A visit to the Expedition Center is a learning experience that engages students, transforming them into scientists, engineers or researchers on a simulated space expedition. It expands a classroom to distant planets; it turns learning into inspiration and students into explorers.
At the Expedition Center, we focus on skills far beyond space science – we use the excitement of space travel as a foundation for interdisciplinary tasks and life skills that can turn a moment of success into a lifetime of difference.
To Make Your Reservation:
- Choose a location
Participants have the choice of participating in the Expedition Center mission at either HMNS Hermann Park or the George Observatory. - Choose a mission option
Expedition options vary based on age and group size. Use the information below to determine which option fits your group: - Book Now!
| Option Name | Grade | Special Characteristics | Length | Fee* | Number of Participants |
| Junior Expedition | Grades 1 – 3 Ages 6 -8 |
Participants act only as astronauts, one adult required per 2 children to help with reading. Moon landing. | 1.5 hours | $185 | 22 students, 1 adult per 2 astronauts required |
| Mini Mars Expedition | Grades 4 – 8
Ages 9 – 13 |
Participants act only as astronauts. Mars landing. | 1 hour | $160 | Maximum of 22 astronauts |
| Mini Moon Expedition | Grades 4 – 8
Ages 9 – 13 |
Participants act only as astronauts. Moon landing. | 1 hour | $160 | Maximum of 22 astronauts |
| Full Expedition | Grades 4 -8
Ages |
Participants act as astronauts and mission control specialists, landing on the moon and on Mars. | 2 hours | $280 | Maximum of 44 astronauts |
| Advanced Mini Expedition | 7 – 12 | Harder tasks. Participants act only as astronauts. Mars landing. | 1 hour | $160 | 12 – 20 students |
| Advanced Full Expedition | 8 – 12 | Harder tasks. Participants act as both astronauts and mission controllers. Landings on Moon and Mars. | 2 hours | $280 | 24 – 40 students |
| Corporate Team Building Mini Mars Expedition | Adults Only | Harder tasks. Adult participants act only as astronauts. Mars landing | 1.5 hours | $300 | Maximum of 22 astronauts |
| Corporate Team Building Full Expedition | Adults Only | Harder tasks. Participants act as both astronauts and expedition specialists. Landings on Moon and Mars. | 2.5 hours | $500 | Maximum of 44 astronauts |
