Space Center Houston commemorates Apollo 11 50th anniversary

Monday, July 22, 2019
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Space Center Houston is throwing a party 50 years in the making.

Celebration is underway at Space Center Houston


Saturday marked 50 years since America put humans on the moon.

To celebrate, Space Center Houston had a full day of activities.

Performers share how honored they are to be at Space Center Houston


For the remainder of the weekend, Space Center Houston prices aren't changing. It's $29.95 for anyone over 12.

For kids 4 to 11, it's $24.95.

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The museum has extended hours over the next week.

Golden Knights parachute into Space Center Houston to kick off Apollo 11 celebration


There are pop-up science labs, new Apollo exhibits and tram tours to the restored Mission Control.

Houston museam of natural science celebrates Apollo 11


On Saturday, Space Center Houston closes at midnight.

"You're going to have fun," Harris said. "You're going to learn. You're going to immerse yourself in the latest in space exploration."

You can get a rundown of Saturday's festivities at the Space Center Houston website.

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