Space Center Houston's Galaxy Lights

Space Center Houston, and presenting sponsor Wellby Financial, announces Galaxy Lights—Houston's brightest space-themed holiday light show, beginning November 15, 2025, through January 4, 2026.

Now in its seventh year, Galaxy Lights returns as a cherished holiday tradition at Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center. At Galaxy Lights, guests can snap the perfect photo of our Apollo-themed lantern activations and take a stellar walk under the stars through our 200-foot LED light tunnel and our 30-foot-tall light display of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

Other highlights include LED lights swings under the 747 Boeing aircraft; a historic flown artifact permanently exhibited at Independence Plaza, right above the launch pad. Plus, guests can enjoy our crystal fireworks light show choreographed to an epic playlist, a 40-foot-tall shooting star light display, Apollo-themed lanterns, and daily screenings of the original film Holidays in Space, celebrating the season of giving through an astronaut’s perspective.

Conclude your Galaxy Lights experience by gathering around our complimentary fire pit stations, enjoying delicious hot cocoa and s’mores, or grab a can of the new Starbase brew, Go for Launch. It’s the perfect ending to a magical night of holiday fun in space for all ages!

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, and Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 are Low Sensory Night, designed for guests who prefer a quieter, less stimulating experience.