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:
Membership value
Most membership levels pay for themselves in just two visits.
Individual | Dual | Family | Friends & Family |
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FREE general admissions per visit | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Membership price | $55 | $90 | $149 | $229 |
Value of two visits (includes parking & guest passes) |
$70 | $130 | $250 | $370 |
Discovery Circle | |||
Supporter | Contributor | Patron | |
FREE general admissions per visit | 6 | 6 | 8 |
A year of free admission becomes a year of enriching experiences that give you access to space experts and exclusive opportunities for engaging in discovery while also providing support for our nonprofit mission. |
Membership value
Most membership levels pay for themselves in just two visits.
Membership is a great value! | Discovery Circle | ||||||
Individual | Dual | Family | Friends & Family | Supporter | Contributor | Patron | |
FREE general admissions per visit | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
Membership price | $55 | $90 | $149 | $229 | A year of free admission becomes a year of enriching experiences that give you access to space experts and exclusive opportunities for engaging in discovery while also providing support for our nonprofit mission. | ||
Value of two visits (includes parking) | $70 | $130 | $250 | $370 |
All Members receive
Twelve (12) full months of FREE general admission and access to all special exhibits, Sensory Friendly and Home School Days (during normal operating hours)
Free parking
Member express entry
Early entrance on select peak dates
Monthly Member Mornings (second Saturday)
20% discount on Galaxy Lights tickets (6/visit)
Exclusive exhibit openings
Advanced or discounted access for select presentations
10% discount at The Food Lab, SpaceTrader gift shop and on souvenir photography
Access to member-exclusive Discovery Briefing tickets (approximately quarterly)
Exclusive discount on additional general admission tickets (4/visit)
Pre-sale and discount offers for select public events
E-newsletter and calendar of events
Twelve (12) full months of FREE general admission and access to all special exhibits, Sensory Friendly and Home School Days (during normal operating hours).
Free parking
Member Express Entry
Early entrance on select peak dates
Monthly Member Mornings (second Saturday)
20% discount on Galaxy Lights tickets (6/visit)
Exclusive exhibit openings
Advanced or discounted access for select presentations
10% discount at The Food Lab, SpaceTrader gift shop and on souvenir photography
Access to member-exclusive Discovery Briefing tickets (approximately quarterly)
Exclusive discount on additional general admission tickets (4/visit)
Pre-sale and discount offers for select public events
E-newsletter and calendar of events
Bonus Benefits
NEWS FLASH! Members are no longer required to make a timed ticket reservation to enter Space Center Houston. Scan your active member card at the front and enter FREE!
We persistently explore new benefits we can offer our members. These bonus benefits are new and/or limited-time perks all of our members can enjoy.
Early Admission*
Explore Space Center Houston before it opens to the public. Members receive early access to the center on certain days.
- November 19-27, 2022
- December 17, 2022 – January 2, 2023
*Free access to VR and Simulator experiences are only available during Member Mornings.
Tour and Film Reservations
This members-only perk includes opportunities to reserve select NASA Tram Tour boarding passes online before your visit. You can also reserve seats for the film Space Explorers: The ISS Experience. Click here to reserve your seats.
VR & Simulator Experiences
During Monthly Member Mornings, members get free access to our VR and motion simulator experiences.
Additional member benefits
All memberships include the benefits above. See the additional exceptional benefits each membership level has to offer below!
