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Museums · Space

Space days out for kids and teens

Rockets, astronauts and the universe on a dome above your head. These are the best days out for space-mad kids and teens.

By the HappyDaysOut editorial team · · Updated · 1 min read

Photo: Nils Huenerfuerst on Unsplash

Scout the Fox

Scout’s tip

Scout’s space tip

Planetarium shows have set times and limited seats. Book or grab tickets as soon as you arrive.

  • Free: Science Museum space galleries
  • Ticketed: planetarium shows
  • Check launch schedules in Florida

UK

  • National Space Centre, Leicester: rockets, galleries and a planetarium.
  • Royal Observatory Greenwich: the Prime Meridian and the Peter Harrison Planetarium.
  • Science Museum, London: free space galleries.

USA

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida has real rockets and the Space Shuttle Atlantis, an easy add-on to an Orlando trip. The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC is free.

At home

Head outside after dark: see stargazing with kids. Browse museums and science.

Last updated: 14 October 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is the Science Museum space gallery free?
General admission to the Science Museum is free, including its permanent space galleries. Some exhibitions and experiences charge.

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