Children's Museums

Sands Space History Center

Name: Sands Space History Center
Address: 100 Spaceport Way Building 90328, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, Cape Canaveral, FL, US
Telephone: (321) 853-1919
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (706 reviews)

📍 100 Spaceport Way Building 90328, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

📞 (321) 853-1919

🌐 ccspacemuseum.org/artifacts/history-center

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	9 AM–4 PM
Wednesday	9 AM–4 PM
Thursday	9 AM–4 PM
Friday	9 AM–4 PM
Saturday	9 AM–5 PM
Sunday	12–4 PM

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Quick Facts

Type: Science Center
Admission: Free
Location: Just outside south gate of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
Highlights: Historic space artifacts including Apollo capsules, rocket engines, and missile nose cones
Amenities: Gift shop, restrooms, picnic area

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The museum houses an authentic Mercury Boilerplate Capsule, one of the earliest spacecraft test vehicles from the Mercury program era of space exploration
⭐No Cape access pass is required to visit the Sands Space History Center, making it uniquely accessible compared to other attractions at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
⭐The museum features a scavenger hunt experience for all ages that encourages interactive exploration of the exhibits, making it an educational game-like activity
⭐The collection includes hardware from multiple space programs including Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and research vehicles like ASSET, spanning decades of American space exploration history

💬 What Visitors Say

💬No Cape access pass required to visit the History Center—it's completely free and walk-in accessible, making it an easy spontaneous stop without advance planning or special credentials needed.
💬Bring a packed lunch and use the shaded picnic area outside to extend your visit affordably, as there's no on-site food service but the outdoor space is designed for dining.
💡Ask staff or volunteers about the scavenger hunt activity upon arrival—visitors report it significantly enhances engagement by turning the museum exploration into an interactive game suitable for all ages.
💡The volunteer and staff members are consistently praised as knowledgeable and welcoming; engage them directly with questions about exhibits and space history for a richer, more personalized educational experience.
💬Plan 1-2 hours for your visit; while the museum is compact, the interactive displays and engaging volunteer interactions make it rewarding without requiring an all-day commitment.