NASA Space Center Houston Mission Control Tour
See more
Step into the room where humanity reached the Moon. On July 20, 1969, the world held its breath as Apollo 11 touched down on the lunar surface—and from this very Mission Control complex in Houston, NASA teams watched, listened, and guided the mission every step of the way.
Today, you can stand where history unfolded. See the original-era consoles, switches, monitors, and dials that helped guide astronauts through nine Gemini missions and every Apollo lunar mission, from Apollo 11 to Apollo 17.
This is more than a tour. It’s a chance to experience the place where “Houston” became the voice of space exploration, where extraordinary moments were monitored in real time, and where the future of human spaceflight took shape.
Come inside. Look around. Imagine the tension, the anticipation, and the words that changed history: “The Eagle has landed.”
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reserve now
Check a date here, then finish booking with our partner. Payment options are confirmed at checkout.
Duration 1 hour – 8 hours
Check availability to see start times.
Live tour guide
German, Portuguese, Korean, CMN, Malay, Greek, English, HR, Italian, French, HU, Spanish, CS, Arabic, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, Polish, Danish, Turkish
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Instructions for booking other cool tram tours only available inside per Space Center's availability
- Boarding Pass for NASA Historic Mission Control Tram (add-on tour)
- Tram Ride to U.S. Historical Landmark
- Tip Sheet (+20 languages) to maximize your NASA experience
Not included
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
-
Stop 1
As the world watched the outcome of Apollo 11, the first attempted lunar landing, employees in the NASA Mission Control Center held their breaths during the entire descent. Everyone anxiously awaited the confirmation of a safe arrival from its Apollo crew. At approximately 3:18 p.m. (CT) on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong’s famous words were forever ingrained in history: “Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed.” This is the facility where NASA monitored nine Gemini and all Apollo lunar missions, including the historic Apollo 11 trip to the Moon and the final Apollo 17 trip to the same lunar body. It is located in Building 30 of NASA Johnson Space Center. In fact, from this room, the NASA team exercised full mission control of Apollo 11 from launch at the Kennedy Space Center to splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. You can feel the history in the room from the monitors to the rotary dials. The Gemini and Apollo space programs were only the beginning for mission control!
-
Stop 2
Enjoy a wonderful mix of exhibits including the amazing Independence Plaza, International Space Station, Rocket Park, Life on Mars, Artemis and trams! All guests will receive their electronic Mission Control boarding tickets for unique access to the amazing Mission Control Tram tour.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
NASA Space Center address is 1601 E. NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058. All guests will arrive at their own convenience. The time listed on your voucher is the suggested entrance gate time.
Open in Google MapsCancellation & confirmation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
Instant confirmation
Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $50.00 per person
- Free cancellation
- Secure checkout with our booking partner
