On January 23, a spectacular grand opening celebration marked the unveiling of Space Center Houston’s newest exhibit, complete with fireworks, astronauts and an interactive experience inside the one-of-a-kind exhibit.
Independence Plaza immerses visitors in the science and history of the shuttle era, with with hands-on exhibit displays inside an interactive experience. It honours those who designed, built and flew in America’s Space Shuttle Programme by recounting stories from astronauts, engineers and pilots.
Visitors learn about the key role NASA Johnson Space Center played in the shuttle’s development and see the future of space exploration through the interactive multi-media educational displays.
To visit Independence Plaza, visitors who have purchased an admission ticket can reserve a free timed ticket to view the smaller shuttle, enter the larger plane via a first-come, first-served line or walk around the plaza without waiting in lines.