Membership | Discovery Circle | ||||||
Level | Individual | Dual | Family | Friends & Family |
Supporter | Contributor | Patron |
Price | $55 | $90 | $149 | $229 | $400 | $600 | $1000 |
General admission tickets per visit | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
Pre-sale and discount offers for select public events | Priority | Priority | Priority | ||||
Discount on Space Center University® (4/year) | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 15% | 15% | |
10% discount and early registration on Explorer Camps (children in household) | Priority registration | Priority registration | Priority registration | ||||
10% discount on Stars & STEM Family Nights and Family Campouts | |||||||
ASTC Passport (reciprocal privileges at 300+ science centers) | |||||||
Single-use guest passes to share | 4 | 6 | 6 | ||||
NASA photo signed by astronaut | |||||||
10% discount for Breakfast with an Astronaut (4/year) | |||||||
Complimentary Discovery Briefing experiences (invites per quarterly event) | 2 | 4 | 4 | ||||
Complimentary Galaxy Lights tickets (annually) | 2 | 4 | 6 | ||||
Complimentary Smithsonian Affiliate membership with Smithsonian magazine | |||||||
Invitation for two to select VIP receptions and events, including the Annual President's Lunch | |||||||
Complimentary Breakfast with an Astronaut tickets (2/year) | |||||||
Two reserved seats for NASA mission debriefings | |||||||
Personal tour for 8 guests (scheduled) | |||||||
Noncharitable value of goods and services | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $152 | $256 | $369 |
*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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MEMBER LOUNGE
To show our members how much we appreciate them this spring, we are providing a member’s lounge. This will give you an exclusive place to relax and recharge away from the crowds while enjoying snacks and water.
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Membership | Discovery Circle | ||||||
Level | Individual | Dual | Family | Friends & Family |
Supporter | Contributor | Patron |
Price | $55 | $90 | $149 | $229 | $400 | $600 | $1000 |
General admission tickets per visit | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
General admission ticket value | $29.95 | $59.90 | $119.80 | $179.70 | $179.70 | $179.70 | $239.60 |
One-time guest passes to share | 4 | 6 | 6 | ||||
Guest pass value | $119.70 | $179.70 | $179.70 | ||||
Total value after one visit | $29.95 | $59.90 | $119.80 | $179.70 | $299.50 | $359.40 | $419.30 |
Total value after two visits | $64.95 | $124.80 | $244.60 | $364.40 | $604.00 | $723.80 | $843.60 |
12 months FREE general admission, all special exhibits, Home School Days and Sensory Friendly Events | |||||||
Free parking (after first visit) | |||||||
Member express entrance | |||||||
10% discount at Zero-G Diner, SpaceTrader and on souvenir photos | |||||||
Monthly Member Mornings (second Saturday) | |||||||
20% discount on Galaxy Lights tickets | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Exclusive discount on additional general admission tickets (4/visit) | |||||||
Priority boarding on NASA Tram Tours and Galaxy Lights | |||||||
Online 3-day advance access for Apollo Mission Control Center reservations | |||||||
Exclusive exhibit opening events | |||||||
Access to member-exclusive Discovery Briefing tickets (approximately quarterly) | |||||||
Pre-sale and discount offers for select public events (approximately quarterly) | Priority | Priority | Priority | ||||
E-newsletter and events calendar | |||||||
Discount on Space Center University® (4/year) | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 15% | 15% | |
10% discount and early registration on Explorer Camps (children in household) | Priority registration | Priority registration | Priority registration | ||||
10% discount on Family Stars & STEM evenings and Family Campouts | |||||||
ASTC Passport (reciprocal privileges at 300+ science centers) | |||||||
Complimentary Discovery Briefing experiences tickets | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||
10% discount for Lunch with an Astronaut | 2 | 4 | 4 | ||||
Complimentary Galaxy Lights tickets | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||
NASA photo signed by astronaut | |||||||
Invitation for two to select VIP receptions and events, including the Annual President's Lunch | |||||||
Two complimentary Lunch with an Astronaut tickets | |||||||
Two reserved seats for NASA mission debriefings | |||||||
Personal tour for 10 guests (scheduled) | |||||||
Noncharitable value of goods and services | $0 | $0 | $0 | $60 | $82 | $142 | $340 |
Smithsonian Affiliate membership benefits are included with Discovery Circle memberships.
- 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).
- Seven issues of Smithsonian Air & Space magazine 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
Space Center Houston does offer reciprocal admission to Smithsonian Affiliate Members who present an official card and valid photo ID upon arrival (max 2 adults, 2 children, depending on the level of your home institution membership. Guests requesting admission for more than 2 will need to show home membership card at Family level or above).