New Mexico Museum of Space History

Trinity Site Motor Coach Tour
2024-10-19 06:00 - 15:30 UTC | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Saturday, October 19, 2024
6:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Trinity Site Motor Coach Tour — Limited advance tickets are on sale now through the museum’s foundation and include the round trip to Trinity Site, guided tour, brownbag lunch, guided tour of the museum, and more. To reserve your tickets or for more information, call 575-437-2840 or visit nmspacemuseum.org.

Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture: Sputnik 2 — Laika's Cosmic Journey
2024-11-01 09:00 - 10:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture
TEMPORARY Location: Museum 2nd Floor
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Topic: Sputnik 2 — Laika’s Cosmic Journey
Speaker: Museum Education Specialist Marie DeLeon
Dive into the captivating story of Sputnik 2, the Soviet mission that sent Laika, a courageous canine, into orbit around the Earth. Discover the mission’s historical context, scientific breakthroughs, and ethical dilemmas, and see how this pivotal event set the stage for future space exploration.
The Launch Pad Lecture Series is held on the first Friday of each month in the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium in the Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center. Museum staff, and sometimes special guest speakers, discuss topics ranging from space history to space future. Free to the public. Coffee and donuts provided. For more information, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org

Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting -- CANCELED
2024-11-14 19:00 - 20:00 | NM
Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting — CANCELED
Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting — CANCELED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN THE BUILDING
Location: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting – The Astronomy League meeting is held on the second Thursday of each month in the Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center and is free to attend. Museum staff and sometimes special guest speakers discuss topics ranging from public observing to off-site adventures. For more information, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org

Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture
2024-12-06 09:00 - 10:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture
TEMPORARY Location: Museum 2nd Floor
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Topic: Dr. John Stapp’s Record-Setting Rocket Sled Ride
Guest Speaker: Michael Shinabery
Why: What’s it like to fly without wings? Join us for our upcoming monthly Launch Pad Lecture, “0 to 632 x 10 in 5 Seconds.”
What: Commemorate the 70th anniversary of Dr. John Stapp’s record-setting rocket sled ride at Holloman Air Force Base on December 10, 1954. Dr. Stapp, known as “The Fastest Man on Earth,” achieved a land speed record of 632 mph in just five seconds, subjecting himself to forces up to 46.2 Gs.
When: Friday, December 6, 2024, 9:00 a.m. on the second floor of the Main Museum.
Where: New Mexico Space History Museum, 3198 State Road 2001, Alamogordo, NM. (575) 437-2840 www.nmspacemuseum.org
The Launch Pad Lecture Series is held on the first Friday of each month. Museum staff, and sometimes special guest speakers, discuss topics ranging from space history to space future. Free to the public. Coffee and donuts provided. For more information, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org

Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting
2024-12-12 19:00 - 20:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting
Location: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting – The Astronomy League meeting is held on the second Thursday of each month in the Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center and is free to attend. Museum staff and sometimes special guest speakers discuss topics ranging from public observing to off-site adventures. For more information, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org

Museum of Space History’s 2024 Holiday on the Hill: Space-Themed Family Fun and Community Support
2024-12-14 10:00 - 14:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
The Museum of Space History invites families to a festive, educational event on December 14, 2024, from 10am-2pm. Visitors can enjoy free admission by donating two canned food items (per person), supporting local community food banks. Children will explore space-themed activities on the museum’s 2nd floor, including:

“Orbiting Explorers” Planetary Scavenger Hunt
Ozobots Solar System Demonstration
Dr. Stapp Interactive Activity
Free Space Coloring Books for Kids

For more information, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org

Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Star Party: Hunting the Hunter — CANCELED
2024-12-14 18:00 - 20:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Star Party — EVENT CANCELED
Location: NMMSH Outdoor Observatory, Upper Parking Lot
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Theme: Hunting the Hunter
WE APOLOGIZE, BUT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.
This is a public star party supported by the Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League and Museum Educators. Along with the normal array of telescopes, there will be big screen live viewing of astronomic objects as well as the usual visual observing. This event is free to the public and will be held at the NMMSH Outdoor Observatory in the upper parking lot. For more information, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org

Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture
2025-01-03 09:00 - 10:00 | NM
Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture
TEMPORARY Location: Main Museum 2nd Floor
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
The New Mexico Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture Series is held on the first Friday of each month. This month’s lecture will be held on the second floor of the Museum due to construction in the New Horizons Dome Theater. Museum staff, and sometimes special guest speakers, discuss topics ranging from space history to space future. Free to the public. Coffee and donuts provided. 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
2025-01-31 13:00 - 17:00 | Stewart L. Udall Center for Museum Resources, 725 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
New Mexico Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission Meeting
Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM MST
Location: Stuart L. Udall Center for Museum Resources,
Large Conference Room (2nd Floor),
725 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM
The Governor’s Commission to the New Mexico Museum of Space History will hold a regular quarterly meeting at 1:00 pm in the Stuart L. Udall Center for Museum Resources, Large Conference Room (2nd Floor), 725 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM. A meeting notice and agenda will be posted at the museum and on its website prior to the meeting. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact msh.info@dca.nm.gov at least 48 hours before the meeting to discuss your accessibility needs. The mission of the Governor’s Commission to the museum is to provide direction, advice, and support to the Director of the Museum in the maintenance and operation of the Museum and all of its activities. For more information, please email msh.info@dca.nm.gov.
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NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF SPACE HISTORY GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION MEETING
DRAFT AGENDA
Friday, January 31, 2025
1:00 PM MST
Stuart L. Udall Center for Museum Resources Large Conference Room (2nd Floor)
725 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM
The Mission of the New Mexico Museum of Space History (NMMSH) Commission is to establish museum of space history policy and determine the mission and direct the development of the museum subject to the approval of the secretary of cultural affairs and to provide direction, advice, and support to the Director of the Museum in the maintenance and operation of the Museum and its activities.

Call to Order – Mr. Jon Haas, Chair
Introductions – Commission and Guests
Action: Approve agenda for the January 31, 2025, Meeting – Commission
Action: Approve minutes from the October 25, 2024, Meeting – Commission
Department of Cultural Affairs Report – TBD
Commission Chair Report – Mr. Jon Haas
Division Director’s Report – Mr. Billy Jones (Acting Director)
Report on Collections – Ms. Brianna Buller
Report on Educational Programs – Mr. Mike Shinaberry
Int’l Space Hall of Fame Foundation – Mr. Johnny Powell

Progress on Draft Agreements
Discussion of agreement contents (Commission)

Announcements – General call for upcoming activities of interest to the Museum
Action: Confirm/Establish Dates of Upcoming Meetings – Commission

Friday April 25, 2025 (Alamogordo, NM, at NMMSH).
Friday July 25, 2025 (Albuquerque, NM at TBD).
This will be an opportunity for the Commission to visit and interact with the staff of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Friday October 31, 2025 (Alamogordo, NM, at NMMSH).

Adjournment – Commission

Note: Following the meeting, the Commission will tour the New Mexico Museum of Indian Arts and Culture located nearby at 710 Camino Lejo.
Except for emergency matters, the Commission cannot take action on new business that is not on the posted agenda. New business requiring action will be added to the agenda for the next meeting of the Commission.

Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture
2025-02-07 09:00 - 10:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States

Discovery Night at the Museum is February 26, 2025
2025-02-26 17:30 - 18:30 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
“Discovery Night” at the Museum of Space History is Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on the second floor of the museum. “Discovery Night” will highlight the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation (ISHFF), Women in Aviation International (WAI), the all new STARBASE Holloman Program, and the many exciting educational opportunities that the museum’s education program offers.
More than 20,000 members across 120 countries help support Women in Aviation International. WAI is the largest nonprofit organization in the world dedicated to increasing the number of women involved in all aspects of aviation and aerospace, according to their website. The local chapter of WAI will be on hand for “Discovery Night” with special presentations to let the community know how young women in the area can be involved.
For more information, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org

Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture — Stars of a Different Kind: The Mercury 13 and Their Quest for Space
2025-03-07 09:00 - 10:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Jerrie Cobb, one of Mercury 13. Photo courtesy of NASA
Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture
TEMPORARY Location: Main Museum 2nd Floor
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Alamogordo, NM — Stars of a Different Kind: The Mercury 13 and Their Quest for Space, is next in our monthly Launch Pad Lecture series at New Mexico Museum of Space History. The Mercury 13 tested the mental and physical rigors of space flight for women. Despite its groundbreaking potential, it fell victim to gender biases, as the 13 women involved were deemed to have the “right stuff” but the “wrong sex” for space missions.
Uncover the full story of the Mercury 13, revealing their remarkable achievements and the unjust barriers they faced with Museum Curator Brianna Buller. Brianna says she is excited about “highlighting forgotten female pilots who proved women’s capability as astronauts, clearing for takeoff into Women’s History Month.” Learn about a legacy that has significantly inspired and advanced the pursuit of greater equality and diversity within space exploration.
The free Launch Pad Lecture will be on the second floor of the Main Museum at New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Coffee and donuts will be served, compliments of the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation. For more information, visit www.nmspacemuseum.org
New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo is a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. A Smithsonian Affiliate, the museum showcases the significant role New Mexico has played in the development of the U.S. Space Program and features the International Space Hall of Fame, and New Horizons Dome Theater.

Aviation Trailblazers Tuskegee Airmen to be honored at NM Museum of Space History
2025-03-27 11:00 - 14:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
New Mexico Museum of Space History is proud to announce a special event honoring the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This celebration, held in collaboration with the Holloman AFB Tuskegee Airmen Chapter, will take place on the museum’s second floor and is free for the public to attend.
The Tuskegee Airmen were trailblazers in military aviation, breaking racial barriers as the first African American fighter pilots and support crews in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. Their exceptional service included escorting bombers in Europe without losing a single aircraft on numerous missions, earning them the nickname “Red Tail Angels.” Their bravery and skill contributed to the Allied victory and paved the way for desegregation in the U.S. military.

11:00 a.m. – Event begins with doors open to visitors.
11:30 a.m. – A presentation honoring the Tuskegee Airmen and their contributions to American aviation history.
Noon – Screening of a documentary detailing the lives and achievements of these remarkable individuals

NM Museum of Space History will also offer free admission throughout the day, allowing visitors to explore exhibits while reflecting on the inspiring legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen. “We are thrilled to celebrate Tuskegee Airmen Day by highlighting their significant contributions to aviation and civil rights,” said April James, New Mexico Museum of Space History. “This event is an opportunity for our community to learn about their courage and perseverance in overcoming adversity.”

The event is part of a broader effort to recognize and honor the sacrifices and achievements of these aviation pioneers. Attendees will leave with a deeper appreciation for how their legacy continues to inspire future generations.

Theater Re-Opening April 2nd. YAY!!!!!
2025-04-02 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
The New Horizons Dome Theater at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will re-open April 2, 2025! We appreciate your patience and continued support during our recent renovations. Come enjoy a film, a star show, or presentation on the world around us in comfortable seating. Open Wednesday through Sunday beginning April 2nd! We look forward to seeing you soon:)

Launch Pad Lectures Return to New Horizons Dome Theater
2025-04-04 09:00 - 10:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
ALAMOGORDO, NM – The New Mexico Museum of Space History is pleased to announce that the Launch Pad Lecture series will return to the New Horizons Dome Theater, starting with the April 4, 2025, lecture. Mackette Kark will present One Orbit, Endless Impact: Yuri Gagarin’s Vostok 1 Mission at 9:00 a.m.

Before he became a global icon, Yuri Gagarin was the son of a carpenter who dared to reach for the stars—quite literally. Uncover the remarkable story of how one Soviet cosmonaut’s 108-minute flight forever altered human history, showcasing the extraordinary courage that propelled humanity’s first steps into the cosmic unknown.

This free event is open to the public, with coffee and donuts provided courtesy of the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation. For more information, visit www.nmspacemuseum.org or call (575) 437-2840.

Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting
2025-04-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center, 3198 State Route 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting
Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center
The NM Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League meeting is held on the second Thursday of each month in the Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center and is free to attend. Museum staff and sometimes special guest speakers discuss topics ranging from public observing to off-site adventures. For more information, contact the Museum Outreach Department at 575-437-2840 ext 41135 or visit our website at www.NMSpaceMuseum.org

New Mexico Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission Meeting
2025-04-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center, 3198 State Route 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
New Mexico Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission Meeting
Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM MDT
Location: New Mexico Museum of Space History
Clyde Tombaugh Dome Theater & Planetarium Front Classroom
3198 State Route 2001, Alamogordo, NM 88310
The Governor’s Commission to the New Mexico Museum of Space History will hold a regular quarterly meeting at 1:00 pm in the New Mexico Museum of Space History Clyde Tombaugh Dome Theater & Planetarium’s front classroom, 3198 State Route 2001, Alamogordo, NM. A meeting notice and agenda will be posted at the museum and on its website prior to the meeting. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact msh.info@dca.nm.gov at least 48 hours before the meeting to discuss your accessibility needs. The mission of the Governor’s Commission to the museum is to provide direction, advice, and support to the Director of the Museum in the maintenance and operation of the Museum and all of its activities. For more information, please email msh.info@dca.nm.gov.
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NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF SPACE HISTORY GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION MEETING
DRAFT AGENDA
Friday, April 25, 2025
1:00 PM MDT
at The New Mexico Museum of Space History
Front Classroom
Clyde Tombaugh Dome Theater & Planetarium
3198 State Route 2001, Alamogordo, NM 88310
The Mission of the New Mexico Museum of Space History (NMMSH) Commission is to establish museum of space history policy and determine the mission and direct the development of the museum subject to the approval of the secretary of cultural affairs and to provide direction, advice, and support to the Director of the Museum in the maintenance and operation of the Museum and its activities.
1. Call to Order – Mr. Jon Haas, Chair
2. Introductions – Commission and Guests
3. Action: Approve agenda for the April 25, 2025 Meeting – Commission
4. Action: Approve minutes from the January 31, 2025 Meeting – Commission
5. Department of Cultural Affairs Report – TBD
6. Commission Chair Report – Mr. Jon Haas
7. Division Director’s Report – Mr. Billy Jones (Acting Director)
a. Report on Collections – Brianna Buller
b. Report on Educational Programs – Mike Shinaberry
8. Int’l Space Hall of Fame Foundation Mr. Johnny Powell
9. Action: Consideration and Adoption of the General Operating Agreement (GOA)
between the NM Museum of Space History, The NM-MSH Commission, and the
International Space Hall of Fame Foundation
a. Discussion of agreement (Commission)
b. Vote to accept the GOA (Commission)
10. Announcements – General call for upcoming activities of interest to the Museum
11. Action: Confirm/Establish Dates of Upcoming Meetings – Commission
a. Friday July 25, 2025 (NM Museum of Natural History & Science,
Albuquerque, NM) This will be an opportunity for the Commission to visit and
interact with the staff of the NM Museum of Natural History & Science
b. Friday October 31, 2025 (Alamogordo, NM, at NMMSH)
c. Friday January 30, 2026 (Santa Fe, NM)
12. Adjournment – Commission
Except for emergency matters, the Commission cannot take action on new business that is not
on the posted agenda. New business requiring action will be added to the agenda for the next
meeting of the Commission.

New Mexico Museum of Space History's Launch Pad Lecture: National Parks and Night Skies
2025-05-02 09:00 - 10:00 | Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center, 3198 State Route 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
NM Museum of Space History’s Launch Pad Lecture: National Parks and Night Skies
Guest Speaker: Ranger Sarah Sherwood, Park Guide at White Sands National Park
Location: New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Public lands such as national parks and forests preserve some of the darkest skies left on earth. Come learn about the role the National Park Service plays in protecting the night sky, why it’s important to recognize and treat dark skies as a natural resource, and how you can support these efforts.
The Launch Pad Lecture Series is held on the first Friday of each month in the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium in the Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center. Museum staff, and sometimes special guest speakers, discuss topics ranging from space history to space future. Free to the public. Coffee and donuts provided. For more information, visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org

