Johnson Space Center Exhibits
The Johnson Exhibits Program
NASA’s Johnson Space Center operates an active loan program whereby exhibits, displays, spacecraft models, spacesuits and various space artifacts are made available for use on a first-come, first-served basis for short and long-term loans.
Johnson Space Center primarily serves the NASA Region Four states of Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Texas. Other states and countries may be served when other NASA centers are unable to satisfy requester needs.
As a free service of NASA and the United States government, items cannot be loaned to organizations charging for entry into an exhibition primarily to view these exhibits. NASA’s exhibits are loaned for educational displays that are open to the public. NASA’s exhibits cannot be loaned to individuals.
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Important Information for Johnson Exhibits Requests
Spacesuits
Explore a comprehensive collection of spacesuits and extravehicular activity assemblies that protected and provided comfort for the and women of space exploration.
Apollo EMU Spacesuit in Octagonal Case
Self standing suited mannequin with backpack and caption in octagonal case with casters.
Apollo Spacesuit Mockup (Maximum Two-Week Loan)
One mockup space suit with boots, gloves, and helmet. This suit may be worn for display purposes.
Space Shuttle In-Flight Garment Mockup
One piece mockup space shuttle in-flight garment. This suit may be worn for display purposes.
Space Shuttle EVA Photo Opportunity Display
Self standing Mockup Shuttle EVA Spacesuit on base. Photographic equipment is not provided.
Scale Models
Check out a unique insight into the past, present, and future of air and space travel with tabletop displays and spacecraft models.
Mars Globe
Moon Globe
Moon Rock Replicas (six)
Moon Rock Replica 15498
Moon Rock Replicas (seven)
Orion Spacecraft 1/48
Panels
Discover what it takes to travel and eat in space, explore the solar system, or live and work in an orbiting environment through large, self-standing informative panels.
The International Space Station
Learn about the history of Glenn Research Center.
Project Apollo
Learn about those of the NASA corps who make “space sailing” their career profession.
Manned Space Flight History
Learn about the history of Glenn Research Center.
Preserving Our Planet
Learn about those of the NASA corps who make “space sailing” their career profession.
Exploring the Solar System
Learn about those of the NASA corps who make “space sailing” their career profession.
Food for Space
Learn about those of the NASA corps who make “space sailing” their career profession.
Antarctic Meteorites
Learn about those of the NASA corps who make “space sailing” their career profession.
Fast Food
Learn about those of the NASA corps who make “space sailing” their career profession.
Pop-Ups
Highlight interesting facts about human space exploration and NASA inspired benefits with expandable pop-up display structures.
Space Shuttle Tire
Highlights interesting facts and information on the space shuttle's landing system.
NASA Science – Planets
Learn about those of the NASA corps who make “space sailing” their career profession.
Downloadable Exhibits
Download full-size exhibits easily and quickly, including NASA’s Next-Generation spacesuits. Specifically, the Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU), which will be used on the ISS and Artemis missions involving both the Gateway and Human Landing System (HLS).
xEMU Life Size Poster
NASA’s prototype spacesuit, the Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) is seen here.
Photographs
Capture the vibrancy, exhilaration, and uniqueness of space exploration in visual form with a framed photography series.
Space Shuttle – The Reusable System
Learn about the history of Glenn Research Center.
America from Space
Learn about those of the NASA corps who make “space sailing” their career profession.
Special Effects from Space
Learn about those of the NASA corps who make “space sailing” their career profession.
Extravehicular Activity
Learn about those of the NASA corps who make “space sailing” their career profession.
Living in Space
Learn about those of the NASA corps who make “space sailing” their career profession.
Astronauts
Learn about those of the NASA corps who make “space sailing” their career profession.
International Space Station #247
Learn about those of the NASA corps who make “space sailing” their career profession.
International Space Station #249
Learn about those of the NASA corps who make “space sailing” their career profession.
Other Available Items
Get an up-close “hands on” look at some of the most recognizable artifacts that trace the progression of human space exploration.
Shuttle Extravehicular Activity Glove
A functional, full size Shuttle EVA glove.
Space Food Tray
Various examples of encapsulated space food including a space shuttle food tray.
Important Information for JSC Exhibits Requests
Scheduling
Scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis. Exhibits are not always available due to prior scheduling, maintenance, or updating.
Nationwide loan requests must be submitted AT LEAST 12 WEEKS IN ADVANCE of your event date to permit enough time for preparation, processing, handling, and shipping arrangements.
International loan requests must be submitted AT LEAST 1 YEAR IN ADVANCE of your event date to permit enough time for JSC and NASA Headquarter paperwork, export coordination and shipment. International borrowers are required to cover any brokerage fees for customs clearance in and out of the United States and the country items will be on display.
Limitations
Please limit your JSC Exhibit Loan Application request to no more than six exhibit items. You are welcome to include a list of alternate exhibits in case the original choices are not available.
Borrowers should be aware of an exhibits crate dimensions and weight, be able to move the crate aboard their carrier, and provide adequate indoor storage of empty crates.
Requesting Exhibits
If you are interested in any exhibits for a specific event, please review the JSC Exhibits collection and submit your request after creating an account at the Login page. Clicking on the submit button at the end of the application will enter your request into the exhibit loan system. An auto-reply email will be sent to inform you that we have received your request and it is being processed.
You may also submit your request via:
Jack Moore
JSC Exhibits
AD, Office of Public Affairs
NASA Johnson Space Center
2101 NASA Parkway
Houston TX 77058-3696
Instructions/Hints for submitting your request:
- NASA employees should use the NASA Employee Login button from a NASA network or VPN.
- If you are NOT at a NASA email and have not logged in before, you’ll need to create an account, please use the “New to NASA Special Events? Sign Up Here” approach.
- If you have already created a username/password or have one on NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement sites, but don’t remember your password, using the forgot password link is advisable. Your username should be the email at which you’re receiving communications.
- If you use the forgot password link, but don’t have a previously established password, you will not receive an email from the system. In this event, please use the “New to NASA Special Events? Sign Up Here” approach or the NASA Employee Login button from a NASA network or VPN.
- Need further guidance logging in or want to learn more about our new events system, NASA Special Events? Read more here.
Shipping
JSC does not charge for use of its exhibits, but roundtrip shipping costs are borne by the requesting organization. Borrowers shall be responsible for all costs associated with disassembly, assembly, receiving, handling, packaging, storing and daily maintenance of the exhibits on loan, including all costs to return items to NASA.
If the requesting organization cannot personally pick-up and return the exhibits, they are welcome to finalize shipping arrangements with any third-party shipper of their choosing. Final shipping arrangements and agreements are strictly between the borrower and their designated carrier.
