Become a member
Members help sustain our world-class science and space exploration learning center while enjoying many outstanding benefits throughout the year.
Enjoy free general admission for one year and a variety of new benefits available exclusively to Space Center Houston members. Take advantage of early admission on select peak days, express entrance, free parking, and member discounts on Explorer Camps, dining, gifts and souvenirs, photos, and Galaxy Lights tickets, presented by Reliant. Join us today for an amazing year of discovery!
In addition to the year full of experiences and benefits that membership provides, your support helps fuel our mission to inspire all generations through the wonders of space exploration.
Space Center Houston's membership program is:
*Discounts may only be provided when a valid membership card is presented at time of purchase. Must present valid membership card to receive benefits.
Your membership contribution helps fund our nonprofit mission to inspire all generations through the wonders of space exploration. It is also tax deductible to the extent allowed by law, minus the value of goods and services stated above. Thank you for your support!
Smithsonian Affiliate membership benefits include:
- A personalized Smithsonian Affiliate Member card, gaining you admission and benefits to Smithsonian Affiliate museums and centers that have opted to offer reciprocal benefits (see the list here).
- Smithsonian magazine subscription for one year
- 10 percent discount on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
- 10 percent discount on IMAX tickets at Smithsonian Museums
- Member discount on The Great Courses www.thegreatcourses.com
- Online benefits from the Smithsonian with insider access to the Smithsonian and special opportunities
Membership Policy
- The primary and secondary cardholders must be 18 years or older.
- Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Membership at Space Center Houston is intended for noncommercial use by individuals. Admissions, guest passes or discounts granted as a privilege of membership can never be sold to another person or entity.
- Photo identification is required at the time of visit and should match the person whose name is on the membership. At least one card-holding member must be present with guests.
- The center reserves the right to revoke memberships for abuse of member privileges or for inappropriate conduct.
- Space Center Houston reserves the right to change its pricing and benefits structure at any time.
- All discounts and ticket access is limited to the number of general admissions associated with your membership level unless otherwise noted
- A special 10% discount on memberships is available to active and veteran military, educators and NASA Johnson Space Center employees when ID is presented at the center.
ASTC Travel Passport Program
Friends & Family and Discovery Circle levels of Space Center Houston membership provides
eligibility for free or discounted admission at more than 360 science centers and museums
around the country, even around the world! More information about what ASTC Passport has
to offer as well as rules for engaging each organization at astc.org/passport
Your “home” science center or museum may not be located within 90 miles of Space Center Houston. This distance is measured as a linear radius, not driving distance.
The following ASTC museums fall within 90 miles of Space Center Houston and therefore are
excluded from the ASTC reciprocal program:
- The Health Museum
- Children’s Museum Houston
Smithsonian Affiliate Reciprocal Membership
Smithsonian Affiliate members who present a current Smithsonian Affiliate membership card are entitled to benefits here at Space Center Houston including complimentary admission for two (2). More information about reciprocal membership member benefits at https://affiliations.si.edu/affiliate-benefits/membership/affiliate-reciprocal-membership/
Your “home” science center or museum may not be located within 90 miles of Space Center Houston. This distance is measured as a linear radius, not driving distance.
The following Smithsonian affiliate museum is located within 90 miles of Space Center Houston and therefore its members are not eligible for Smithsonian reciprocal benefits at Space Center Houston:
- The Health Museum
Space Center Houston's membership program is:
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Members Month
During the entire month of February, love is in the air at Space Center Houston. We love our loyal members! To thank you for taking your relationship with Space Center Houston from visitor to member, we’re celebrating all February long by offering the following members-only specials.
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