This Easter meet the icons from our journey into space.
“Curiosity is the essence of our existence.” – Gene Cernan (Apollo 17)This Easter meet the icons from our journey into space. Discover how we made our first tentative steps, the teams who helped humankind land on the Moon, and the current plans to return to the Moon, set foot on Mars and fully explore our Solar System.
ASTRONAUTS AND ICONS:
Find out about the famous firsts and hidden gems of space exploration in our interactive family science talk. Works of art in space, long distance calls from orbit and space craft firsts are all included!
WOMEN IN SPACE
From pioneering space travellers to human “computers”, discover the stories of the women who helped to conquer space in our in-gallery activity.
PLANETARIUM SHOW
When you buy a ticket to the National Space Centre you will also be able to see one of our award-winning planetarium shows at no extra cost.
NOW SHOWING: ASTRONAUT
Take a seat in the UKs largest Planetarium to see our award-winning immersive fulldome show.
The exploration of space is the greatest endeavour that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut?
If you are visiting with an Annual Pass, you can buy a show for £3 per person (subject to availability) upon arrival at the Centre. Terms and conditions apply. See Annual Pass for full details.
CAFE AND PICNICS
Boosters café will be serving a selection of freshly made seasonal sandwiches, as well as soups, hot dogs, nachos, snacks, cakes, fruit, crisps and Leicester roasted real bean coffees and teas.
If you want to bring your own food, there will be a picnic space available in the John Eggleston Suite, which you can find next to the Rocket Tower.
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VenueNational Space Centre
AddressExploration Drive, Leicester, Leicester, Leicestershire,
Box Office0116 261 0261
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