Clean-up Event at the Museum Grounds
2025-11-04 08:30 - 11:30 UTC | NM
Join us in our mission to protect and preserve New Mexico’s natural beauty and help clean up the grounds of the NM Museum of Space History, Alamogordo’s gem.
Through community-driven trash and litter cleanup efforts, we’re making a difference across our stunning landscapes. You are invited to volunteer next Tuesday, on November 4.
Where: Meet us at 3198 State Route 2001, Alamogordo, NM 88310
When: Tuesday, 11/4/2025 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
What to bring: Please bring gloves
If you have questions beforehand, contact Billy Jones at 575-437-2840 ext. 41136, otherwise, meet us at the museum!

NM Veterans Honored with Free Admission
2025-11-12 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
New Mexico Veterans and active-duty service members are invited to enjoy free admission to the New Mexico Museum of Space History on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Spouses and children are also welcome to join in at no cost.
On behalf of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, we extend our heartfelt thanks to those who have served and continue to serve our nation. This special day honors your dedication and celebrates New Mexico’s legacy in space exploration.
📍 New Mexico Museum of Space History
3198 State Route 200, Alamogordo, NM 88310
Wednesday was chosen because our museum is always closed on Tuesdays.
For more information. please call 575-437-2840.

Holiday on the Hill
2025-12-13 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center, 3198 State Route 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Blast off into holiday fun with a visit to the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo on Saturday, December 13, for “Holiday on the Hill.” From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., families can explore the building that houses the New Horizons Planetarium and Dome Theater, where the front classrooms will turn into mission control for festive, make-and-take crafts perfect for young explorers. There will be music and a special appearance from Santa R2D2! Also, enjoy 10% off your holiday shopping at our museum store, and museum members receive 20% off!
Admission: Free admission for children 12 & under

Join the New Mexico Museum of Space History at the Albuquerque Comic Con
2026-01-16 - 2026-01-18 | Albuquerque Convention Center, NM, United States
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 shows that inspired the hit exhibit Sci-Fi/Sci-Fact, including Star Wars, Firefly, Roswell, and Star Trek. Be sure to stop by and see what’s happening at NMMSH and take a break from the crowd in the Planetarium Sensory Space.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day this year with Rockets and Rosé at the New Mexico Museum of Space History
2026-02-12 17:00 - 20:30 UTC | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
New Mexico Museum of Space History Special Evening Event: “Rockets and Rosé”
Location: New Mexico Museum of Space History, Main Building, 2nd Floor
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Celebrate Valentine’s Day this year with Rockets and Rosé at the New Mexico Museum of Space History. This explosive event on February 12th will set your heart aflame as you and your loved one each create a rocket while sipping a glass of wine provided by Carino’s. After completing the rockets, we will head down to the parking lot and blast them off into the night. Can your love survive a rocket launch?
Event is for 21 and up only, IDs will be checked at the door. Cash bar. Purchase of ticket includes first glass of wine.
Event overview: Rockets and Rosé is an adults‑only evening event featuring themed presentation, wine service, and a live model rocket launch from the museum grounds.
Guests can expect the following schedule:

5:00 PM – Doors open; check‑in and welcome
5:45 PM – Program begins
8:00 PM – Rocket launch (weather, crowd size, and skill level dependent)
8:30 PM – Event concludes

Please plan to arrive between 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM so check‑in and ID verification can be completed before the program starts.
Admission: $50.00 — Tickets can be purchased from the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation at the following link: Purchase Tickets HERE
For more information, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org

New Mexico Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission Meeting (Special)
2026-02-27 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center, 3198 State Route 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
PUBLIC NOTICE
The New Mexico Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission will conduct a special meeting on:
Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
Time: 1:00pm PM MST
Location: New Mexico Museum of Space History
Clyde Tombaugh Dome Theater & PlanetariumFront Classroom (First)3198 State Road 2001Alamogordo, NM 88310
The Mission of the New Mexico Museum of Space History Commission is to provide direction, advice, and support to the Director of the Museum in the maintenance and operation of the Museum and its activities.
A copy of the draft Regular Meeting Agenda shall be available at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting from the Museum in Alamogordo, New Mexico, as well as the Museum’s website (https://nmspacemuseum.org/events/list/), and from the Department of Cultural Affairs website (https://www.newmexicoculture.org/about/boards-and-commissions/upcoming-board-meetings) whose office is located at 407 Galisteo, Suite 260, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact Angie Rathburn at (575) 437-2840 ext. 41107 or angie.rathburn@dca.nm.gov at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible.
Public documents, including the agenda and meeting minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. If a summary or other type of accessible format is needed or for any additional information or assistance, please direct requests to the contact person above.

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Celebrate Women in Space and their Contributions to Space Exploration, Travel, and Science
2026-03-08 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Special Event: Women in Space
Location: NM Museum of Space History’s Upper Parking Lot (near the Tornado Fighter Jet)
Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026 — International Women’s Day
Time: 12pm – 4pm
What: Learn about women space pioneers like Katherine Johnson, Sally Ride, and Svetlana Savitskaya. Enjoy a scavenger hunt of Women in Space throughout the museum, with food trucks, vendors, STEM booths, and exciting prizes. Admission to the event includes the museum and all-day star shows in the planetarium. Women in Space is presented in partnership with Women in Aviation International Land of Enchantment Chapter.
Who: Holloman Air Force Base 49th Maintenance Group Deputy Commander, Col. Kristen Torma, the first woman to hold that position, will be the keynote speaker at 2 p.m. in the planetarium. “I am honored to be part of the International Women’s Day Celebration that Alamogordo’s New Mexico Museum of Space History is hosting. As a USAF Colonel stationed at Holloman AFB with a career focused on leadership, aircraft maintenance, and aerospace advancement,” said Col. Torma. “This event reminds us why this day truly matters: to honor the incredible women who have shaped these fields and to ignite the dreams of young girls ready to lead the next chapter in space, aviation, and STEM.”
Why: An afternoon of family fun, inspiration, and learning.
Where: New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Road 2001, Alamogordo, NM. Admission to the event includes the museum and all-day star shows in the planetarium.
Adults $15 nonmembers/$10 members
Children (4-12) $10 nonmembers/$5 members
Children under 3 are free for the Women in Space event
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Honoring the Legacy of the “Red Tails” at New Mexico Museum of Space History on March 26
2026-03-26 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center, 3198 State Route 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
(Alamogordo, NM) — History takes flight this month as New Mexico Museum of Space History hosts a tribute to the legendary “Red Tail Angels,” the Tuskegee Airmen who broke racial barriers in World War II. The “Red Tails,” fighter pilots escorted American bombers in missions over Europe with skill and perseverance that saved lives and paved the way for the desegregation of the U.S. military.
The Tuskegee Airmen, known for the painted red tails on their planes, broke racial barriers as the first African American fighter pilots while compiling an outstanding record for air combat. In collaboration with the Holloman AFB Tuskegee Airmen Chapter, New Mexico Museum of Space History invites the public to learn about the courage, skill, and perseverance of America’s first Black military aviators.
When: Thursday, March 26, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium, New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Road 2001, Alamogordo, NM 88310
Why: Learn the remarkable story of the service and sacrifice of the “Red Tails” and its impact on civil rights and aviation.
For more information, visit nmspacemuseum.org, or call (575) 437-2840.

Portrait of Tuskegee airman Edward M. Thomas by photographer Toni Frissell March 1945
