Holiday on the Hill
Blast off into holiday fun with a visit to the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo on Saturday, December 13, for “Holiday on the Hill.” From 11 a.m. […]
Launch Pad Lecture: Storms, Science & Surveyor: The Story of Apollo 12
Join the New Mexico Museum of Space History for the next Launch Pad Lecture on November 7, “Storms, Science & Surveyor: The Story of Apollo 12,” presented by Marie De Leon, Senior […]
Wings & Water – 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 […]
Launch Pad Lecture: 49 & Counting – The NM Museum of Space History’s Countdown to 50
The Launch Pad Lecture Series is held on the first Friday of each month. Museum staff, along with special guest speakers, discuss topics ranging from space history to its future. Click title for details.
Launch Pad Lecture: 49 & Counting – The NM Museum of Space History’s Countdown to 50
On October 3, Museum Education Director Michael Shinabery will bring to life the fascinating origins of the New Mexico Museum of Space History with his signature animated style and depth […]
Experience Pure Awe: The Universe and Beyond in Ultra HD
Alamogordo, NM — Get ready to journey across the stars with infinite, bolder sights and resonant sounds. The New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium at the New Mexico Museum of Space […]
Launch Pad Lecture: Trailblazing Women of Space
On September 5, 2025, Carolyn Peeler will highlight the remarkable achievements of women identified by NASA as key trailblazers in the space program. She will explore their diverse backgrounds, their […]
Launch Pad Lecture: Trailblazing Women of Space
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.
The New Horizons Dome Theater & Planetarium will be closed on Monday, August 4 through Sunday, August 24 for upgrades to the projector system.
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.
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.