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.
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 […]
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 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 New Mexico Museum of Space History Clyde Tombaugh Dome Theater & Planetarium’s front classroom, 3198 State Route 2001, Alamogordo, NM. Click 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.
Theater Re-Opening April 2nd. YAY!!!!!

The New Horizons Dome Theater at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will re-open April 2, 2025. Click the image for details.
Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture

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.
Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture: Sputnik 2 — Laika’s Cosmic Journey

New Mexico Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture Series is held on the first Friday of each month. The lecture on November 1 will be held on the second floor of the Museum due to construction in the New Horizons Dome Theater. Click image for more details.