New Mexico Museum of Space History

Astronomy League and Museum Host Public Star Party
2026-03-14 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Astronomy League and Museum Host Public Star Party
Location: NMMSH Outdoor Observatory, Upper Parking Lot
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time: 7:00 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 a with a Constellation Show inside the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium, followed by telescope viewing at the Museum’s Observatory Complex, located in the Upper Parking Lot.
Visitors can observe celestial objects through a variety of telescopes, watch live big-screen imaging, and talk with astronomers and astrophotographers about observing techniques and image stacking — the process of combining photos to reveal the beauty of deep-sky objects such as galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters.
Parking is available in the middle lot, with ADA-accessible spaces at the Hubbard Building. Restrooms will be open before and during the planetarium show.
This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. In the event of cloudy or inclement weather, all programming will take place inside the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium.
For more information, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org

New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting
2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center, 3198 State Route 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting
Location: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meetings Welcome Stargazers of All Levels
(ALAMOGORDO, NM) – The New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League invites everyone with an interest in the night sky to its monthly meeting, held the second Tuesday of each month from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the front classroom of the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium.
These sessions bring together amateur and experienced astronomers for engaging discussions, presentations about current celestial events, hands-on observing tips, and opportunities for learning and networking. Anyone interested in astronomy is welcome to attend — no experience necessary.
Attendees are also invited to consider joining the Astronomy League. Membership offers a chance to take part in special observing programs, earn observing certifications, meet fellow astronomy enthusiasts regionally and nationally, and gain access to resources that deepen the stargazing experience.
All Astronomy League meetings are free and open to the public. For details about upcoming meetings and other astronomy events, visit www.nmspacemuseum.org or follow the Museum on Facebook for updates.

Astronomy League and Museum Host Public Star Party
2026-04-11 20:00 - 22:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Astronomy League and Museum Host Public Star Party
Location: NMMSH Outdoor Observatory, Upper Parking Lot
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 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 a with a Constellation Show inside the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium, followed by telescope viewing at the Museum’s Observatory Complex, located in the Upper Parking Lot.
Visitors can observe celestial objects through a variety of telescopes, watch live big-screen imaging, and talk with astronomers and astrophotographers about observing techniques and image stacking — the process of combining photos to reveal the beauty of deep-sky objects such as galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters.
Parking is available in the middle lot, with ADA-accessible spaces at the Hubbard Building. Restrooms will be open before and during the planetarium show.
This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. In the event of cloudy or inclement weather, all programming will take place inside the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium.
For more information, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org

“The CON at COMIC CON” Murder Mystery at the New Mexico Museum of Space History
2026-05-02 18:00 - 21:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
(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) presents “The CON at COMIC CON,” an interactive murder mystery experience. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes, assemble detective teams, and dive into a night of clues, twists, and superhero flair—complete with plenty of “POW!” energy.
Tickets are $45 per person ($40 for International Space Hall of Fame Foundation members) and include dinner and dessert. At the end of the investigation, prizes will be awarded to the top three detective teams.
For more details, visit CloudcroftLightOpera.org or NMSpaceMuseum.org.
