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.
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 […]
July 4th Launch Pad Lecture is canceled

July 4th Launch Pad Lecture is canceled. Click image for details.
NM Museum of Space History’s Launch Pad Lecture: Digging Up Ancient Astronomy in the Desert Southwest

Photo: Creekside Great Kiva, courtesy of Jornada Research Institute Guest Speaker: David Greenwald, President of Jornada Research Institute Location: New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium When: June 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM […]
NM Museum of Space History’s Launch Pad Lecture: Digging Up Ancient Astronomy in the Desert Southwest

The Launch Pad Lecture Series is held on the first Friday of each month in the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium in the Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center. Click image for details.
New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting

The New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League monthly 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.
New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Launch Pad Lecture: National Parks and Night Skies

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.
New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Star Party

This is a public star party supported by the NM Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League and Museum Educators. This event is free to the public and will be held at the NMMSH Outdoor Observatory in the upper parking lot. Click the image for details.
Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting

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.
Launch Pad Lectures Return to New Horizons Dome Theater

PHOTO CAPTION: Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, completed a circuit of the Earth in the spaceship Vostok 1 on April 12, 1961. Photograph from Getty Images […]