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Houston Mission Control Tram Tour

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  • Houston
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Ride the tram to historic Mission Control and see the consoles where NASA teams followed the Apollo missions and Moon landing.

About this tour

Stand where NASA teams followed the Apollo missions and helped guide astronauts through some of spaceflight’s defining moments. The Houston Mission Control Tram Tour takes you inside the historic control complex, where original-era consoles, switches, monitors, and dials tell the story of Gemini and Apollo, including the 1969 Moon landing.

Board the tram for the ride to this U.S. historical landmark, then take in the room where NASA teams monitored missions in real time. A tip sheet available in more than 20 languages helps you make the most of your visit. Choose the Mission Control-only option or add general admission to Space Center Houston; the selected time and tour schedule depend on the option booked and NASA’s daily operations.

The Houston Mission Control Tram Tour offers a close-up look at the people and technology behind historic space missions. Book your visit and step into a landmark of exploration.

Highlights

  • Stand inside the historic Mission Control complex that guided Apollo missions
  • See original-era consoles, switches, monitors, and dials
  • Ride the tram to a U.S. historical landmark
  • Explore the control room where NASA teams followed the Apollo 11 Moon landing

What's included

Included

  • Boarding pass for the NASA Historic Mission Control Tram add-on tour
  • Tram ride to a U.S. historical landmark
  • Tip sheet in more than 20 languages
  • Instructions for booking other tram tours, subject to availability inside Space Center Houston

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • General admission to Space Center Houston, unless you select the General Admission + Mission Control option

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Important information

  • Guests must make their own way to Space Center Houston at 1601 E. NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058
  • For the Mission Control-only option, the selected time is the Mission Control tour time; arrive at the tram boarding area 10–15 minutes early
  • For the General Admission + Mission Control option, the selected time is the general admission entry time; NASA assigns the Mission Control time based on seasonal operations and staffing
  • Mission Control tour times may change based on NASA's daily availability
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  • Tickets are sent by email and/or text, including WhatsApp when applicable, about one hour before the selected general admission entry time
  • The Mission Control tram tour is non-refundable and may be canceled by NASA due to weather or operational issues; guests will be offered the next available tour time
  • Wheelchair accessible, though the experience is not recommended for wheelchair users
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Water, electronics, small packaged snacks, and backpacks are generally permitted
  • Nearby public transportation is available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour start?

Make your own way to Space Center Houston at 1601 E. NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058.

When should I arrive for the Mission Control tour?

For the Mission Control-only option, arrive at the tram boarding area 10–15 minutes before your selected tour time.

Does the selected time apply to Mission Control?

For the Mission Control-only option, yes. With General Admission + Mission Control, the selected time is your general admission entry time, and NASA assigns the Mission Control time.

Is general admission included?

General admission is included only with the General Admission + Mission Control option.

What happens if NASA cancels the tram tour?

If weather or operational issues cancel the tour, guests will be offered the next available Mission Control tour time. The tram tour is non-refundable.

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