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. Click title for details.
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 […]
Join us this Sunday for a free live stream of Preservation Moon! On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history by landing on the Moon and delivering those unforgettable words from Tranquility Base. This presentation, led by Karen Kincaid Brady, the New Mexico Museum of Space History’s new Executive Director, explores that moment […]
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 […]
Join the New Mexico Museum of Space History for the next Launch Pad Lecture on November 7, “Storms, Science & Surveyor: The Story of Apollo 12,” presented by Marie De Leon, Senior Instructional Coordinator at the Museum. Apollo 12 transformed a lightning‑struck launch into one of NASA’s most precise lunar landings, showcasing extraordinary teamwork, scientific innovation, and engineering […]
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 […]