Meteor Crater Visitor Center

The educational facility stands on the rim of a 550-foot-deep impact crater, featuring multiple observation points and indoor viewing areas for scientific exploration.

The meteorite impact occurred 50,000 years ago when a 300,000-ton mass struck Earth at 26,000 miles per hour, creating the mile-wide depression.

Apollo 11 astronauts conducted their lunar mission training at this location in 1969, establishing its connection to space exploration history.

The center welcomes visitors daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, offering guided tours, a 4D theater experience, and educational exhibits about meteor science.

The Discovery Center displays the Holsinger Meteorite, weighing 1,406 pounds, which represents the largest fragment recovered from the impact site.

Location: Coconino County

Part of: Meteor Crater

Address: Meteor Crater Rd, Winslow, AZ 86047

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-17:00

Phone: +(800)2895898

Website: https://meteorcrater.com/info

GPS coordinates: 35.03297,-111.02106

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26