Icons of Exploration showcases some of the Museum’s most celebrated objects including a real “moon rock,” rare replicas of the first man-made satellites, Sputnik and Explorer, and the Gargoyle, an early guided missile.

Visitors are introduced to themes and subjects that are revisited and developed throughout the museum.

Icons of Exploration showcases some of the Museum’s most celebrated objects including a real “moon rock,” rare replicas of the first man-made satellites, Sputnik and Explorer, and the Gargoyle, an early guided missile.

Visitors are introduced to themes and subjects that are revisited and developed throughout the museum.


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