“Oppenheimer After Trinity” to Premier at New Horizons Theater

Museum of Space History 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, United States

What: The Museum of Space of Space History is pleased to present the award-winning documentary Oppenheimer After Trinity at the New Horizons Dome Theater. Oppenheimer After Trinity is a thought-provoking and insightful documentary that explores events that occurred after the testing of the world’s first atomic bomb in July of 1945. The documentary offers a […]

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NM Museum of Space History 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.

NM Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission Meeting

Museum of Space History 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, United States

The Governor’s Commission to the New Mexico Museum of Space History will hold a regular quarterly meeting at 1:00 pm. Location TBD. 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 […]

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Free November Launch Pad Lecture Celebrates 25 Years on the Space Station

Museum of Space History 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, United States

The monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will feature Museum Education Director Michael Shinabery. His topic will be “ISS: 25th Anniversary”. He’ll give a brief history of the International Space Station and what it took to create and man it.

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THREE Free Days at the Museum for Vets!

Museum of Space History 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, United States

Veterans, Active-Duty Personnel, National Guard, First Responders, and Families Invited Veterans Day at the NM Museum of Space History What: Veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard personnel, and first responders are invited to attend the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo free on the federally observed holiday Friday, November 10, on Veterans Day, Saturday, […]

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Free Star Party Saturday, Nov. 11

Museum of Space History 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, United States

The Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League is hosting a free Star Party for everyone who loves to stargaze. Astronomy League members will point out Saturn, Jupiter, and other wonders of the early winter night sky. Selected objects will be shown live on large monitors to make viewing easier for children and the seeing impaired.

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Rayguns, Robots, and Rocketships! Free December Launch Pad Lecture Friday

Museum of Space History 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, United States

What: The monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will feature Museum Executive Director Chris Orwoll. His topic will be “Rayguns, Robots, and Rocketships!” Orwoll will talk about pop culture and the museum’s upcoming exhibit “Sci Fi & Sci Fact.” When: Friday, December 1, 2023, at 9:00 am. Where: New Mexico Museum of […]

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Astronomy League December Monthly Meeting

Tombaugh Education Building 3198 State Route 2001, Alamogordo, NM, United States

What: The Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League has lots going on in December! This month’s League meeting has been moved to Thursday, December 7. The monthly meeting of the New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League welcomes astronomers of all ages and skill levels. The meeting will be held in the Clyde W. Tombaugh […]

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Astronomy League December Star Party

Museum of Space History 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, United States

What: The Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League has lots going on in December! On Saturday, December 9th, bring the family up to the museum for a free public star party! It starts at 6:00 pm and will be held in the upper parking lot near the new observatory. Astronomy League members will point out Saturn, […]

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Sci Fi & Sci Fact: Two Worlds Collide Exhibit Opens December 15

Museum of Space History 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, United States

What: Learn how Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein has helped save lives. Discover how a guy named Hugo laid the groundwork for virtual reality and wireless technology in the early 1900s. See how the realms of science fiction and science fact overlap and help create our modern world when the Sci Fi & Sci Fact exhibit opens on Friday, December 15. Where: New […]

Launch Pad Lecture Topic: Ranger & Mariner: All Aboard!

Museum of Space History 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, United States

What: The monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will feature Museum Education Director Mike Shinabery. His topic will be “Ranger & Mariner: All Aboard!” Shinabery will discuss these early space probes and what they were designed to do. This is the last Launch Pad Lecture to be held on the […]

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Museum of Space History Astronomy League Meeting

Museum of Space History 3198 State Rd. 2001, Alamogordo, NM, United States

The theme of this meeting will be show and tell. Bring in anything you might have of interest, it can be new or old, just as long as its astronomy related. For more information, contact the Museum Outreach Department at 575-437-2840 ext 41135 or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org.

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