New Mexico Museum of Space History Named “Not-to-Miss” Museum!

Read all about it! The New Mexico Museum of Space History is proud to share that our museum has been recognized in the September–October 2025 issue of True West magazine as an […]
Annual Trinity Site Tour Postponed

Annual Trinity Site Tour Saturday, October 18 6:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. (approximate time) Due to the Federal government shutdown, the Trinity Site Tour has been cancelled and will be […]
Experience Pure Awe: The Universe and Beyond in Ultra HD

Alamogordo, NM — Get ready to journey across the stars with infinite, bolder sights and resonant sounds. The New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium at the New Mexico Museum of Space […]
Space History Outreach Brings Pluto Discovery Story to Alamogordo Rotary Club

On September 4, 2025, Dr. Becca Michaels, Senior Instructional Coordinator at the museum, shared an inspiring story with the Alamogordo Rotary Club. Her presentation highlighted Clyde Tombaugh, the Kansas farm […]
Climb the Cube: A 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Honoring Fallen Heroes

Alamogordo, NM – Be part of a commemorative celebration at the New Mexico Museum of Space History as we honor the bravery of 9/11 first responders with the invigorating Climb the Cube event […]
Launch Pad Lecture: Trailblazing Women of Space

On September 5, 2025, Carolyn Peeler will highlight the remarkable achievements of women identified by NASA as key trailblazers in the space program. She will explore their diverse backgrounds, their […]
NM Museum of Space History Welcomes Congressional Broadband Tour

On August 13, we had the honor of hosting the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Congressional Broadband Tour in New Mexico. This memorable event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and local […]
Jim Lovell, Legendary Apollo Astronaut and Hero, Dies at 97

James A. Lovell Jr., famed astronaut who flew on Apollo 8—the first mission to orbit the Moon—and commanded the dramatic Apollo 13 mission, passed away yesterday, August 7, 2025, in […]
NM Museum of Space History’s Launch Pad Lecture: Black Holes: Visualizing the Inconceivable

Guest Speaker: Guest Speaker Jon Brinkmann—retired affiliate professor at New Mexico State University and a veteran of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS). When: Friday, August 1, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM […]
New Talent Joins the New Mexico Museum of Space History

The New Mexico Museum of Space History welcomes two new employees, Brigette Smith and Levi Heisinger. Brigette is the museum’s new Front Desk Customer Service representative, and Levi joined as […]