2026 GRC Field Trip: NASA Space Center Houston
Take your conference experience to a whole new frontier with a visit to Space Center Houston, the official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center. Explore the science, engineering, and technology behind human spaceflight through exhibits featuring historic spacecraft, astronaut training, the International Space Station, and NASA’s next generation of lunar exploration. Get an up-close look at the ingenuity and problem-solving that have taken humans from Earth to the Moon—and continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Before you spend the week focused on exploring what lies beneath our feet, join us for a chance to look way above them!
Registration:
- $95 per person
Fees include transportation and entrance fees for the NASA Space Center.
What You Can Bring?
You may bring:
- Comfortable clothing: Guests are advised to wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing as some experiences take place outdoors over extended periods of time. The NASA Tram tour is an open-air tram. Be sure to monitor weather conditions and dress appropriately.
- Shoes: Wear comfortable shoes, such as athletic shoes. There is a lot to explore in our 183,000-square-foot facility and some walking is required on the NASA Tram Tour.
- Bags: You may bring a small bag to carry personal items and souvenirs. Large diaper bags are permitted, but are subject to inspection. For your safety and the safety of others, all bags must be screened by security officers prior to entering Space Center Houston.
- Cameras: Charge your camera and bring an extra set of batteries. We welcome photography at Space Center Houston but not inside our theaters. Crew members will point out photo restrictions on the NASA tours. If you are news media, please visit our news page.
For your safety and the safety of others, all bags must be screened by security officers prior to entering Space Center Houston.
Do not bring:
- Weapons: Weapons are not permitted in the facility. These include, but are not limited to, guns and other firearms, stun guns, pepper spray and other chemical irritants, explosives and pocket knives or pen knives with blades longer than 4 inches and/or with locking blades. Any item that is in violation of state or federal statues is not permitted.
- Luggage: “Luggage,” such as oversized backpacks, large duffel bags and suitcases, cannot be brought into the facility. We do have storage available for luggage. It is $7.00 per bag.
- Alcoholic beverages: Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
- Food and coolers: Large quantities of food and coolers are not permitted inside the facility. Exceptions can be made for meals necessitated by dietary or medical needs. Guests are welcome to use the outdoor picnic facility near the front entrance.
- Pets: With the exception of service animals, pets are not permitted at Space Center Houston.
- Camera accessories and equipment: Large camera equipment, tripod of any kind (tripods, monopods, gimbals and selfie-sticks), action cameras (GoPros, DJI, etc), external lighting, aerial drones, camera lenses longer than six inches, and audio equipment are not allowed at Space Center Houston.
- Aerial drones: Visitors cannot use aerial drones at Space Center Houston.
- Costume or character masks: Guests cannot visit Space Center Houston wearing costume or character masks.