Apollo/Saturn V Center — Attraction in Titusville

This exhibition hall is a must see for anyone interested in space exploration. You really just don't grasp the massive size of the Saturn V until you see it in person. The entrance takes you into a couple of rooms where you will watch videos about the mission. Yes, the information in them is "dated" as some call it, but that is due to the fact that the missions occurred in the late 60's-early 70's. The videos themselves were interesting and updated. From there you go into a mock control room and "experience" launch day, then you are off to the museum which is the highlight. A Saturn V rocket is on display and it is just gigantic. lots of other displays to look at here as well, we could have spent all day here.

There is a cafe (we didn't check it out) and a gift shop (not much different than the other gift shop, just on a smaller scale). We chose to do the launch simulation- it was not earth shattering or theme-park level entertainment, but it gives you a good idea of what it would feel like to be launched into space. It is very quick, only a few minutes form start to finish, and is not recommended for anyone sensitive to vertigo or vibration (it jostles you 90% of the time bc, we, you are on a rocket launching into space). I get motion sick pretty easy and had no trouble on this.

Overall this was definitely a stop worth making. Take the bus out here, you...

In my opinion you shouldn't visit Kennedy Space Center without visiting this section. To see the scale of the Saturn V rocket up close is amazing. Even better if you can go for a night launch. There are so many little small things to view in the center. There are 2 food places and gift shops as well. You can watch a rocket launch from here as long as you pay extra to get the bus ride out there for the launch. It is the closest spot available to the public to watch a launch. I think you are between 3-4 miles from 39a and 39b. If the weather is going to be cold bring a jacket because it can get windy and chilly. If it's summer it's going to be hot and possibly lots of mosquitoes some bring spray. Also bring sunscreen too because Florida sun is no joke. Sunglasses too because you will be looking at the sky a lot. I found the staff at the facility very welcoming and helpful and eager to answer the smallest question. If you are a photographer, and attending a launch they do allow tripods and big "pro" grade cameras. The longer the better. I'd recommend at least 200mm but more is better in this situation....

Part of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, the Apollo Saturn V Center is an integral part of any visit. Admission includes a bus ride from the Visitor Complex to the Apollo Saturn V Center, and a brief tour of key NASA/KSC sites along the way. This ~20 minute driving tour of both historic & active launch complexes includes plenty of info & anecdotes. If possible, I recommend trying to ride the last bus leaving KSCVC in the afternoon - the driver isn't in a hurry.

Once at the Apollo Saturn V Center, you'll enjoy short films, interactive exhibits, a mock-up lunar lander, and of course the Apollo rocket mounted overhead. This rocket was originally ready to launch until the Apollo program was de-funded in the early 70's.

From here, you can view most launch pads, and on launch days, you can even watch a launch from the bleachers - the general public doesn't get much closer than this.

Food & beverages are also available here, with indoor and...