Costumed Sleuths Wanted for “The CON at COMIC CON” Murder Mystery at the New Mexico Museum of Space History

(Alamogordo) — The New Mexico Museum of Space History will transform into a comic-inspired crime scene on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., when the Cloudcroft Light Opera Company (CLOC) […]
The NMMSH Governor’s Commission Strategic Planning Session and Regular Quarterly Meeting Scheduled for April 24, 2026

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 […]
Ancient Skies, Modern Eyes: Museum of Space History and Jornada Research Institute Present Free Archaeoastronomy Program on Creekside Village Great Kiva

(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 […]
“Kites & Tails” event lands at the New Mexico Museum of Space History

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 […]
Astronomy League and Museum Host Public Star Party on Saturday, April 11, 2026

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 […]
Eye in space: Launch Pad Lecture looks at the Hubble Space Telescope’s legacy at New Mexico Museum of Space History on April 3

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 […]
Lift Off with Aerodynamics and Kites at the New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Science Saturday

(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 […]
New Mexico Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture: Listen to the Stars: How a Blind Astronomer “Hears” the Cosmos

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 […]
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.