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Exploration Tower
670 Dave Nisbet Dr, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, United States
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Me
Review №1

The price was very inexpensive. The staff very knowledgeable and I enjoyed going on each floor experiencing what was there.Although I ‘m afraid of heights I had no problem going out onto the Observation deck. on the seventh floor they also have binoculars that you can use for free to look around I took many pictures and was very enjoyable. The view from the 7th was beautiful. They also sell Observation tickets on launch days how cool would that be.Every every floor had something to either read or look at.

Da
Review №2

Great place, wonderful views all the way around. The staff were friendly and helpful. The tower was filled with local history of the port and surrounding areas. Wonderful for familys. Also a nice little gift shop there as well. They also have a big simulator so you can try to dock a ship. Also the price is 6 dollars per adult not bad at all. Definitely coming back would definitely recommend.

Ma
Review №3

Interesting for a short stop. Offers great views of Port Canaveral from the 7th floor observation deck. Other floors offer small displays about port operations, history, space launches, and a gift shop. Nothing is in depth, but it is an interesting collection. Some of the interactive displays like ship piloting werent functioning. Plentiful free parking is available.

Ma
Review №4

We came over from Orlando to watch a launch. Their website said they would be open today 10/24 from 10am-5pm. When we arrived the sign on the door said they would open at 11:30am. 9 minutes AFTER the launch! We even called to make sure of the hours and the recording said check the website. Thanks for nothing.

Ad
Review №5

We had a great visit! The views from the 7th floor outside deck were astounding. Exhibits were informative although some interactive exhibits didnt work, hence the 4 stars. Very inexpensive. Nice gift shop.

Fa
Review №6

Due to corona virus only the first and seventh floor were open but the view was so beautiful! It was very educational as well. There is an elevator so no need to climb up the stairs.

Ro
Review №7

The bottom floor, top floor are the only ones open however its was still a great space to get the low down on the area. Its top floor was cool, the glass manatee wine stoppers are awesome gifts!

du
Review №8

Nice little exploration tower overlooking Port Canaveral. Has small museum-like displays on each floor. A nice place to take a detour to when you have nothing else planned. Went there after going ro Kennedy Space Center.

Ma
Review №9

An affordable area attraction with seven floors including observation deck perfect for rocket launches or cruise ship sail aways. Smallish learning center with floors focusing on Port Canaveral and the Space Coast. Neat virtual reality piloting experience. Theres a movie too, gift shop, coffee shop, and you can even rent space here for whatever. Its an ultra modern contemporary building with awe inspiring bathrooms perfect for photo ops.

Ja
Review №10

We came for a UCFPBS event and wow this place was really neat. The views from the top are super neat as you can see the port and the ocean which arent really things I care for but still people like that. The exhibits that were out while we were there were near, some local historic some just sea care type things. I liked how every floor had something different. Definitely a cool place to visit that doesnt take too much time out of your schedule.

De
Review №11

An observation deck plus 3 floors of exhibits related to history and development of Port Canaveral. Admission is priced right at $4 per person for seniors and military.Small gift shop and cafe is on the 1st floor. A couple of exhibits are interactive, the rest are articles, artifacts, art work, and a 10 minute movie. Huge unisex bathrooms are large enough to accommodate a small family - and theyre very clean.Theres not much to do here but theres plenty to learn about Port Canaveral and its an interesting way pass time.

Je
Review №12

We came here in the evening to watch the SpaceX Starlink launch. As non locals with kids in tow it really made life easy. It wasnt too busy and there was ample parking. We could sit inside until launch and then move outside on to one of two outdoor balconies. Well worth the price for its value. It is also a very stunning building!

Li
Review №13

I thought this was an excellent place. Amazing view from the tower. Nice place to go for a walk and there is even a little museum inside.

Me
Review №14

Amazing museum with just the right amount of information to not be overwhelming. Organized well. Great view from the observation deck.

