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 […]
Join the New Mexico Museum of Space History for the next Launch Pad Lecture on December 5, Preservation Moon: Defining and Preserving the Cultural Landscape of Tranquility Base, presented by our new Executive Director, Karen Kincaid Brady. Preservation Moon offers a compelling reflection on one of humanity’s most remarkable achievements. On July 20, 1969, at 4:17 PM EDT, […]
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 […]
The Launch Pad Lecture Series is held on the first Friday of each month in the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium. Click title for details.
The Astronomy League monthly meeting is held on the second Thursday of each month in the Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center and is free to attend. Click title for details.
The New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium will be closed January 14 and 15 for Staff Training
Join the New Mexico Museum of Space History at the Albuquerque Comic Con. Click title for details.