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Museum welcomes five millionth visitor
What's New

TORNADO ALLEY STORMS INTO TOMBAUGH GIANT SCREEN THEATER
Nature's Power is Revealed in the New Giant Screen Film Opening in Alamogordo April 6ALAMOGORDO, NM - Tornado season is fast approaching in th. . .

 

Now Taking Reservations For Homesteading Mars!
Museum Summer Camp Expands Programs (Alamogordo, NM) Whether your young explorer dreams of landing on the red planet, searching for extraterrestrials, findi. . .

 

Museum Welcomes Visitor Five Million
(ALAMOGORDO, NM) At the New Mexico Museum of Space History, every person through the door has been counted and recounted over the past two weeks as staff anticipated wel. . .

 
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Featured Exhibit

The X-Prize/X-Cup
The X-Prize/X-Cup exhibit describes the competition that led "Space Ship One" to become the first manned commercial ship to journey into space and return safely. The X Prize Cup is an ongoing contest hosted . . .
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Space Science in New Mexico
Space Science in New Mexico. New Mexico, and specifically the Tularosa Basin, has been home to many space pioneers and developments that made space travel possible. This gallery features a fuel inje. . .
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The International Space Hall of Fame
The International Space Hall of Fame was established in 1976 to recognize the imagination, efforts, and achievements of those who have endeavored to advance man's knowledge of the universe, and his ability t. . .
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Looking Out, Looking Back
Looking out, looking back. Before man could travel in space, satellites explored the unknown frontier, testing for possible fatal effects of space travel. Today satellites help to conserve and manage resourc. . .
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IMAX Movies

Hubble
Experience the gripping story- full of hope, crushing disappointment, dazzling ingenuity, braver. . .

Planetarium Show
Take a tour of the night sky. What causes the seasons? Why do the planets sometimes seem to move. . .

Tornado Alley
Join Storm Chasers star Sean Casey and the researchers of VORTEX 2, the most ambitious effort ev. . .


Plan Your Visit

Open every day except Christmas and Thanksgiving
9am-5pm.

Admission:
Adults $6.00
Children (4-12) $4.00
senior, military and combo discounts »
For Group Tour Information, call Sharon Masters at 575-437-2840 ext. 41117 or email Sharon.masters@state.nm.us

Located at the top of Highway 2001
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Voice: (575) 437-2840
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The Governors Commission is the group appointed by the Governor comprised of leaders in the scientific, education and political communities responsible for the oversight of the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo. In keeping with a desire to fulfill their duties as representatives of the public trust, this direct email link has been added to our site. All emails received will be directly forwarded, and distributed to the respective Commissioners. Please note your name and district of residence in your email. Your suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

  • Lisa Thomassie - Member, At-Large
  • Jill Gutierrez - Member, District 7
  • Jim Hayhoe - Member, At- Large
  • Dr. William Dettmer - Chairman, District 3
  • Michael Kelley - Vice Chair, District 7
  • Ed Brabson - Member, District VI
  • Jamai Blivin - Member, District II
  • Dr. Donald Elder, III - Member, District IV
  • Jacqueline S. Fryer - Member, District V

Contact the Commission at msh.commissioners@state.nm.us


May 21st in Space History

    • 1969: Apollo 10 becomes the second manned spacecraft to ever enter lunar orbit.