Ro
Review №15

Great place to learn about the port Canaveral area as well as experience great views from the different levels of the tower. Well laid out, very informative, yours available. Plenty of parking. Easy walk over to the port area, shops and restaurants. Very easy to see from almost anywhere in the area. Convenient hours.

Ha
Review №16

Awesome place to take the kids, as a local its nice to watch the cruise ships come and go. Also a great location to watch the rocket launches.

Ev
Review №17

Great place. Was very interesting to visit it.You can explore how it was built and developed, about history of that place, about Space and Ocean port, about habitat and much more.I recommend you to go to the great outside observe deck on level 7 and slowly go down entertaining each level.You can try to navigate ship, or make a wave. Check short film on level 3 its starting each 30 minutes.So tickets are cheap and youll got much more for that money...

Ri
Review №18

Great place to visit for the low price. Museum displays offer something for all ages. The modern facility is new, clean and well attended by staff. I recommend a coffee at the cafe.But, the video in the theatre could be so much more. It’s just unabashed boasting of the Port Authority to the wrong audience.

Al
Review №19

I went there during Covid, all floor were closed except for the observation deck and the store, but I already knew that as the had it posted on their webpage. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The place is very clean and modern and the observation deck was beautiful. I’d like to go again when all floors are open.

Ke
Review №20

Really informative. This is like a mini museum of the port. This is a great place to stop with an amazing view of the port from the top.

J.
Review №21

Growing up in the 60s on the West Coast, I was fascinated with space exploration and Cape Canaveral. This was my 1st time at the Cape, and with 3 grade school grand children in tow. It really was a fabulous Exploration.Hands on displays teaching young and old the history of the Cape. The top floor is the observation deck where rocket launches can be viewed, as well as the workings of the dock terminals for cargo and cruise ships. Cafe and gift shop, as well as many other places to eat close by.

Ke
Review №22

Exploration Tower has interactive displays of the space coast and the Port Canaveral area. The admission fee is reasonable. Dont miss the 7th floor observation deck overlooking the entire Port Canaveral. With the free binoculars, you may even see space rockets prepared for launch.

lo
Review №23

Really nice place with a few small museums inside including a gift shop and cafe. Highly recommend!

Ju
Review №24

The architecture is awesome and you can find nice information about port cañaveral and cocoa beach history.

An
Review №25

USD 6.50 + tax is the entrance fee for foreigners. Local residents pay USD 4.00It is underwhelming and not much to see, it feels like its a nicely put together little exhibition by a college. The view from above is also just okay. I hope there are far more beautiful and breathtaking quality places to see in US.4th floor was closed for a private event today and there was a simulator thing that was out of order . Tsk tsk.

Ge
Review №26

Most of the facilities are closed but I cant wait to see the whole thing.

St
Review №27

Beautiful building. No skimping on this edifice. Nice views from the top floor. Interesting film. Nice gift shop. It was very empty when we arrived, almost looked like it closed. (And it was Christmas week.)

Ke
Review №28

Cool place to see. Plan to spend at least 2hrs there. Watch the movie and explore all 7 levels. Great views and the coffee shop had good coffee! Friendly staff, shout out to Kevin there who did a great job with our group.

Ky
Review №29

A cool tower with some history of Cape Canaveral and the Port. Great view of the port from the top, for only $6.50.The tower is a vertical museum, with each floor containing information about the area, the port, or space exploration on the Cape.You could comfortably spend 1.5-2 hours exploring the tower.

Br
Review №30

Exploration Tower is located at Port Canaveral. Very modern structure, with free parking and lots of fun exhibits for learning. The views are amazing. Definitely worth the admission fee.

Ka
Review №31

Loved the exhibits & all information. My niece had great time & enjoyed seeing cruise liners in port!! Will visit again on next trip to Florida!!

