Museum Members Get Front Row Seats! Alamogordo, New Mexico – The International Space Hall of Fame Foundation is pleased to announce that the City of Alamogordo’s July 4th fireworks show returns to the New Mexico Museum of Space History grounds, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States and kicking off the 50th anniversary of the museum. “In
The New Mexico State Library, the New Mexico Museum of Space History, and The University of New Mexico Political Science Department will jointly host a free online public webinar offering a fresh look at the world‑famous 1947 Roswell UFO incident. The event, titled “The 1947 Roswell UFO Incident: Revisited,” will explore constitutional and legal issues
Alamogordo, New Mexico – The Big Bang STEM EXPO is slated for Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Tays Special Event Center on the campus of NMSU-A. Join the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation (ISHFF) and the New Mexico Museum of Space History as we celebrate the best
(Alamogordo, NM) — New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Launch Pad Lecture Series features “Chix in Space” on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. in the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium. The free program, open to everyone, will be presented by Dr. Rebecca Anklam. “Chix in Space” highlights the work of
The New Mexico Museum of Space History invites families to drop in and explore the science of space together at Science Saturday, a monthly program held on the last Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center. Each month’s Science Saturday features a new theme with
Induction Ceremony & 50th Anniversary Celebration Planned for October 2026 (Alamogordo, NM) — The International Space Hall of Fame Foundation (ISHFF) Induction Committee is pleased to announce that five nominees have been selected to be inducted into the International Space Hall of Fame at the New Mexico Museum of Space History (NMMSH) in Alamogordo, New
The upcoming NMSU-A Summer STEM Camp: Rockets & Drones, hosted in partnership with the New Mexico Museum of Space History, has officially reached maximum enrollment. The two‑week program, designed for students entering 6th through exiting 8th grade, offers hands‑on exploration of rocket science during the first week, followed by drone flight and technology during the
Registration Now Open! Summer camp at the Museum of Space History is blasting off in July with two one-week camp sessions. Two classes will be offered each week. Explorers is open to cadets entering third through fifth grades, while Challengers is open to cadets entering sixth through eighth grade. Each class is limited to 25
Santa Fe, NM – Active-duty military personnel, including National Guard, Reserve, and their families, will receive free admission to the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs’ eight museums and eight historic sites this summer through the Blue Star Museums program. The New Mexico Arts & Military program is launching the campaign to raise awareness of this opportunity for
ALAMOGORDO, NM – The New Mexico Museum of Space History’s next Launch Pad Lecture will feature distinguished astronaut Col. Andrew R. Morgan, M.D. (U.S. Army), the Senior Commander of White Sands Missile Range. The event is scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026. Morgan will present “A Soldier’s Journey to Space,” offering insights into his leadership career
(Alamogordo, NM) – This month’s Science Saturday at the New Mexico Museum of Space History invites families to mark Earth Week with hands-on water rocket building and launching. The program takes place on Saturday, April 25th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in and around the New Horizons Dome Theater & Planetarium and is designed for
PUBLIC NOTICE NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF SPACE HISTORYGOVERNOR’S COMMISSION (Strategic Planning Session and Regular Quarterly Meeting) The New Mexico Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission will conduct a Strategic Planning Session and their Regular Quarterly Meeting as follows on Friday, April 24, 2026: The NMMSH Governor’s Commission Strategic Planning Session and Regular Quarterly Meeting are open