Pioneers of Space: Space Coast Museum Tour

Pioneers of Space: Space Coast Museum Tour Location

Round-trip transportation from the Rosen Centre Hotel to the American Space Museum, Space View Park, Port Canaveral, and Sands Space History Museum.

Event Date and Time
Tuesday, June 17th
Wednesday, June 18th
Monday, June 23rd

Explore Florida’s Space Coast: A day of museums, scenic dining, and a talk by an Astronaut!

Dive into the rich legacy of America’s space program with a tour along Florida’s iconic Space Coast! Begin at the American Space Museum, home to artifacts from the space shuttle program, then take a guided walk-through Space View Park, honoring the pioneers of space exploration. Enjoy lunch with beautiful waterfront views at Port Canaveral before visiting the Sands Space History Museum where you’ll explore exhibits on the early days of rocketry and the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo missions. We’ll enjoy a talk from an astronaut at one of the two museums, where you’ll hear thrilling stories from space. Reserve your spot now for this inspiring journey! All ages are welcome.

Please note that meals are not included in the ticket price. Tour schedules may vary. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Cost Per Person: $70 Register now! Limited availability

Tour Schedule Snapshot

    • 8:00 am – Tour Departure (Meet at the Rosen Centre Hotel Lobby)  

    • 9:00 am – Arrive at the American Space Museum 

    • 11:00 pm – Space View Park and the Space Hall of Fame

    • 11:45 pm – Depart for Lunch 

    • 12:30 pm – Arrival at Port Canaveral restaurants

    • 1:45 pm – Depart for the Sands Space History Museum

    • 2:00 pm – Arrival at the Sands Space History Museum

    • 4:00 pm – Depart for the Rosen Centre Hotel

    • 5:00 pm – Arrival at the Rosen Centre Hotel

Tour Details

    • 8:00 am – Departure from the Rosen Centre Hotel
      Meet at the Rosen Centre Hotel lobby to start a day full of exploration.

    • 9:00 am – The American Space Museum
      Our first stop is the American Space Museum (ASM), where interactive exhibits and artifacts offer a glimpse into the pioneering spirit of space exploration.

    • 11:00 am – Space View Park & the Space Hall of Fame
      Discover Space View Park’s breathtaking monument honoring the heroes of spaceflight, and stroll through the U.S. Space Walk of Fame Foundation’s mission plaques and bronze handprints of six of the original seven Mercury astronauts.

    • 11:45 am – Depart for Lunch at Port Canaveral
      Relax and enjoy lunch with a view at Port Canaveral! With a wide selection of waterfront restaurants, you can savor a delicious meal while watching the boats glide by. See the SpaceX and Blue Origin rocket return sites across the river.

    • 1:45 pm – Depart for the Sands Space History Museum
      Our final stop includes a visit to the Sands Space History Museum, home to an extensive collection of artifacts from each era of space exploration.

    • 4:00 pm – Depart for the Rosen Centre Hotel
      Board our bus for the return trip, enriched by the history, stories, and sights experienced.

Note: You will enjoy an inspiring talk from a NASA astronaut and hear firsthand stories of space travel, the challenges faced, and the wonders seen from orbit.


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