Le
Review №32

Place was sweet but dang covid has every floor closed besides the observation deck. Free to go in currently because of that so go take a sweet pic of the ships.

ou
Review №33

Brilliant little find. The day we visited, mid week term time, it was very quiet and we were able to take our time and enjoy. Lots of history to be told and some really good information about the are. Most of all though, the views are amazing. It was a clear day and we could see the V.A.B. at Kennedy Space Centre!Oh, and, on our way in there was something big scurrying in the water, I may be mistaken but I thought I caught glimpse of a croc foot in the commotion. What ever it was didnt come near us though, probably just scared of crazy tourists with cameras :D

An
Review №34

Love this place. Great view, great history.

No
Review №35

The Exploration Tower was pretty neat. There was a brief movie about Port Canaveral that plays every hour on the hour. Then there were three floors of exhibits. One about space and two about the port. We spent about an hour there. It wasnt crowded at all. The views from the observation deck were awesome. We got tickets online for $1.50 less. Not sure I would have paid the regular price, but for $10 for the two of us it was a nice way to spend an hour. The bathrooms were very nice. The snack bar didnt have much. Only some candy and granola bars. I really liked the hanging sculptures made out of trash.

Pa
Review №36

Nice walk around the exploration tower which has pretty colored changing lights. Very romantic. Waterfront restaurants such as RJ Gators, Rustys,Fishlips and Grills. Deep sea fishing and Casino Boat just down the road. Watch rocket launch with great visability.

Te
Review №37

Great view from the observation floor. Nice displays on the other floors.

Sa
Review №38

Came here for a SpaceX launch and landing and wasnt disappointed. First day launch cancelled but ticket was valid the next day which was a nice gesture. Came back to fantastic launch with great view of launch and landing

Te
Review №39

Its worth the price. If you can get into the tower during a launch that would be the place to watch! It also would be cool to see the cruiser ships heading out or back in from there. There are excellent views. The theater was closed when we were there so we didnt get to see that.

Sh
Review №40

This was a nice way to pass the time. 7 floors to check out. A nice 15 to 20 min. Movie. Beautiful views from the top!

Jo
Review №41

Cool place to explore but dinner of the exhibits werent working the day we were there or I would have given it 5 stars

De
Review №42

The service was amazing, fast elevators. Very clean... incredible bathrooms... VERY NICE!!

Am
Review №43

I kept driving by this place and I finally stopped. It is an excellent little museum about Florida, a great spot to watch the launches, and even has a meeting room you can rent.

kr
Review №44

I sauntered through every floor, read most everything and enjoyed a solid peaceful hour. Ill need more time for the floor which accommodates NASA history. The tower project will give you the best perspective of Port Canaveral FL!

I'
Review №45

This stop was worth it. Low cost to get in. Cool information inside about past rockets launches. The view from the top is nice, you can look out and see the NASA building from up there and see the cruise ships in the harbour. The movie isnt that great and the screen really isnt as big as you would think it claims to be, but if youre killing time check it out anyways. Small little gift shop and cafe on the first floor. Staff there are really helpful with any local questions you may have.

Ha
Review №46

The previous film they show every 30 minutes highlighted the history of the port and the space program. The new film is a 25 minute commercial for the cruise ship companies. Interesting but not as informative. Views from the top deck are excellent and the exhibits are very interesting.

Re
Review №47

We love the Exploration Tower in Port Canaveral! Totally worth the $4 to go lookout on the top floor and see down the beach and over the water. Its a great place to take out of area friends when they come visit! It looks amazing at night too!

Li
Review №48

Great way to spend a day wandering around. Lots to look at and a very cool setup being on multiple floors. The price to get in is extremely reasonable. The gift shop and concession stand were a little pricey in my opinion, but its not necessary to get something there... although, we did of course The observation deck on the top floor is very awesome. The staff were all very professional and nice. My daughter and I really had a great time for a great price.

