Home School Day | October 2026

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Discover space science and engineering through innovative activities at our Home School Day! This incredible event provides a discount for home-schooled families to learn about space exploration and engage in an unforgettable day of inspiring STEM activities. Every Home School Day this year begins at 8 a.m., which means Home School Day guests get an extra hour to explore before the center opens to the public. Purchase your ticket in advance to take advantage of our Home School Day discount. Tickets purchased before the day of the event are $14.95. Ticket sales will end one week before the day of the event. Any tickets not used for a specific event date may be used at a later time. Did you know? Members receive free admission to Home School Day. Join today! Already a member? Reserve your free tickets here! Dates, all at 8:00 am: Friday, October 16, 2026; Friday, November 13, 2026; Friday, December 11, 2026; Friday, January 15, 2027; Friday, February 12, 2027; Friday, March 26, 2027; Friday, April 16, 2027; Friday, May 28, 2027. Note: Schedule subject to change. Each Home School Day will have a schedule filled with classroom-based activities and hands-on experiences for all ages. Board the NASA Tram Tour and experience NASA Johnson Space Center. Explore Rocket Park and the massive Saturn V rocket as well as a new one-of-a-kind bronze statue depicting the Apollo 13 crew. Walk underneath the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to get a close-up look at an important piece of reusable technology that has improved our potential for space travel. Get a glimpse into the space program from an astronaut's perspective in our Astronaut Mission Memories presentations at 11:30 a.m. and 1:20 p.m. in Space Center Theater. Purchase your ticket in advance to take advantage of our Home School Day discount. Tickets purchased before the day of the event are $14.95. Ticket sales will end one week before the day of the event. Any tickets not used for a specific event date are non-refundable and can be rescheduled to another Home School Day event within a year of purchase.