NM Museum of Space History’s Launch Pad Lecture: Black Holes: Visualizing the Inconceivable

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.
NM Museum of Space History’s Launch Pad Lecture: Black Holes: Visualizing the Inconceivable

Guest Speaker: Guest Speaker Jon Brinkmann—retired affiliate professor at New Mexico State University and a veteran of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS). When: Friday, August 1, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM […]
New Talent Joins the New Mexico Museum of Space History

The New Mexico Museum of Space History welcomes two new employees, Brigette Smith and Levi Heisinger. Brigette is the museum’s new Front Desk Customer Service representative, and Levi joined as […]
Skywired: The Story of Radio-Controlled Flight

Soar into excitement on Saturday, July 26, 2025, as we launch Skywired with an opening day celebration on the second floor of the New Mexico Museum of Space History—a thrilling journey through the captivating world of radio-controlled aviation! Click image for details.
Skywired: The Story of Radio-Controlled Flight

Soar into excitement on Saturday, July 26, as we launch Skywired with an opening day celebration on the second floor of the New Mexico Museum of Space History—a thrilling journey through the […]
New Mexico Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission Meeting

The Governor’s Commission to the New Mexico Museum of Space History will hold a regular quarterly meeting at 1:00 pm in the front classroom of the Tombaugh Education Center on the campus of the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo, NM. Click the image for details.
New Mexico Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission Meeting

New Mexico Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission MeetingDate: Friday, July 25, 2025Time: 1:00 PM MDT Location: New Mexico Museum of Space HistoryClyde Tombaugh Dome Theater & Planetarium – Front […]
Sound That Moves You at the New Horizons Dome Theater

Did you feel that? It’s the pulse of an all-encompassing sound system hitting you at once at the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium at the New Mexico Museum of […]
Theater Temporarily Closed for Audio Upgrades

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.
Ancient Skies Meet Modern Eyes in a World Built by the Stars

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.