Housed in the historic 1908 Heritage Hall, The Space Museum and Grissom Center’s main exhibit hall showcases hundreds of significant aerospace artifacts spanning the history of space exploration. Marvel at museum galleries showcasing each of NASA’s human spaceflight programs featuring relics of the Space Race found nowhere else in Missouri.

Experience a Space Shuttle launch firsthand in our Shuttle Theater Experience, simulating the launch of a Shuttle as it climbs up to an orbital velocity of 17,500 miles per hour. Look on as an original Space Shuttle launch console displays updates as the launch happens before your eyes, reliving an era that came to an end with the retirement of the Space Shuttle in 2011.

The Shuttle Experience is included with each general admission ticket. Please be advised that this presentation may include loud noises and bright lights, which may cause discomfort or sensitivity for some individuals.

Don your VR headset and prepare to take part in a spacewalk aboard the International Space Station! “On Board”, the museum’s brand new virtual reality experience, puts you in the shoes of a spacewalker. Step out of the airlock and witness a breathtaking vista of the space station as the Earth passes below. On Board features real footage shot in orbit, providing an experience that only trained astronauts usually have access to.

On Board Virtual Reality Experience is included with each general admission ticket. Please consult with museum staff to take part in this experience.

Launch into a world of hands-on exploration with the museum's interactive exhibits. Engage with displays designed to spark imagination for visitors of all ages. Experience Max Q, our animatronic RoboThespian that was once used to educate the public at a NASA space center. Engage with Max Q by programming him to speak and move using an interactive touch screen, and watch as he narrates our immersive Shuttle Experience.

Please be advised that visitors are asked to refrain from touching artifacts that may be exhibited without a glass barrier, unless otherwise facilitated by museum staff.

The Space Museum and Grissom Center is your one-stop space shop for interstellar finds. Discover our extensive selection of space-themed mementos, memorabilia, and must-have items for purchase. As you finish your museum visit, our store’s cosmic collection has something perfect for every space enthusiast. Proceeds from gift shop sales contribute directly to the operation of our nonprofit organization.

No museum admission is necessary to enter the museum gift shop. For every $100 spent at one time, gift shop customers will receive one free museum admission to use either that day or at any future date!