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Space Adventure BC: A NASA Experience in Santa Catarina

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Balneário Camboriú is now home to the largest collection of original NASA artifacts outside the United States — and it’s all inside Space Adventure, a theme park that opened in March 2024, recreating the experience of a space mission right on the Santa Catarina coast.

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Space Adventure is located at Av. das Flores, 455, and is open daily from 9 AM to 7 PM (last entry at 6 PM). Museum tickets cost around R$ 89.90 (full price) and R$ 44.90 (half price) as of July 2026 — set aside 2 to 3 hours for the full visit. Here’s what to expect from the experience, ticket prices, and tips to make the most of your trip.

Spanning over 4,000 square meters, the park was built as an educational and interactive space, bringing together artifacts and replicas tied to the Apollo missions, the American space program, and the exploration of the universe.

Beachfront buildings in Balneário Camboriú, the city where Space Adventure is located
Space Adventure is located in the Dos Estados neighborhood, near the Balneário Camboriú waterfront. | Photo: Thamsanqa Mxoli / Pexels

What is Space Adventure

Space Adventure is Brazil’s first NASA-themed park, featuring eight immersive rooms dedicated to different aspects of space exploration. The idea is to blend historical artifacts with technology: 360º simulators recreate the launch and liftoff of spacecraft, making the visit feel more like an experience than a traditional museum.

Tickets, prices, and hours

The park is open daily from 9 AM to 7 PM, with last entry at 6 PM (as of Jul/2026). A museum-only ticket costs around R$ 89.90 full price and R$ 44.90 half price; the planetarium, sold separately, goes for approximately R$ 49.90 full price and R$ 24.90 half price. If you want to do both, you can find museum + planetarium combos for around R$ 99.90, depending on the season and where you buy.

Children up to 4 years old, birthday celebrants (with proof), and people with disabilities get free entry. Buying the combined ticket usually works out cheaper than paying for the museum and planetarium separately at the box office.

The simulator and immersive rooms

The park’s most popular attraction is the astronaut simulator, which recreates the ascent to the top of the Saturn V rocket — the same model used in the Apollo missions — simulating the feeling of liftoff on a journey to the Moon. The eight immersive rooms cover themes like the history of the space race, life aboard the International Space Station, and the exploration of Mars.

The planetarium wraps up the experience with a projection that takes visitors on a journey through the stars — it works great both for those who’ve already toured the museum and for those who just want this standalone experience.

Aerial view of Balneário Camboriú, the city that hosts the NASA-themed park
Balneário Camboriú is now home to the largest collection of original NASA artifacts outside the United States. | Photo: Fernanda Latronico / Pexels

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Tips for making the most of your visit

Set aside 2 to 3 hours for the full experience, including the museum and planetarium. Since it’s a recent attraction that’s still not widely known outside Santa Catarina, crowds tend to be lighter than at the city’s older attractions, like Parque Unipraias — but it’s worth checking the planetarium session times before you go, as they follow a fixed schedule throughout the day.

For those traveling with kids, the astronaut simulator is usually the highlight of the visit — save your energy for this part, which typically comes early in the circuit.

Where to stay in Balneário Camboriú

Top-rated hotels in Balneário Camboriú, by neighbourhood
HotelRating
Mercure CamboriúCity centre (seafront) · Seafront on Av. Atlântica, 20108,41.889 reviewsSee prices
Hotel AçoresCity centre · Av. Brasil, 400 m from the centre; close to the beach7,63.656 reviewsSee prices
Hotel Paraná BCCity centre · Rua 901, 800 m from the centre; close to the beach7,8384 reviewsSee prices
Hotel BlumenhofBarra Sul · Rua 1926, south side of the Centre; on the way to Barra Sul7,5269 reviewsSee prices
Pousada Bella CasaBarra Sul · Guesthouse south of Barra Sul, 2.3 km from the centre; highest rating on the list9,7163 reviewsSee prices
Shallom HotelNações · Rua Panamá, north side, 1.7 km from the centre7,81.037 reviewsSee prices
Camboriu Express by PiresAv. Santa Catarina · 1.9 km from the centre, away from the seafront; on the way to The Forest and Green Valley7,82.507 reviewsSee prices
O Costão do SolInterpraias · Praia do Estaleiro, in Interpraias; good for peace and quiet8,0124 reviewsSee prices
Tri Hotel Premium ItapemaItapema (neighbouring town) · Meia Praia, Itapema; about 20 km south of BC8,62.553 reviewsSee prices
Mercure Itajaí NavegantesItajaí (neighbouring town) · Itajaí city centre, on the way to Navegantes airport9,01.311 reviewsSee prices

How to get there

Space Adventure is located at Av. das Flores, 455, in the Dos Estados neighborhood. From any part of the waterfront — Centro, Barra Sul, or Barra Norte — the drive or ride-share trip usually takes between 10 and 20 minutes, depending on traffic. The official Space Adventure website has the planetarium schedule and the most up-to-date ticket prices.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Space Adventure ticket cost?

The museum costs around R$ 89.90 full price and R$ 44.90 half price; the planetarium goes for approximately R$ 49.90 full price. A combo with both experiences runs about R$ 99.90 (as of Jul/2026).

How long does a visit to Space Adventure take?

Ideally, set aside 2 to 3 hours to comfortably explore the eight immersive rooms, the astronaut simulator, and the planetarium.

Is Space Adventure the same kind of outing as Parque Unipraias?

No. Space Adventure is an interactive museum focused on space exploration and NASA artifacts; Parque Unipraias is a cable car ride with trails and beach access. They’re complementary experiences, not competing ones.

Do children pay for admission at Space Adventure?

Children up to 4 years old get in free. Above that age, they pay the half-price rate when applicable.

Conclusion

Space Adventure is the most unique attraction on Balneário Camboriú’s traditional itinerary — it’s worth setting aside a morning or afternoon to escape the beach and dive into the history of space exploration. Keep reading voyagevoyage to discover other attractions in the city.