The Museum of Space History will be closed on Christmas Day. Our normal operating hours are Monday, Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sunday noon to 5:00 pm. We are closed on Tuesdays. For more information, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or call 575-437-2840. Happy Holidays!
What: The New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League is hosting a new telescope user clinic! League members will be on hand to help new telescope users learn best practices and handy tips for stargazing. When: Thursday, Dec. 29, at 7:00 pm. Where: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Building on the campus of the Museum […]
The Museum of Space History will be closed on New Year's Day. Our normal operating hours are Monday, Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sunday noon to 5:00 pm. We are closed on Tuesdays. For more information, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or call 575-437-2840. Happy Holidays!
The monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will feature Museum Education Specialist Mike Shinabery. His topic will be “John Glenn: Godspeed to the Heavens” – a closer look at the man, his missions, and his legacy. Take the elevator up to the second floor! The event is free and […]
What: The monthly of the New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League welcomes astronomers of all ages and skill levels. When: Thursday, January 12, at 7:00 pm. Where: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Building on the campus of the Museum of Space History, front classroom. Why: The event is free and open to the public. The next meeting of […]
(Alamogordo, New Mexico, January 13, 2023) – The Governor’s Commission to the New Mexico Museum of Space History will hold a regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on Friday, January 27, 2023, beginning at 1:00 pm in the Udall Building at 725 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe. The Commission’s agenda will be posted to the museum website at […]
What: The monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will feature Museum Outreach Coordinator Tony Gondola. His topic will be “New Space Update: More Than NASA” and he will share insights into what organizations besides NASA are doing in space. When: Friday, February 3, 2023, at 9:00 am. Where: New Mexico Museum of […]
What: The monthly of the New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League welcomes astronomers of all ages and skill levels. When: Thursday, February 9, at 7:00 pm. Where: Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Building on the campus of the Museum of Space History, front classroom. Why: The event is free and open to the public. The next meeting of […]
What: The monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will feature Museum Educator Michael Shinabery. His topic will be “The New Mexico Space Trail” which highlights why New Mexico has such a rich heritage in space exploration and development. When: Friday, March 3, 2023, at 9:00 am. Where: New Mexico Museum of Space […]
What: The monthly of the New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League welcomes astronomers of all ages and skill levels. When: Thursday, March 9, at 7:00 pm. Who: William “Bill” Wren picked up the nickname “Angel of Darkness” during his tenure at the McDonald Observatory where he worked for more 30 years as an astronomy educator and […]
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Star Party – Spring Break Star Party supported by the Astronomy League and Museum Educators. Along with the usual array of telescopes, there will be big screen live viewing of astronomic objects along with a pass of the International Space Station. The ISS pass starts at 8:44 pm out of […]
What: The New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Rocketeer Academy is kicking spring break into high gear with three weeks worth of Space Break activities! Tuesday, March 14 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Star Party – Spring Break Star Party supported by the Astronomy League and Museum Educators. Along with the usual array of telescopes, […]
