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SUMMARY:Free Entry to NM Museums and Historic Sites for Active-Duty Military through Blue Star
DESCRIPTION:Santa Fe\, NM – Active-duty military personnel\, including National Guard\, Reserve\, and their families\, will receive free admission to the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs’ eight museums and eight historic sites this summer through the Blue Star Museums program. \nThe New Mexico Arts & Military program is launching the campaign to raise awareness of this opportunity for more than 43\,000 active-duty military members\, National Guard\, and their families in New Mexico. Free admission runs from Armed Forces Day\, May 16\, 2026\, through Labor Day\, September 7\, 2026. \nThe program includes free admission for up to five family members with a valid military ID. More information and a map of participating museums are available at arts.gov/initiatives/blue-star-museums. \n“Participating in the Blue Star Museums program is an incredible opportunity for DCA museums and historic sites to share New Mexico’s rich artistic\, historical\, and cultural offerings with active-duty service members and their families\,” said Kevin Lenkner\, Program Coordinator for New Mexico Arts & the Military. \nParticipating sites include eight state museums and eight historic sites across New Mexico\, including the Museum of International Folk Art\, National Hispanic Cultural Center\, New Mexico Museum of Space History\, Coronado Historic Site\, Lincoln Historic Site\, and Bosque Redondo Memorial. \nNMDCA also partners with the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services to offer free one-time admission passes to veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 50% or higher. More information is available at nmdvs.org/state-veteran-benefits. \nAbout New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs: Created in 1978 by the New Mexico Legislature\, the Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) is New Mexico’s cultural steward\, charged with preserving and showcasing the state’s cultural riches. With its eight museums\, eight historic sites\, arts\, archaeology\, historic preservation\, and library programs\, NMDCA is one of the largest and most diverse state cultural agencies in the nation. \nAbout New Mexico Arts: New Mexico Arts (NMA) is the state arts agency and a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs. NMA’s mission is to ensure the arts are central to the lives of New Mexicans\, including active-duty members of the military and their families\, as well as veterans. For more information about New Mexico Arts visit nmarts.org. \nAbout the New Mexico Museum of Space History: The New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo is a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs and a Smithsonian Affiliate\, showcasing the significant role New Mexico has played in the development of the U.S. space program and featuring the International Space Hall of Fame and the New Horizons Dome Theater. For more information\, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org \nView the Blue Star Museum Flyer here:  BlueStarMuseum_Flyer_2026_200dpi
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/free-entry-to-nm-museums-and-historic-sites-for-active-duty-military-through-blue-star/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rocketeer Academy Summer Camp at the Museum of Space History
DESCRIPTION:Rocketeer Academy Summer Camp at the Museum of Space History \nTwo one‑week sessions: July 6–10 and July 13–17\, 2026. \nPrograms: Explorers (grades 3–5) and Challengers (grades 6–8)\, limited to 25 cadets each. Hands‑on activities include rocket building and launches\, solar system exploration\, night‑sky navigation\, coding\, drones\, and robotics. Cadets also learn about the museum’s 50‑year history and the upcoming International Space Hall of Fame induction. \nField trip: Holloman AFB and the 704th Test Group. Limited parent spots available with ID requirement. \nCost: $275\, includes lunches\, t‑shirt\, and field trip. \nLocation: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Building at the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo\, NM. \nHours: Mon–Thu 9–4\, Fri 9–12 with graduation and pizza party. \nRegister at SpaceHallofFame.org.
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SUMMARY:Rocketeer Academy Summer Camp at the Museum of Space History
DESCRIPTION:Rocketeer Academy Summer Camp at the Museum of Space History \nTwo one‑week sessions: July 6–10 and July 13–17\, 2026. \nPrograms: Explorers (grades 3–5) and Challengers (grades 6–8)\, limited to 25 cadets each. Hands‑on activities include rocket building and launches\, solar system exploration\, night‑sky navigation\, coding\, drones\, and robotics. Cadets also learn about the museum’s 50‑year history and the upcoming International Space Hall of Fame induction. \nField trip: Holloman AFB and the 704th Test Group. Limited parent spots available with ID requirement. \nCost: $275\, includes lunches\, t‑shirt\, and field trip. \nLocation: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Building at the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo\, NM. \nHours: Mon–Thu 9–4\, Fri 9–12 with graduation and pizza party. \nRegister at SpaceHallofFame.org.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/rocketeer-academy-summer-camp-at-the-museum-of-space-history-2/
LOCATION:Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center\, 3198 State Route 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
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SUMMARY:International Space Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and 50th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:On October 3\, 2026\, the New Mexico Museum of Space History will host its 50th Anniversary Gala at the Tays Center in Alamogordo\, New Mexico. Titled “Golden Jubilee: 50 Years of Honoring Yesterday and Inspiring Tomorrow\,” this special evening will pay tribute to the museum’s legacy and give a glimpse into the future. The highlight of the gala will be the induction of a new class into the International Space Hall of Fame. \n\nChosen from a field of 45 distinguished nominees submitted nationwide\, this year’s inductees exemplify extraordinary achievements in space science and exploration. Honorees include the pioneering women of the Mercury 13\, Swiss astrophysicist Michel Mayor\, NASA astronauts Senator Mark Kelly and his twin brother Scott Kelly\, NASA mathematician Creola Katherine Johnson\, and Dolores “Dee” O’Hara\, the first nurse to care for America’s astronauts. \n\nThe museum first opened its doors in 1976 as the International Space Hall of Fame\, dedicated to recognizing the imagination\, achievements\, and determination of those who have advanced humanity’s understanding of the universe and expanded the boundaries of space exploration. Today\, the Hall of Fame includes 174 inductees\, including one team. \nFor more details about the 2026 Inductees\, visit this link to read the announcement from the International Space Hall of Fame.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/international-space-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony-and-50th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
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