New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting
2025-05-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center, 3198 State Route 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting
Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center
The New Mexico Museum of Space History’s 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. Museum staff and sometimes special guest speakers discuss topics ranging from public observing to off-site adventures. For more information, contact the Museum Outreach Department at 575-437-2840 ext 41135 or visit our website at www.NMSpaceMuseum.org

June 2025 Stem Camp: Rockets and Drones
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-13 | NMSU-Alamogordo, 2400 N Scenic Drive, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Alamogordo, NM — NMSU Alamogordo, in collaboration with with educators from the New Mexico Museum of Space History and sponsored by the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation, proudly presents the Rocket & Drone STEM Camp. This exciting opportunity invites middle school students, from those entering 6th grade to those completing 8th grade, to explore the fascinating worlds of rocketry and drone technology.
Camp Details:

Week 1 (Rockets): June 2-5
Week 2 (Drones): June 9-13
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: NMSU Alamogordo
Cost: $25 per week or $40 for both weeks

During the first week, campers will dive deep into the world of rockets. Participants will learn about the history and design of rockets, create their model, and then launch it! Last year, NM Museum of Space History educator Marie De Leon Sanchez shared, “The campers were thrilled to be able to make and launch their rockets.” In the second week, students will explore drone technology, enhancing their understanding of how drones work and learning how to fly them. The camp will culminate in a day filled with exciting drone flying challenges.
Lunch is provided for all participants. Spaces are limited, so act quickly to secure your spot!
Sign up now at https://bit.ly/2025Stemcamp.
For more information, please contact Ms. Sandra Dicks at 575-439-3603 or Dr. David Fletcher at 575-439-3770.

NM Museum of Space History’s Launch Pad Lecture: Digging Up Ancient Astronomy in the Desert Southwest
2025-06-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center, 3198 State Route 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Guest Speaker: David Greenwald, President of Jornada Research Institute
Location: New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium
When: June 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Explore how ancient New Mexico communities aligned with the stars at the New Mexico Museum of Space History’s upcoming Launch Pad Lecture Archaeoastronomy Associations of the Great Kiva at Creekside Village. David Greenwald’s presentation will focus on the Jornada Mogollon agricultural community (A.D. 600-900) and their use of astronomy in daily life.
The Launch Pad Lecture Series is held on the first Friday of each month in the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium in the Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center. Museum staff, and sometimes special guest speakers, discuss topics ranging from space history to space future. Free to the public. Coffee and donuts provided. For more information, visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org

New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Star Party
2025-06-14 20:00 - 22:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Star Party
Location: NMMSH Outdoor Observatory, Upper Parking Lot
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Star Party Theme: Guardians of the Night

A museum educator will be sharing the key to night sky friendly lighting, the dangers of light pollution, and the long-term impacts of dark night skies. Meanwhile, join local astronomers and astrophotographers to use image stacking and enjoy deep sky objects. The star party will begin at 8:30 pm at the Museum of Space History observatory. In case of inclement weather, events will be moved into the Tombaugh Dome and Planetarium.
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. For more information, visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org

Theater Temporarily Closed for Audio Upgrades
2025-06-24 - 2025-06-29 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
The New Horizons Dome Theater & Planetarium will be closed Tuesday, June 24, 2025, through Sunday, June 29 for audio system upgrades.
Be sure to come back Monday, June 30, for an enhanced surround sound experience!

July 4th Launch Pad Lecture is canceled
2025-07-04 09:00 - 10:00 | Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center, 3198 State Route 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
July 4th Launch Pad Lecture is canceled. Lauch Pad Lectures will resume August 7, 2025.

