(Alamogordo, NM) — New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Launch Pad Lecture Series features “Chix in Space” on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. in the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium. The free program, open to everyone, will be presented by Dr. Rebecca Anklam. “Chix in Space” highlights the work of
The New Mexico Museum of Space History invites families to drop in and explore the science of space together at Science Saturday, a monthly program held on the last Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center. Each month’s Science Saturday features a new theme with
Induction Ceremony & 50th Anniversary Celebration Planned for October 2026 (Alamogordo, NM) — The International Space Hall of Fame Foundation (ISHFF) Induction Committee is pleased to announce that five nominees have been selected to be inducted into the International Space Hall of Fame at the New Mexico Museum of Space History (NMMSH) in Alamogordo, New
The upcoming NMSU-A Summer STEM Camp: Rockets & Drones, hosted in partnership with the New Mexico Museum of Space History, has officially reached maximum enrollment. The two‑week program, designed for students entering 6th through exiting 8th grade, offers hands‑on exploration of rocket science during the first week, followed by drone flight and technology during the
Registration Now Open! Summer camp at the Museum of Space History is blasting off in July with two one-week camp sessions. Two classes will be offered each week. Explorers is open to cadets entering third through fifth grades, while Challengers is open to cadets entering sixth through eighth grade. Each class is limited to 25
Santa Fe, NM – Active-duty military personnel, including National Guard, Reserve, and their families, will receive free admission to the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs’ eight museums and eight historic sites this summer through the Blue Star Museums program. The New Mexico Arts & Military program is launching the campaign to raise awareness of this opportunity for
ALAMOGORDO, NM – The New Mexico Museum of Space History’s next Launch Pad Lecture will feature distinguished astronaut Col. Andrew R. Morgan, M.D. (U.S. Army), the Senior Commander of White Sands Missile Range. The event is scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026. Morgan will present “A Soldier’s Journey to Space,” offering insights into his leadership career
(Alamogordo, NM) – This month’s Science Saturday at the New Mexico Museum of Space History invites families to mark Earth Week with hands-on water rocket building and launching. The program takes place on Saturday, April 25th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in and around the New Horizons Dome Theater & Planetarium and is designed for
PUBLIC NOTICE NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF SPACE HISTORYGOVERNOR’S COMMISSION (Strategic Planning Session and Regular Quarterly Meeting) The New Mexico Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission will conduct a Strategic Planning Session and their Regular Quarterly Meeting as follows on Friday, April 24, 2026: The NMMSH Governor’s Commission Strategic Planning Session and Regular Quarterly Meeting are open
(ALAMOGORDO, NM) – The New Mexico Museum of Space History, in collaboration with Jornada Research Institute, will host a special free public presentation, “ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATIONS OF THE CREEKSIDE VILLAGE GREAT KIVA AND THE AGRICULTURAL CYCLE,” on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in the New Horizons Dome Theater as part of the museum’s annual
New Mexico Museum of Space History’s “Kites & Tails” EventLocation: 3198 State Route 2001, Alamogordo, NM 88310Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Kites & Tails at the New Mexico Museum of Space History brings together hands-on kite building and flying activities with adoptable cats from Kitty City NM on Sunday, April
Astronomy League and Museum Host Public Star PartyLocation: NMMSH Outdoor Observatory, Upper Parking LotDate: Saturday, April 11, 2026Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM (ALAMOGORDO, NM) – The New Mexico Museum of Space History invites the public to the next Astronomy League Star Party, an evening dedicated to exploring the wonders of the night sky. The Star Party begins
New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Launch Pad LectureGuest Speaker: Mackette Kark, NMMSH Museum EducatorLecture Topic: Hubble Space TelescopeLocation: New Horizons Dome Theater and PlanetariumDate: April 3, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Alamogordo, NM) — The Hubble Space Telescope is brought into focus in an upcoming Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum
(Alamogordo, NM) – The New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Science Saturday invites families to explore the science of flight through aerodynamics and kite building. Held on the last Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the New Horizons Dome Theater & Planetarium, this hands-on program is geared toward students in grades
History takes flight this month as New Mexico Museum of Space History hosts a tribute to the legendary “Red Tail Angels,” the Tuskegee Airmen who broke racial barriers in World War II. The “Red Tails,” fighter pilots escorted American bombers in missions over Europe with skill and perseverance that saved lives and paved the way
New Mexico Museum of Space History Launch Pad LectureSpeaker: Brianna Buller, Museum CuratorLecture Topic: “Listen to the Stars: How a Blind Astronomer “Hears” the Cosmos”Location: New Horizons Dome Theater and PlanetariumDate: March 6, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Alamogordo, NM – The groundbreaking work of blind astronomer Wanda Díaz-Merced will be brought into focus at the New
What: Astronaut John Glenn orbited the Earth in February of 1962. Celebrate that event with the John Glenn Egg Drop at the New Mexico Museum of Space History. When: Saturday, February 28, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Why: After orbiting the planet, John Glenn’s Friendship 7 capsule plummeted back to Earth, but it was engineered to protect him from the life-threatening
This exciting event at the NM Museum of Space History will celebrate the accomplishments of Women in Space for International Women’s Day.
PUBLIC NOTICE The New Mexico Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission will conduct a special meeting on: Date: Friday, February 27, 2026 Time: 1:00pm PM MST Location: New Mexico Museum of Space History Clyde Tombaugh Dome Theater & PlanetariumFront Classroom (First)3198 State Road 2001Alamogordo, NM 88310 The Mission of the New Mexico Museum of