Ev
Review №49

Not bad if u wanna look at the big cruise ships or Cape Canaveral from the tower. We went with the discounted tickets for military/seniors $4 each. We felt it was worth it. Short educational film played every hour.

jm
Review №50

A nice place to stop and visit each floor of the tower. Historical information on Cape Canaveral and Space Program. Nice views

Ro
Review №51

Very far view over harbour and 528 to the West and to the Atlantic East. Interesting information about history and a short movie for latest efforts spending and future. Only the ship simulator does not work every time I go there. Worth the fee.

mi
Review №52

As an adult for the price ($6.50), its great. Lots of details that I probably missed. The giant touch screen table looked really cool with lots of info. Nice views from the observation deck. Could benefit from a few more binoculars. Maybe some facing towards inland Florida and not just the port/coast.I had my two kids (4 & 6). They liked the boat driving simulator. Wasnt a whole lot of other things to keep them interested for more than a split second. Some more hands on exhibits would be nice. But again for the price, I was happy.

Em
Review №53

Nice museum, great displays and even better views! A family favorite!

Li
Review №54

Fun place with a great view. It was so pretty looking out over Port Canaveral. This is a very inexpensive place to learn a little, have a little fun, and see some amazing sights.

Da
Review №55

Great place to learn about this part of Florida. Good price with a beautiful view.

Ku
Review №56

Nice clean place. Very nice views of the area including the space center and cruise ships.

An
Review №57

Very educational about the Port. Kids loved the view etc...

Ja
Review №58

Sadly didnt get a chance to go inside but its a beautiful place to walk around and enjoy your evening before going to supper!

Gr
Review №59

Great panoramic views of the area from the observation deck, and a descent museum good enough for a 30 min Air Conditioned refresher, to escape the FL humidity. Theres not a whole lot of items exhibited besides information about the local area, and the 10 minute video clip was only a marketing piece about Port Canaveral. I could see this as a fun event venue, or rocket launch watching party site.

Da
Review №60

If youre in the area this is a great economic, historic, and educational stop. Recommended

Ci
Review №61

Very nice place to visit.

Wi
Review №62

We viewed the second SpaceX Falcon Heavy from the 7th floor outside deck. It was 14mi form LC-39a but only 7mi from LZ-1 & 2. There are closer venues, but this was a great spot to watch this particular launch.

Fl
Review №63

Very neat place to stop and look out over the port. Green space outside to walk, and multiple floors inside filled with activities and history. Also nice balcony on top.

Pr
Review №64

This place is a lovely hidden gem. Being able to look at the cruise ships and look at the water was great. The building was clean and very comfortable, and the different levels were very educational and fun. For the price of admission compared to the amount of time you can spend here its a great value! The gift shop they offer also has some cute gifts to bring home from a vacation!

Ma
Review №65

Awesome view of the Pitt and surrounding area.

Ke
Review №66

My girlfriend and I came here with my friend who knew of the place. If it werent for my friend, we wouldnt have known of this viewing tower. It was really cool getting to go inside and seeing some of the history behind the place, as well as giant sharks made from recycled plastic found in the ocean. Each floor has its own setting, and tells a new story. From the roof of the building, we were able to see the NASA Space Center. As a bonus, the landing pad was docked in the port for us to see.The only negative were the viewing telescopes, as they didnt add much magnification to the already stellar view.

St
Review №67

Not bad stop if your in area

Ke
Review №68

Was here for a conference and the meeting space was very nice, modern and clean. View was stunning.

S
Review №69

Great place to learn how to live sustainably and protect the environment/ocean. Fun to walk through as well. I love the surfing board.

To
Review №70

Top floor very cool. Not very interesting inside though.

Jo
Review №71

Nice grounds around the tower as well for walking and picture taking. Interesting architecture and space coast museum style displays. Lots of regional history.

Ke
Review №72

While on a NCL excursion we visited this building. It affords a wonderful view of the port facility and some SpaceX toys. However, tour of this port was nothing more than a commercial. The tour guy seemed impressed by the billions of $$ invested, we were not!

sh
Review №73

This place is really outdated and when I was there my family and I got very bored very fast. They need more interactive attractions, touchscreens and maybe even a virtual reality attraction too. That will get the young people more interested in going.

