Plan & Explore

  1. Teen in Our Solar System gallery
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    Opening Times

    Please check opening times and closed dates before setting off.

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  2. Rocket Tower from the canal lock
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    How to Find Us

    How to find the National Space Centre by car, bus or rail.

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  3. Mother and child reading information in the Home Planet gallery
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    Ticket Prices

    Buy in advance to save money, guarantee entry and upgrade to a FREE Annual Pass. 

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    Gift Vouchers

    Gift vouchers for the National Space Centre.

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  5. Teen girl in Apollo 11 spacesuit in the Rocket Tower
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    Using Your Free Annual Pass

    Buy online to automatically upgrade to a FREE Annual Pass*

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  6. Two Girls And Mum in Space Oddities
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    Groups

    Plan a group day out for 15 or more with great packages.

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    Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium

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    Tetrastar Spaceport

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    Rocket Tower

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  10. Children playing in the 'Home Planet' gallery at the National Space Centre. A large thermometer model is seen slightly off centre, with synthetic clouds seen above.

    Galleries and Exhibitions

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  11. Education facilitator and teen in Into Space with an spacesuit glove science busk
    National Space Centre

    Collections

    Rockets, spacecraft, spacesuits, satellites and lots more.

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  12. Shop at the National Space Centre
    National Space Centre

    The Shop

    Telescopes, spacesuits, space pens, books, gifts and mementos from your visit.

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  13. Enjoying a scone in Boosters Cafe
    National Space Centre

    Boosters Café

    Sit under giant rockets to enjoy fresh local coffee, a meal or a snack.

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  14. National Space Centre Rocket Tower and astronaut statue
    National Space Centre

    Facilities & Access Guide

    You can use this guide to plan your visit, but please note that the information below describes an average sensory experience which may vary on the day of your visit.

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  15. National Space Centre Rocket Tower and astronaut statue
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    When to Visit

    Best times to visit the National Space Centre for accessibility

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    Sensory Sessions

    Our Sensory Sessions offer an accessible way to engage with our collection through touch, sound, and smell.

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  17. National Space Centre Rocket Tower and astronaut statue
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    Accessible Afternoons

    This is an accessible programme for all ages, designed for SEND visitors and those with additional needs who may benefit from a quieter experience during non-peak times.

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  18. Changing Places door sign
    National Space Centre

    Changing Places

    Changing Places - a larger than standard accessible toilet with extra features

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  19. A visible-light image of the Andromeda Galaxy, taken by Torben Hansen.
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    Explore

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