Celebrate John Glenn’s historic trip around the Earth with an egg drop at New Mexico Museum of Space History on Feb. 28
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 […]
Celebrate Women in Space and their Contributions to Space Exploration, Travel, and Science
This exciting event at the NM Museum of Space History will celebrate the accomplishments of Women in Space for International Women’s Day.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day this year with Rockets and Rosé at the New Mexico Museum of Space History
New Mexico Museum of Space History Special Evening Event: “Rockets and Rosé”Location: New Mexico Museum of Space History, Main Building, 2nd FloorDate: Thursday, February 12, 2026Time: 5:00 PM – 8:30 […]
We’re HAMming it up at NM Museum of Space History in Alamogordo
Alamogordo, NM — America’s Astro-chimp, HAM, and his fellow primate pilots are being remembered for their contributions to the US Space Race during Science Saturday, on January 31, 2026, at […]
Join the New Mexico Museum of Space History at the Albuquerque Comic Con
Join the New Mexico Museum of Space History at the Albuquerque Comic Con from January 16-18 for three days of Space History fun and mingle with celebrities from the very […]
Upper Parking Lot to be Temporarily Closed beginning January 5th
The small parking area up by the main Museum will be closed beginning January 5th. The temporary handicapped parking spaces (see blue areas on map) will still be available near […]
Limited tickets are on sale for 2026 Trinity Site Guided Tour
On July 16, 1945, a tremendous explosion in the New Mexico desert marked the beginning of the end of World War II. The world’s first atomic bomb was detonated on […]
Launch Pad Lecture: Preservation Moon
Join the New Mexico Museum of Space History for the next Launch Pad Lecture on December 5, Preservation Moon: Defining and Preserving the Cultural Landscape of Tranquility Base, presented by our new Executive […]
International Lunar Heritage Preservationists Visit Museum
IRecently, the New Mexico Museum of Space History hosted attendees of the ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) conference, with Dr. Beth O’Leary leading the event. Delegates from ICOMOS […]
Rocket Park Temporarily Closed for Little Joe II Restoration
The New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Rocket Park and the adjacent playground will be temporarily closed to the public to ensure the safety of the public while the largest […]