New Mexico Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture Series is held on the first Friday of each month. The lecture on December 6th will be held on the second floor of the Museum due to construction in the New Horizons Dome Theater. Click image for more details.
The New Horizons Dome Theater at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will re-open April 2, 2025. Click the image for details.
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. Click image for details.
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. Click image for details.
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. Click image for details.
The New Horizons Dome Theater & Planetarium will be closed Tuesday, June 24, 2025, through Sunday, June 29 for audio system upgrades. Click image for details.
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. Click image for details.
Join us on August 1 for an engaging dive into black holes. In this captivating Launch Pad Lecture, Dr. Brinkmann will discuss the evolution of our understanding of black holes—from Ole Rømer's groundbreaking 1676 discovery about the speed of light to the latest breakthroughs in astrophysics and photography. Click image for details.
The New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium will be closed for upgrades in all our systems. Please check our website and social media for updates on the progress.
On September 5, 2025, Carolyn Peeler will highlight the remarkable achievements of women identified by NASA as key trailblazers in the space program. Click title for details.