The monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will feature Museum Education Director Dave Dooling. His topic will be “Destination Moon and the Films that Made Us Ask “What if?” and will highlight the connection between science fiction films and science fact.   The next Launch Pad Lecture will be […]

Rocketeer Academy’s monthly Science Saturday event will take place Saturday, Sept. 10. The topic is PUNCH the Sun. Why does the Moon block the Sun from view? And what causes the beautiful light show during an eclipse? Get ready for the Great American Eclipse of 2023, and discover how New Mexico natives may have recorded […]

The Museum of Space History is pleased to host the annual 9.11 Stair Climb Relay, sponsored by the Alamogordo Fire Department. Teams of up to four participants climb the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center in tribute to the fallen heroes of Sept. 11. Registration begins at 7:30 am on the […]

Smithsonian Magazine has designated Saturday, September 17, 2022 as the 18th annual Museum Day. The theme of this year’s Museum Day is The American Experience with the goal of highlighting the exciting world of art, culture, science, innovation, and history on display at museums nationwide. Participating museums across the United States offer free admission to […]