The Governor’s Commission to the New Mexico Museum of Space History will hold a regular quarterly meeting at 1:00 pm in the front classroom of the Tombaugh Education Center on the campus of the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo, NM. Click the image for details.
Soar into excitement on Saturday, July 26, 2025, as we launch Skywired with an opening day celebration on the second floor of the New Mexico Museum of Space History—a thrilling journey through the captivating world of radio-controlled aviation! Click image for details.
Join us on August 1 for an engaging dive into black holes. In this captivating Launch Pad Lecture, Dr. Brinkmann will discuss the evolution of our understanding of black holes—from Ole Rømer's groundbreaking 1676 discovery about the speed of light to the latest breakthroughs in astrophysics and photography. Click image for details.
The New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium will be closed for upgrades in all our systems. Please check our website and social media for updates on the progress.
On September 5, 2025, Carolyn Peeler will highlight the remarkable achievements of women identified by NASA as key trailblazers in the space program. Click title for details.
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 on Saturday, September 13, 2025! Click title for details.
The Launch Pad Lecture Series is held on the first Friday of each month. Museum staff, along with special guest speakers, discuss topics ranging from space history to its future. Click title for details.
Don’t miss the fascinating Trinity Site Tour this October 18, 2025! The Trinity Site is where the first atomic bomb was detonated on 5:29:45 a.m. Mountain War Time July 16, 1945, as part of the Manhattan Project. Click title for details.
This is a public star party supported by the NM Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League and Museum Educators. This event is free to the public and will be held at the NMMSH Outdoor Observatory in the upper parking lot. When: Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 7:00 PM Constellation show […]
New Mexico Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission MeetingDate: Friday, October 31, 2025Time: 1:00 PM MDTLocation: New Mexico Museum of Space HistoryClyde Tombaugh Dome Theater & Planetarium - Front Classroom3198 State Road 2001, Alamogordo, NM 88310The Mission of the New Mexico Museum of Space History Commission is to provide direction, advice, and support to the […]