Smithsonian Magazine has designated Saturday, September 17, 2022 as the 18th annual Museum Day. The theme of this year’s Museum Day is The American Experience with the goal of highlighting the exciting world of art, culture, science, innovation, and history on display at museums nationwide. Participating museums across the United States offer free admission to […]
The monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the Museum of Space History will feature Museum Outreach Coordinator Tony Gondola. His topic will be “Exoplanets: We are Not Alone,” and will highlight the amazing variety of worlds discovered beyond our solar system. From giant hot planets to Earth-like worlds in abundance, discover what's really out there, and […]
The New Mexico Museum of Space History is hosting our quarterly Governor’s Commission Meeting on October 28th , 2022 at 1:00PM. This meeting will be open to the public via Zoom. The Mission of the New Mexico Museum of Space History Commission is to establish museum of space history policy and determine the mission and […]
The Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League is hosting a Free Star Party! Check out a gorgeous crescent moon, see giant Jupiter and the rings of Saturn, and many other celestial bodies! When: Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Where: In the large parking lot above the Tombaugh Education Building on […]
The monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will be on Friday, November 4, 2022, at 9:00 am. This months feature Museum Outreach Coordinator Tony Gondola. His topic will be “The NEW Road to the Moon” and will take a close look at NASA's plans to go back to the moon […]
Veterans, Active-Duty Personnel, National Guard, First Responders, and Families Invited 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 Veterans Day. When: Friday, November 11, 2022 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm 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, November 17, 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 monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will feature Museum Executive Director, Chris Orwoll. His topic will be “Apollo 17: 50 Years”. The Launch Pad Lecture Series is held on the first Friday of each month on the second floor of the Museum and is free to attend. Museum […]
What: The monthly of the New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League welcomes astronomers of all ages and skill levels. When: Thursday, December 8, 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. […]
A FREE day at the museum! Join us on December 17th, from 10 AM - 3 PM!
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 […]
