The U.S. Space and Rocket Center - Alabama's Top Paid Tourist Attraction

Visitors to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center are able to see thousands of artifacts and enjoy dozens of interactive exhibits, while exploring the historic time line of the U.S. space program, including the making of the moon rocket, the space race, the Apollo missions, the Space Shuttle program, the International Space Station and the beginnings of NASA's Constellation project.

Attraction Highlights - Some of the most popular highlights include:

• The Davidson Center - Described as the front door of the USSRC museum complex, the Davidson Center is 476 feet long, 90 feet wide and 63 feet high. The centerpiece, suspended 10 feet above the floor and displayed horizontally, is the Saturn V 500D/F moon rocket. Other exhibits tell the complete story of the Saturn program and explore lessons learned during the Apollo program. A few of the historic artifacts on display are the Apollo 16 capsule, space suits, a lunar rover and lander, and a moon rock obtained during the Apollo 12 mission.
  
  
• Interactive Attractions and Simulations - Several hands-on exhibits and space travel simulations engage visitors of many different interests and ages. Some of these experiences have height, weight, age or other requirements; therefore, it is a good idea to visit the USSRC website ahead of your visit (see below) to learn about the requirements for each attraction.
  
  Space Shot - Rocket 140-feet straight up in 2.5 seconds and experience weightlessness followed by freefall.
  
  G-Force Accelerator - Spin at approximately 24 revolutions per minute and experience three times the force of gravity.
  
  Kids Cosmos Energy Depletion Zone - Children under the age of 8 accompanied by an adult are able to enjoy interactive fun in the Space Station.
  
  Apollo Cockpit Trainer - Experience what it is like to be inside the Command Service Module on an Apollo mission to the moon.
  
  Mars Mission, Mars Climbing Wall - Learn about the red planet and scale part the tallest volcano in the solar system on the Mars Climbing Wall.
  
  
• Rocket Park - Rocket Park, located behind the museum, is home to an amazing collection of U.S. Army missiles and NASA rockets, plus the accurately depicted re-creation of Tranquility Base, where Apollo 11 landed on the moon.
  
  
• Shows and Movies - Discovery Theater offers daily live shows included in the price of admission. The six-story Spacedome IMAX Theater features a large domed screen for full-length movies and space related IMAX presentations. Tickets for movies are additional or may be purchased as part of a Combination Admission Ticket.