Air Force Space and Missile History Center
The Air Force Space and Missile History Center, an extension of the museum, is located just outside the south gate of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Admission is free. No Cape access pass is required. The History Center contains historic information and displays for each Launch Complex (LC) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
A gift shop and rest rooms are available inside the building. The shaded picnic area is just outside the History Center door, so bring your lunch and enjoy the afternoon. Cold drinks are available for purchase inside.
Hours of operation:
- Tuesday-Friday 9AM-2PM
- Saturday 9AM-5PM
- Sunday Noon-4PM
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day
From the south and east (Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach) - Travel north on A1A, exit right onto SR 401 ("A" Cruise Terminal exit) and drive over the Barge Canal drawbridge. You will begin to see signs to the Air Force Space Museum and History Center at this point. Continue past the North Cruise Terminals and the North Port (two traffic lights). Stay in the right lane and look for the traffic light ahead after passing the fuel storage tanks and Cape Pass & Identification building. Turn right at the traffic light with the red & white NAVAHO missile, then immediately turn left into the parking lot driveway. Blue and white signs will direct you to the History Center directly behind the SpaceX Launch Control Center. From the west and north (Orlando and I-95) - Travel east on SR 528 (Beachline - Bennett Causeway), exit right at SR 401, ("A" Cruise Terminal exit) and drive over the Barge Canal drawbridge. You will begin to see signs to the Air Force Space Museum and History Center at this point. Continue past the North Cruise Terminals and the North Port (two traffic lights). Stay in the right lane and look for the traffic light ahead after passing the fuel storage tanks and Cape Pass & Identification building. Turn right at the traffic light with the red & white NAVAHO missile, then immediately turn left into the parking lot driveway. Blue and white signs will direct you to the History Center directly behind the SpaceX Launch Control Center. Or, use the map (right) - Zoom in on the map to see exactly where we are. Blue and white signs will direct you to the History Center directly behind the SpaceX Launch Control Center. |
• Public Tours of Cape Canaveral depart from the History Center every Wednesday and Thursday
• Take a virtual museum tour if you can't visit in person
• Public tours of Vandenberg Air Force Base are available the second Wednesday of each month
• City of Cape Canaveral 50th Anniversary
• Historical Markers, Monuments and Signs
Click on the rocket icon at the top of selected pages to see related gift shop items.
The History Center gift shop carries many unique items
Download and print the History Center advertising card (includes 10% gift shop discount for the History Center gift shop only - cannot be used for online purchases)
