Head-to-Head Institutional Econometric Comparison
Kennedy Space Center vs. Smithsonian Air & Space
Comparing Merritt Island, FL against Washington, DC on Value Scores, ticket prices, median dwell depth, crowd congestion, and Form 990 endowments.
Merritt Island, FL • Est. 1967
80.4/100Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Space Shuttle Atlantis, Saturn V Rocket & Gateway to Mars
Adult Admission$75
Median Dwell5.5 Hours
Net Endowment$45.0M
Annual Visitors1.8M
Washington, DC • Est. 1946
97.4/100Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Wright Brothers Flyer to Apollo Lunar Module — Free Civic Science
Adult Admission100% Free
Median Dwell3 Hours
Net Endowment$3.1B
Annual Visitors4.0M
Direct Side-by-Side Dimension Matrix
| Metric / Dimension | Kennedy Space Center | Smithsonian Air & Space |
|---|---|---|
| Bang-for-Buck Value Score | 80.4/100 | 97.4/100 |
| General Adult Admission | $75 | Free |
| Median Visitor Dwell Time | 5.5 Hours | 3 Hours |
| IRS Form 990 Net Endowment | $45.0M | $3.1B |
| Onsite Parking Fee | $15 | Free |
| Average Meal/Snack Basket | $20/person | $18/person |
| Civic Free Days Policy | Brevard County resident discounts and annual pass upgrade credits. | Admission is 100% free daily funded by federal appropriations and trust funds. Free timed-entry passes required. |