Space Expo is Europe’s first major permanent space exhibition and the technical home of the European Space Agency, ESA.
Space Expo is situated on the edge of Katwijk, a small town a few miles South of the Flying Pig Beach Hostel in Noordwijk. A brisk walk to Space Expo will take around 40 minutes, or alternatively you can make the journey by bus. Bus number 95 takes 5 minutes to get to Katwijk, running twice an hour from the centre of Noordwijk.
The Space Expo exhibition is contained inside one large hangar. Half of the exhibition focuses on the recent creation of the European Space Agency, ESA, while the remaining exhibits concentrate on the major global events that have shaped the history of space exploration. All the major achievements and disasters are chronicled - from the first Russian Satellite fired into space to the NASA moon landings. The exhibition also includes the simulated launch of an Ariane Rocket, and a life sized mock up of a NASA Lunar Lander, the Columbus Shuttle, and the International Space Station. Set aside at least three hours to visit Space Expo.
OPEN: 10.00 - 17.00 Tuesday till Sunday
PRICE: 9 euro
TRAVEL: Bus 95
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