U.S. SPACE & ROCKET CENTER
One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805 DIRECTIONS
Since 1965
Here’s The Deal:
U.S. Space & Rocket Center is a place to Space Camp, Aviation Challenge Camp, a Smithsonian Affiliate, and the Official Visitor Center for NASA. Approximately 16 million people have toured the center since opening its doors in 1970. The vast majority of those visitants have been from out of state or from foreign nations. More than 550,000 annual guests are school students on field trips to their future. From America’s first satellite, Explorer I, to next-generation space vehicles like Sierra Nevada’s Dream Chaser, USSRC displays the past, present, and future of human spaceflight. Their Spacedome IMAX Theater brings you to several worlds with amazing documentary films like Hubble. Live demonstrations in the Discovery Theater will have you viewing space science in an entirely new light. Visitors can enjoy the 8K digital planetarium and digital dome experience. U.S. Space & Rocket Center affords free admission for children ages four and under.
SPECIALTY:
Collections, National Geographic Theater, Birthday Parties, Spark Lab, Planetarium, Field Trips, Museum Simulators, Mars Grill, Biergarten, Bus Tour Marshall Space Flight Center, Group Visits, Movies and Shows, Activities and Events, Children's Workshops, Featured Exhibitions, Day Camps, Tours & Homeschool Programs
Price: Adults (13 and up): $25
Children (5 to 12): $17
Discount: 10% discount on food and merchandise purchases at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for members View Coupon
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HUNTSVILLE BOTANICAL GARDEN
4747 Bob Wallace Avenue Southwest, Huntsville, AL 35805 DIRECTIONS
Since 1988
Here’s The Deal:
Huntsville Botanical Garden is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and a part of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society. It is the 112-acre garden that is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland, and bottomland forest. They are dedicated to promoting their community by maintaining living plant collections, giving strong educational programs, and participating in specialized research. The kid's garden consists of 8 themed areas and is a favorite destination for play, pretend, and hands-on learning. Their gift shop gives a thoughtfully curated collection of gifts for the home/garden, tasty southern gourmet items, books, and jewelry. Huntsville Botanical Garden offers free admission for members and children two and under.
SPECIALTY:
Art at the Garden, Grand Opening Activities, Seasonal Festivals, Gift Shop, Spring/Fall Plant Sale, Dining Options, Event Calendar, Adult and Children’s Programs, Corporate/Non-Profit Rentals, Garden Weddings, Private Events, Outdoor and Children’s Birthday Parties, Picnics & Field Trips
Price: Children (3-17): $9
Adults: $14
Military Personnel: $12
Student: $12
Seniors (55+): $12
Discount: 10% Discount in the Garden Gift Shop for members View Coupon
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HUNTSVILLE MUSEUM OF ART
300 Church Street Southwest, Huntsville, AL 35801 DIRECTIONS
Since 1970
Here’s The Deal:
The Huntsville Museum of Art is a non-profit public corporation founded by the City of Huntsville, AL, and administered by a city-appointed Museum Board. Its mission is to bring people and art together through collecting, preserving, exhibiting & interpreting the highest quality works of art. The museum seeks to foster an understanding of the visual arts and appreciation of artistic achievement. Almost 40,000 pupils visited the museum during a taste for splendor, Russian Imperial, and European Treasures from the Hillwood Museum. In addition to its displays, the museum offers art classes for kids and adults, lectures, special programs, and musical shows that add extra dimensions to the artwork. The Huntsville Museum of Art offers free admission for members and children age six and under.
SPECIALTY:
Shopping and Dining, Tours, Huntsville Museum of Art Logo Home Visit Current/ Past Permanent Exhibits, Traveling, Stender Interactive Gallery, Learn Accessible Works, Art Resources, Birthday Parties, Camps, Classes and Programs, Instructor’s Bios, Master Artist Workshops, Scholarships, Scout Programs & Events Calendar
Price: Adults: $12
Children (Ages 6-11): $5
Students: $5
Seniors (Ages 60+): $10
Military & Educators: $10