Welcome to the Challenger Space Center

General Information and Directions
Education Is Our Heart and Soul Educational programs are the backbone of the Challenger Center. All of our programs are designed to meet or exceed Arizona state educational standards. All programs are specially designed to meet educational standards set for Math, Science, Technology and Workplace Skills. The Challenger Space Center provides an exciting space-based learning environment where schoolchildren, families, senior citizens, corporate teams and others fly simulated space flight missions where they become flight crews, mission controllers and scientists. Flight missions, led by Challenger Flight Directors, seamlessly integrate the concepts of teamwork, communications and leadership, along with math, science and technology skills, to help participants work together to overcome obstacles and emergencies and complete a successful mission. Equal to education missions designed for students and their teachers, the Space Center — a community resource center — also features numerous public programming opportunities including stargazing, an indoor planetarium, space camps, lectures, telescope classes, space storytelling and more, to enable families, youth groups, Scout troops, community members, corporate teams, senior citizens and others to experience the awe-inspiring Centerâ€™s 21,433 square foot facility and all that she has to offer.
Public Admission	Adults Children (4-18 yrs) Seniors (55+ yrs) Military Ages 3 & Under Challenger Members	$8 $5 $7 $7 Free Free
	Group discounts available for Adult groups of 12+, special needs and AAA Members *Groups of 12+ must make reservations a minimum of two weeks in advance to ensure receiving a guided tour. See below for Group Reservation
Hours of Operation	Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday	9a – 4p 9a – 4p 9a – 4p 9a – 4p 9a – 4p 10a – 4p Closed
Guided Tours	Monday thru Friday Saturday	10a, 11a, 1p, 2p and 3p 10a, 11a, 12p, 1p, and 2p
	Guided tours for the general public are conducted by Challenger volunteer docents for up to 11 people per tour with paid admission. Guided tours include a tour of exhibits, holding a real meteorite and blasting off in the Earth-Space-Transport-Module. Due to special engagements, Challenger Space Center cannot guarantee the availability of tour guides. In order to ensure a quality experience, groups of 12 or more must register with our group reservation department (see below). Self-guided tours are also available with paid admission and describe in detail the history and significance of the exhibits on display. If you are a member of an organized group, senior group, school group, day care, or other youth group, Challenger Space Center Arizona offers interactive, age-appropriate activities for groups of 12 or more. Please contact our Group Reservations Department at 623-322-2006. Click here for more information on bringing a group to Challenger Space Center for an out-of this-world experience!
Closed on the following Holidays	New Years Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day *Please note the center will be closed Wednesday, Nov 24th through Friday, Nov 26th in observance of Thanksgiving. We will resume our normal business hours on Saturday, Nov 27th.

Driving Directions	Coming from the West (Sun City/Sun City West/Surprise) • Go East on Bell Road • Turn left onto 91st Avenue • Turn Right onto Lake Pleasant Parkway • Turn Left onto 83rd Avenue • The Center is the large white building on the left • The Challenger Space Center is adjacent to the Sunrise Mountain High School campus Traveling West on Loop 101 (From the East Valley) • Exit onto 75th Avenue • Turn Right off the exit ramp, heading North on 75th Avenue • Turn Left onto Deer Valley Road • Turn Left onto 83rd Avenue • The Center is the large white building on the right • The Challenger Space Center is adjacent to the Sunrise Mountain High School campus Traveling North on Loop 101 from the I-10 • From the I-10, take the Loop 101 North • Travel 12 miles • Exit onto Union Hills Drive • Turn Left at the light onto Union Hills heading West • Turn Right onto 83rd Avenue • Turn Right at the 5th stop light to continue on 83rd Avenue • The Center is the large white building on the left • The Challenger Space Center is adjacent to the Sunrise Mountain High School campus
©2005 Challenger Space Center • 21170 N 83rd Ave • Peoria, AZ 85382 Tel 623.322.2001 • Open M-F 9a-4p, Sat 10a-4p Original Site Design: Graphique Communications Design