FULL RIM HIKES

Private Guided Experience Full Rim Hike Sign Up An Extraordinary Opportunity Every Saturday! Step beyond the public trails and experience Meteor Crater like never before on this exclusive, guided Full Rim Hike. Explore hidden vantage points, preserved geology, and the legendary astronaut training sites that make this location truly out of this world. Led by…

VIP FLOOR TOURS

Floor Tour Sign Up An Extraordinary Opportunity Every Saturday! Step into the heart of Meteor Crater on this ultra-exclusive, first-ever public hike to the crater floor. Previously restricted to NASA and scientific teams, this rare, bucket-list experience takes advanced hikers nearly 550 feet down into one of Earth’s best-preserved impact sites. Led by an expert…

Neighbor Appreciation Day

FREE Admission for all Northern Arizona Residents! Join us at Meteor Crater for our annual Neighbor Appreciation Day on Saturday, September 26th! As a ‘thank you’ to our Northern Arizona community, we offer free admission to all Northern Arizona residents with valid Arizona driver’s licenses. Explore one of the world’s best-preserved meteorite impact sites, take in the…

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

FREE Admission for all Native Americans! Join us at Meteor Crater for our annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Saturday, October 17th! This special event will support Native American cultures, tribal tourism, and engage awareness of local indigenous communities by creating an inclusive tribal celebration through traditional music, dancing, arts, and crafts. All Native Americans will…

Asteroid Day

Explore Space Science From Impact to Exploration! Saturday, June 27, 2026 Join us at Meteor Crater and Lowell Observatory for a full day celebrating Asteroid Day alongside Apollo 9 astronaut Rusty Schweickart, joined by fellow NASA astronauts Steve Smith, Nicole Stott, Ed Lu, and renowned science communicator Scott Manley. Asteroid Day is an international event…

Sci-Fi Fest

Beam yourself into a cosmic celebration! Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience at Meteor Crater’s Sci-Fi Fest, happening Saturday, July 25th! This year, we’re dialing up the fun with a brand-new Science Fiction Game Show in our theater, featuring a galaxy of sci-fi previews, interactive trivia, and the chance to compete as a contestant and…

Alisha Holden

2 weeks ago

My husband, son and I visited during a cross country roadtrip. Due to time constraints we did the self guided tour but the guided tour looked fun! We ... Read More

My husband, son and I visited during a cross country roadtrip. Due to time constraints we did the self guided tour but the guided tour looked fun! We got great pics of the crater and had a good time exploring the inside attractions and the gift store. Definitely worth the stop. Read Less
Michelle Bargett

6 months ago

Meteor crater and museum was interesting and educational. Guided tours are included in price of admission. Easy guided walking tour with multiple stop... Read More

Meteor crater and museum was interesting and educational. Guided tours are included in price of admission. Easy guided walking tour with multiple stops and large rocks to sit on while your guide talks. There also a self guided tour with platforms for taking great photos. The museum inside is interesting and will help pass the time until the next tour starts. There a coffee shop/lounge area that is connected to the gift shop. There is also a 4D movie there but it was closed when I was there. On Saturday they have full hikes around the crater but don't offer it on there day's. They also offer a pet Ramado so if you travel with pets you can check them in to cool fenced-in pen and small dog run that is connected to the car parking lot. There is also place for your motor home or RV. It's a separate parking lot next to car parking lot, just follow the signs. We paid about 28.00 for each adult Read Less
Tony Skeans

a month ago

Worth the Stop. Worth Going Back… If You’re a Space Enthusiast. Meteor Crater is one of those places I’ve wanted to see for years. Growing up ... Read More

Worth the Stop. Worth Going Back… If You’re a Space Enthusiast. Meteor Crater is one of those places I’ve wanted to see for years. Growing up near Middlesboro, Kentucky, I was already familiar with the idea of a meteor impact site. But there’s something different about standing on the rim of one of the best-preserved meteor craters in the world and seeing its scale with your own eyes. More than anything, I wanted my kids to experience that. It did not disappoint. The crater itself is impressive, but so is the setting. The stark Arizona landscape creates a perfect backdrop, and the visitor center has been designed to take full advantage of it. Everywhere you turn seems to offer another great photo opportunity. Inside, there’s plenty to explore. The exhibits are well done, the space memorabilia is interesting without being overwhelming, and the gift shop was one of the better museum gift shops we’ve visited. Whether you’re traveling with kids or you’re simply curious about space and geology, there’s enough here to make the visit worthwhile. We didn’t have time to eat at the café because we were trying to make it to our next stop before evening, but it was busy enough to suggest it’s a popular choice with visitors. For me, this was exactly the kind of roadside attraction I enjoy finding on a cross-country trip. It breaks up a long day of driving, gives the kids something memorable to experience, and leaves you with a greater appreciation for just how incredible our planet’s history really is. Would I stop again? If I were traveling with someone who had never seen it before, absolutely. Would I make a special trip back just for the crater? Probably not—unless you’re a true space enthusiast. If that’s you, you could easily spend much more time exploring everything the site has to offer. For everyone else, it’s one of those classic American roadside destinations that’s absolutely worth experiencing at least once. Worth the Stop. Worth Going Back… If You’re a Space Enthusiast. Read Less
Jason

2 months ago

Absolutely cool .. though if I'm honest $30+ a person is a bit steep.. but the crater is awesome . Staff was super friendly . There's a decent 4d exp... Read More

Absolutely cool .. though if I'm honest $30+ a person is a bit steep.. but the crater is awesome . Staff was super friendly . There's a decent 4d experience included (best for kids) a short movie about the crater and decent parking. This place is definitely off the beaten path but a gem... I'd say it's the second best hole in the ground I've seen in AZ! Read Less
Imo Succo

2 months ago

Ever since I was a child, we always drove by the turn off to the meteor crater. I was so happy to take my kids there and it was my first experience al... Read More

Ever since I was a child, we always drove by the turn off to the meteor crater. I was so happy to take my kids there and it was my first experience along with them. The visitor center had a lot of good information. There was an interactive area for kids. There are tours given at certain times. There is also a gift shop and a coffee bar. Seeing the crater was interesting and if you’re afraid of heights highly recommend you take your time or don’t walk down the stairs to see the crater. Otherwise had a very amazing experience. I would like to go back again. Read Less