Je
Review №74

Ee were able to have a clear view of the launch of the Falcon 9

Ed
Review №75

Interesting exhibits with a great view of the Port. Ask for the locals discount.

Ad
Review №76

Wonderful experience! Museum and Incredible Views.

Ni
Review №77

Can’t beat the views! Learned a lot about the history of the port, and loved the sculptures made of plastic! Highly recommended, especially for the price!

C
Review №78

Awesome view, lucky us that the cruise ship was entering the port when we were in n the 7th level observation deck.

De
Review №79

Great historical perspective on Port Canaveral area. Beautiful view of the cruise ships. Plentiful and convenient free parking, and inexpensive admission price.

ma
Review №80

Such a beautiful place and a touch of history

Ko
Review №81

Nice place to visit, some of the interactive displays were broken. Nice view from the top..

Ra
Review №82

This place is awesome! I think it was like $11 per person to view the tower and was well worth it.... the top had to be my favorite but it is FULL of lots of great things for the kids. A gift shop and even fun history

Ty
Review №83

Beautiful, great views of the port

De
Review №84

Worth the money to go into the tower. Watched several cruise ships leaving the port from here. Scenery is phenomenal from the top!

Al
Review №85

Interesting attractions for the most part. Good history of Port Canaveral.

Ja
Review №86

It has a great view of the harbor and interesting exhibits. Had a great time watching the port and learning about different aspects of Port Canaveral

Ji
Review №87

Beautiful views of Titusville and surrounding areas. Great information on the history of the land. Inexpensive to get in.

Ju
Review №88

The 7 story tower offers wonderful history of the Space Coast. The view on the 7th floor outdoor observation deck is awesome! You can see the entire port and KSC! Highly recommend this to visitors and locals.

Ro
Review №89

Was expecting something that was a little more port related. The movie mentioned the mobile crane three or four times - we get it, they are proud of the crane. A lot of the interactive exhibits didnt function properly if at all. Sad to say we were somewhat embarrassed bringing out of town guests to this attraction.

pe
Review №90

Great way to start our adventure at the Cape. Best view...check (BIG check!) Informative museum...check. Friendly helpful staff...check

Ma
Review №91

This place is a wonderful place to find local history. Amazing structure, lots to see and learn about.

Bo
Review №92

Non expensive information on local Port Canaveral with good 20 minute movie and great observation deck of cruise ships.

Le
Review №93

This place is an interesting place to visit.

Er
Review №94

Stopped in to waste some time before my flight home. Glad I stopped. The tower has 7 floors of information and artifacts from the port dating back to the 1400s. Very interesting if your into that kind of stuff. The 7th floor has an observation deck that gives you a great view of the port.

Gr
Review №95

The structure is unique and the staff is wonderful. Each floor has a different theme and is very educational. I went for the fireworks on 2 July but was underwhelmed due to the distance from the tower to the fireworks. Ill find a different location next year but with that said a visit to the tower itself is worth the trip.

Ne
Review №96

I guess it was nice but didnt get to go in. Ots closed at 5pm

Ti
Review №97

Its NOT the devils claw people. What a fabulous time to educate yourself about space exploration aside from NASA. Were local and 100% recommend the $4 admission.

Ma
Review №98

An interesting overview of Port Canaveral and the surrounding area. Not a big museum, but a nice place to spend an hour or so. Very inexpensive, great views and very clean. Its educational and historical ..... not a theme park. Will gladly return with visitors in the future. Not a good choice for young children.

Ge
Review №99

Primary interesting for the view from the top, plus a few exhibits detailing the history of the area.

Vi
Review №100

Nice tower and view on level 7. Breezy and good place to take pictures. There just weren’t that many interactive things to do as they claimed, and most of them were out of order. It’d be great if you were a space and history geek, lots of info.

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  • Address:670 Dave Nisbet Dr, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, United States
  • Site:http://www.explorationtower.com/
  • Phone:+1 321-394-3408
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:10am–5pm
  • Friday:10am–5pm
  • Saturday:10am–5pm
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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