|---|---|
| Space Shuttle Atlantis | 2 hours |
| Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex | 90 minutes |
| Rocket Garden Guided tour | 20 minutes |
| Chat with an Astronaut | One hour |
| IMAX Film | One hour |
| Mission Status Briefing | 30 minutes |
| Dining and Shopping | One hour |
| Total duration | 7 hours and 20 minutes |
Day Two
| Attractions | Time required |
|---|---|
| Kennedy Space Center bus tour | 2.5 hours |
| Heroes and Legends | One-hour |
| Astronaut training experience | 30 minutes |
| Journey to Mars | 30 minutes |
| Character Appearance | 15 minutes |
| All systems are on Go! | 30 minutes |
| Dining and Shopping | One hour |
| Total duration | 6 hours and 30 minutes |
Extra Bonus
Astronaut Training Experience (ATX)- five hours
FAQs
How much time do I need at the Kennedy Space Center?
It takes at least six hours to complete the visit to Kennedy Space Center.
However, we highly recommend spending nine hours to get the most out of your visit.
But you can always purchase the two-day admission ticket and split your visit for a comprehensive exploration.
Can you meet an astronaut at Kennedy Space Center?
Yes, you can meet a NASA astronaut at the space center.
You can even have a group discussion and get their autographs and pictures.
This is only possible if you purchase the Chat with an Astronaut ticket.
Which Kennedy Space Center tour is best?
This depends on the type of experience you want.
You can choose from a guided tour, a private tour, or a full-fledged astronaut training experience.
Moreover, you can check out the combo tickets to the wildlife sanctuary beside the space center and the Airboat Safari ride.
What is the best day for Kennedy Space Center?
The best days to play your Kennedy Space Center itinerary will be weekdays from 9 am to 10 am.
Additionally, booking your tickets in May and October will give you a more crowd-free experience.