Member FAQ
As a Space Center Houston member, you’ll enjoy enriching experiences and valuable benefits.
There’s always something new to see and do at Space Center Houston, including new programs and exclusive hours each month so you can explore the center before it opens to the public. Of course, you’ll also enjoy the benefit of knowing you are helping provide a fun and engaging educational experience for Houston-area students as well as visitors from around the world.
To help you navigate your Space Center Houston membership, we’ve compiled frequently asked questions to assist you. Choose the category that best describes your questions:
I'm considering membership
Membership is intended for noncommercial use by individuals and cannot be transferred. Admissions, guest passes or discounts granted as a privilege of membership can never be sold to another person or entity.
- Free parking
- Members-only exhibit opening celebrations
- Express entry at the door
- Online 3-day advance access for Apollo Mission Control Center tour reservations
- 10% discounts on shopping and souvenir photography in the center
- Private access to exhibits during Monthly Member Mornings (the second Saturday of each month) and so much more! Click here to see the benefits associated with each level of membership.
- Online at spacecenter.org/membership,
- In person at Space Center Houston
- By calling +1 281-244-2105, or
- By mailing your membership contribution to 1601 NASA Pkwy, Houston TX 77058.
The following are the fair market values determined by the benefits at each membership level:
- Individual $0
- Dual $0
- Family $0
- Friends and Family $0
- Supporter $152
- Contributor $256
- Patron $369
You will receive a statement of your contribution with your membership cards and welcome materials. Please keep this for your tax records.
- The Primary member must be 18 years or older.
- Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Any changes to the membership, including changing cardholders, we request to be complete within two weeks of purchase.
- 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.
- Email us at membership@spacecenter.org. Please be sure to include your full name and address.
- Call +1 281-244-2105, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
I just became a Space Center member
- Email us at membership@spacecenter.org. Please be sure to include your full name and address.
- Call +1 281-244-2105, (9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday)
I’d like to manage my membership
- Email us at membership@spacecenter.org. Please be sure to include your full name and address.
- Call +1 281-244-2105, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday
I have questions about member benefits
In response to the continuing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, some member benefits may at times be temporarily revised or "reimagined" this year. Thank you!
Membership is intended for noncommercial use by individuals and cannot be transferred. Admissions, guest passes or discounts granted as a privilege of membership can never be sold to another person or entity.
Membership level |
People per day |
Guest passes |
|
---|---|---|---|
Individual | 1 | - | |
Dual | 2 | - | |
Family | 4 | - | |
Friends & Family | 6 | - | |
Discovery circle |
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Supporter | 6 | 4 | |
Contributor | 6 | 6 | |
Patron | 8 | 6 |
Note: Unless your guest is using a guest pass, at least one named cardholding member on record with Space Center Houston needs to be present to take advantage of daily membership admissions.
- Free parking, a $5 value on each visit
- Express entry at the door
- 10% discount on dining, shopping, and souvenir photography
*Discounts may only be provided when a valid membership card is presented at time of purchase. Must present valid membership card to receive benefits.
Click here to see all of the benefits associated with each level of membership.
The following are the fair market values determined by the benefits at each membership level:
- Individual $0
- Dual $0
- Family $0
- Friends and Family $0
- Supporter $152
- Contributor $256
- Patron $369
You will receive a statement of your contribution with your membership cards and welcome materials. Please keep this for your tax records.
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.
- A personalized Smithsonian Affiliate Membership card, gaining you admission and benefits to Smithsonian Affiliate museums and centers that have opted to offer reciprocal benefits (see the list here).
- A seven-issue annual subscription to Smithsonian Air & Space magazine
- 10% discount on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
- 10% discount on IMAX and planetarium tickets at the Smithsonian
- Online benefits from the Smithsonian here
- Member discount on The Great Courses.
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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.
Gift Membership
Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deal
Give the gift of adventure, exploration and delight—a gift that lasts all year long. Share your valued Space Center Houston membership experience with your family and friends when you give a Space Center Houston membership. Save 15% on new gift memberships today through Cyber Monday only online discount code GIVESPACE.
Member events
Member services
+1 281-244-2100
membership@spacecenter.org
1601 NASA Parkway
Houston, TX 77058, USA
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Save on membership through June 15
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Over and over and over again!
Become a member today and save on free visits for an entire year. You’ll also save on tickets to Apollo 50th Live, presented by JSC Federal Credit Union, tickets and receive a complimentary Apollo 50th commemorative patch.
This offer is only good through Saturday, so sign up today!
Offer valid on new memberships only and cannot be applied to renewals.