New Mexico Rocketeer Academy Summer Camp
2025-07-07 - 2025-07-11, 2025-07-14 - 2025-07-18, 2025-07-21 - 2025-07-25 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Hosted by the New Mexico Museum of Space History and the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation
Designed for students entering grades 3–8, the weeklong day camps offer exciting, hands-on STEM activities like building space suits, rovers, and satellites—plus an exclusive field trip to Spaceport America and Virgin Galactic’s Gateway to Space.
Location: New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Route 2001, Alamogordo, NM
Dates: July 7–11, July 14–18, July 21–25
Hours: Mon–Thurs 9 AM–4 PM, Fri 9 AM–12 PM
Cost: $250/week (includes lunch)
Register now: www.spacehalloffame.org
For more information, please email: info@spacehalloffame.org
Spots are limited—register early!

Ancient Skies Meet Modern Eyes in a World Built by the Stars
2025-07-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center, 3198 State Route 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Prepare to be captivated by the mysteries of the cosmos and the wisdom of ancient sky watchers at Ancient Skies, Modern Eyes—an enlightening, all-day free public event that explores how humanity has long turned to the stars for meaning, guidance, and inspiration.
Taking place on Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the New Horizons Dome Theater of the NM Museum of Space History in Alamogordo, this immersive experience is co-hosted by the Jornada Research Institute. Throughout the day, a dynamic lineup of renowned speakers will delve into the astronomical importance of petroglyphs, solar calendars, eclipses, and ceremonial sites.
Attendees can explore Richard Friedman’s working model of the Sun Dagger, an ancient solar calendar from Chaco Canyon, and experience Daniel Brown’s “Writing Skyscapes,” a poetic and visual exhibition that invites audiences to reflect on the sky as both muse and message.
Featured Speakers:

10:15 AM – 12:00 PM – Joan Price, Jornada Research, will present on the “Great Jaguar” Stone at the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site.
12:15 – 1:30 PM – Anna Sofaer, Founder of the Solstice Project, will present and then discuss her film The Mystery of Chaco Canyon: Unveiling The Ancient Astronomy.
2:00 – 3:30 PM – Dr. Cherilynn Morrow, NASA, will present on the Rock of the Sun, a possible recording of the 1097 full eclipse that occurred at Chaco Canyon
4:00 – 5:00 PM – David Greenwald, Director of Jornada Research Institute, will discuss how the great kiva at Creekside Village in Tularosa Canyon was used as an astronomical observatory.

Please note: The regularly scheduled Giant Screen Films or live star shows will not take place during the event.

New Mexico Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission Meeting
2025-07-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center, 3198 State Route 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
New Mexico Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission Meeting
Date: Friday, July 25, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM MDT
Location: New Mexico Museum of Space History
Clyde Tombaugh Dome Theater & Planetarium – Front Classroom
3198 State Road 2001, Alamogordo, NM 88310
The Mission of the New Mexico Museum of Space History Commission is to provide direction, advice, and support to the Director of of the Museum in the maintenance and operation of the Museum and its activities.
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20250725 Commission Meeting Public Notice

Skywired: The Story of Radio-Controlled Flight
2025-07-26 10:00 - 17:00 | New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, United States
Soar into excitement on Saturday, July 26, 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! This celebration is a testament to the spirit of collaboration between the museum and the Alamogordo RCers, in partnership with the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), and supported by the Las Cruces and El Paso clubs.
The exhibit also pays homage to the local visionary, George V. Holloman, whose innovative breakthroughs at Holloman Air Force Base were instrumental in transforming RC flight into a global phenomenon. His legacy lives on at Holloman AFB, one of the top training facilities for drone pilots.
Don’t miss the legendary “Big Guff,” a rare chance to see one of only three known in existence. Built in 1937 by Bill Lyon and Robert Moore of El Paso, this aircraft made history as the first radio-controlled model flown in the Southwest. Lyon and Moore used plans published in the 1937 edition of Air Trails magazine to build it. The plane was controlled with a ham radio system so large that it had to be transported in the back of a pickup truck. Remarkably, this aircraft still has its original Forster .99 engine. The wooden propeller was hand-carved by Bill Lyon himself. The plane was restored by Tom Holmsley, a close friend of Bill’s and a fellow model aviation enthusiast.
Stand beneath the wings of history, marvel at the ingenuity that shaped the skies, and discover how dreams, determination, and collaboration have propelled aviation forward. This is your chance to see rare artifacts and meet passionate experts in RC aviation.
