Exploration Tower

Truly fun experience. Great view and exciting things to see and learn from. Would definitely recommend it if your in the area.

Had a great time with my wife here today.
There was a lot of informative stuff about this part of Florida and the port that we never knew about. Make sure you drive the boat simulator. The bathroom sinks are cool as heck. Finally get your $ 1.00 off admission in the coupon book at the entrance door. Have fun.
Kevin T.

Really neat place to visit while in Port Canaveral. 7 levels of really interesting information and exhibits, plus a small theater that shows a video about the area. It’s also a great place to take photos of the cruise ships and NASA launch pads from the top observation level. This would be a really neat place to hold a wedding or event.
Only $ 6.50 admission. They also offer a small café and gift shop. Well worth it!

Very well done attraction, yes attraction here in Florida we don’t have many places that are built for public use without a charge for admission. I’ve always thought if it’s built for the arts or education and is not privately funded maybe just maybe it could be open to the public free of charge so everyone can enjoy it and I think this would be one of those places. I understand that there is a cost for operating and maintaining these facilities, so maybe kids under the age of 12 and senior citizens could be free which could actually increase the number of visitors and revenue from the paid admission of the adults.
Putting this aside it is a beautiful structure and is filled with educational exhibits of everything from the space program to the navigation of the shipping lanes and there are also a few interesting interactive exhibits that let you pilot a boat into a harbor, create waves and move sand from the ocean to the beaches. It’s very similar to some science centers I’ve visited. The observation deck is located on the 7^th floor and provides an exquisite view of the cruise ships, the port and a 360 degree view of the area.
EXPLORATION TOWER HOURS
Monday — Sunday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Closed for major holidays
EXPLORATION TOWER ADMISSION
General Admission
Adult $ 6.50 (plus tax)
Adult Annual Pass $ 22.50 (plus tax)
Child Annual Pass $ 15.00 (plus tax)
Brevard Residents
Adult $ 4.00 (plus tax)
Child (3 – 10) $ 2.50 (plus tax)
Adult Annual Pass $ 19.50 (plus tax)
Child Annual Pass $ 13.50 (plus tax)
Military Discount
Admisssion $ 4.00 (plus tax)
Senior Rates
Admission $ 4.00 (plus tax)

Cape Canaveral’s newest gem is right here. Five stories if I remember correctly of interesting exhibits and a great gift shop with the most spectacular views. They actually allow you to see rocket launches if there’s no private event going on for a fee and I can’t think of a better spot to watch a rocket launch. The admission fee is modest and there’s a discount for senior citizens!

An unexpected delight. Relaxed museum type atmosphere with indoor and outdoor activities. Fun for all ages. Took the kids and my parents. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a break from the amusement parks and the beach.

beautiful bldg. and view at the top. Every floor has an adventure.

I was actually really surprised at how much fun was packed into the Exploration Tower. We came as a group and started on the 7^th floor. It was so beautiful and a lot of fun to watch the ships pass by. Inside, all of the floors had really interesting displays. I liked how they were designed for all ages and included a lot of interactive things to do. The building itself is absolutely gorgeous. I wish we could come watch a rocket launch from here! Maybe one day!
I think that this is a must stop if you are in the area!

When here after visiting the tall ship, Galeon Andalucia at Port Canaveral. We receive complimentary tickets to visit the exploration tower when we were visiting the tall ship. What a pleasant surprise. The exhibition tower is seven stories high, and you can see the entire Port Canaveral and the city of cocoa and Cocoa Beach from the seventh floor deck.
There is a really neat auditorium on the third floor. You walk into an auditorium with seats, facing the harbor. there is no obvious screen. At the scheduled time, shades come down to block off light coming in, then a video screen comes down from the ceiling. A 15 minute presentation on the history of Port Canaveral and surrounding areas is presented. it takes you from the very beginning in the 1500s and it’s association with St. Augustine. Then goes right into the beginning of the port in the 1950s along with the space program, then takes you to the mega port that it is today.
There is a lovely souvenir shop when you first come in, and a café to the one side of the first floor. I found everything very fairly priced, no price gouging here.
Our trip to the exploration tower made for a very lovely afternoon, and we were able to do it at our own pace.

Okay, here’s my review… It’s a 7 story building and each level gets smaller. There’s a gift shop, a video about the area and some timeline exhibits that include things from the area including NASA, citrus and cruise ships and such. It’s a very modern building so there’s a lot architecturally to look at and yes, we all thought the bathrooms were even cool. The observation deck was by far my favorite as we watched the storm roll in from the ocean. There’s also a video game where you can steer the ships and boats through the port. I think you should allow two hours to check it out and expect to pay about $ 4 for kids and $ 6 for adults. It’s a super easy adventure if you want to do something before going to eat at one of the restaurants to watch the cruise ships go out. The cruise ships go out on Saturdays and Sundays between four and five and Rusty’s and Grills are my favorite picks to eat out there.

Nice place and museum.

As a teacher and a local resident of Cape Canaveral, I have found this to be a great experience for kids and adults. Everyone will love the Port Canaveral movie and all of the hands-​on actvities. You get a lot of bang for your buck as it’s only $ 4.00 for adults and $ 2.50 for kids. If you time it right, at about 4:30, you can catch the cruise ships leaving the port. There are restaurants near by and of course, Jetty Park. Make a day of it!

This place is incredible, it has been open for a few months now and the greater Cove area plan is going to get better when the whole area comes together. This tower is the architectural focal point and an absolute must if new to the area!!! Take the tour it is very affordable and you can lear a lot about the local area, the state, space program and much more. The views are incredible from two outdoor balconies and watching a rocket launch is memorable!!!

The new Exploration Tower at Port Canaveral is a win. It has seven stories of museum exhibits explaining the history and region of the area. Visitors walk through gardens to a building that looks like a sailboat upon a pond. Cost is $ 6.50 for adults – we paid $ 4 each as seniors. The. movie shows every 20 minutes. Two toys are fun. One is a table where you can read about different places in the area and what happened for several era. The other is a computer simulation that allows visitors to guide a pilot boat out to a vessel to be docked. The upper floor is a lookout tower where you can see many of the cruise ships, military and civil vessels ie the coast guard. The orange industry, military battles and sunken ships and native life are some of the topics covered. The gift shop sells clothing, toys etc. And the café has muffins, drinks, chocolates and ice cream.