
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has announced it will reopen to guests effective Thursday, May 28, 2020, with reduced admission, attendance limits, and some attractions unavailable.
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WHAT’S OPEN
According to the plan, a limited number of attractions and services will be available during this initial reopening phase. These are:
- Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame (no pre-shows)
- Rocket Garden
- Nature and Technology
- Space Shuttle Atlantis (no pre-shows)
- NASA Now
- Journey to Mars
- Character appearances
- Additional photo opportunities located in the Atlantis West Pavilion.
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ADMISSION
DEAL ALERT: During the initial reopening, a limited-time “Explore Today, Explore Tomorrow” package, which will include daily admission, parking and a complimentary ticket to return to the visitor complex in 2021, will be $29.99 for adults and $24.99 for children. Operating hours will be 10am until 4pm.
Guests will also be able to purchase a space expert-led walking tour through Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, the Rocket Garden, Nature and Technology, Journey to Mars: Explorers Wanted, NASA Now, Space Shuttle Atlantis®, Astronaut Training Experience®. This tour, which will be limited to small groups, costs $49.99 and includes admission and a boxed lunch.
Annual passholders must call the Reservations Department at 1.855.433.4210 to book your complimentary admission in advance. All annual passes that were set to expire on or after March 16, 2020 have been automatically extended by two months.
All guests are required to have a timed ticket, including annual passholders. Advance ticket purchases are strongly encouraged to ensure entry due to limited capacity.
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SAFETY PROCEDURES
To reinforce guests’ health and safety:
- All guests will undergo a temperature screening upon arrival.
- Face coverings will be required for employees and guests. Face coverings will be available for purchase at the front entrance.
- New physical-distancing measures will be in place.
- The Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour will not be available due to social distancing guidelines.
- They have implemented touchless credit card transactions. A signature is not required for purchases made by credit card.
- Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will continue the comprehensive and extensive availability of hand sanitizer throughout the park, as well as the increased routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces in the workplace and at workstations, countertops, doorknobs and ticket counters.
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For further details, visit kennedyspacecenter.com/info/coronavirus.
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