“The CON at COMIC CON” Murder Mystery at the New Mexico Museum of Space History

Costumed Sleuths Wanted for “The CON at COMIC CON” Murder Mystery at the New Mexico Museum of Space History

(Alamogordo) — The New Mexico Museum of Space History will transform into a comic-inspired crime scene on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., when the Cloudcroft Light Opera Company (CLOC) presents “The CON at COMIC CON,” an interactive murder mystery experience. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes, assemble detective teams, and dive into a night of

NMMSH Governor's Commission Meeting

The NMMSH Governor’s Commission Strategic Planning Session and Regular Quarterly Meeting Scheduled for April 24, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF SPACE HISTORYGOVERNOR’S COMMISSION (Strategic Planning Session and Regular Quarterly Meeting) The New Mexico Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission will conduct a Strategic Planning Session and their Regular Quarterly Meeting as follows on Friday, April 24, 2026: The NMMSH Governor’s Commission Strategic Planning Session and Regular Quarterly Meeting are open

Ancient Skies Modern Eyes

Ancient Skies, Modern Eyes: Museum of Space History and Jornada Research Institute Present Free Archaeoastronomy Program on Creekside Village Great Kiva

(ALAMOGORDO, NM) – The New Mexico Museum of Space History, in collaboration with Jornada Research Institute, will host a special free public presentation, “ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATIONS OF THE CREEKSIDE VILLAGE GREAT KIVA AND THE AGRICULTURAL CYCLE,” on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in the New Horizons Dome Theater as part of the museum’s annual

Kites & Tails at the New Mexico Museum of Space History

“Kites & Tails” event lands at the New Mexico Museum of Space History

New Mexico Museum of Space History’s “Kites & Tails” EventLocation:  3198 State Route 2001, Alamogordo, NM 88310Date:  Sunday, April 19, 2026Time:  12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Kites & Tails at the New Mexico Museum of Space History brings together hands-on kite building and flying activities with adoptable cats from Kitty City NM on Sunday, April

NM Museum of Space History Astronomy League Star Party — Public Event

Astronomy League and Museum Host Public Star Party on Saturday, April 11, 2026

Astronomy League and Museum Host Public Star PartyLocation: NMMSH Outdoor Observatory, Upper Parking LotDate: Saturday, April 11, 2026Time:  8:00 PM – 10:00 PM (ALAMOGORDO, NM) – The New Mexico Museum of Space History invites the public to the next Astronomy League Star Party, an evening dedicated to exploring the wonders of the night sky. The Star Party begins

New Mexico Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture


Eye in space: Launch Pad Lecture looks at the Hubble Space Telescope’s legacy at New Mexico Museum of Space History on April 3

New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Launch Pad LectureGuest Speaker: Mackette Kark, NMMSH Museum EducatorLecture Topic: Hubble Space TelescopeLocation: New Horizons Dome Theater and PlanetariumDate: April 3, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Alamogordo, NM) — The Hubble Space Telescope is brought into focus in an upcoming Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum

The Museum of Space History's Launch Pad Lecture Series

New Mexico Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture: Listen to the Stars: How a Blind Astronomer “Hears” the Cosmos

New Mexico Museum of Space History Launch Pad LectureSpeaker: Brianna Buller, Museum CuratorLecture Topic: “Listen to the Stars: How a Blind Astronomer “Hears” the Cosmos”Location: New Horizons Dome Theater and PlanetariumDate: March 6, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Alamogordo, NM – The groundbreaking work of blind astronomer Wanda Díaz-Merced will be brought into focus at the New

NM Museum of Space History's Science Saturday

Celebrate John Glenn’s historic trip around the Earth with an egg drop at New Mexico Museum of Space History on Feb. 28

What: Astronaut John Glenn orbited the Earth in February of 1962. Celebrate that event with the John Glenn Egg Drop at the New Mexico Museum of Space History. When: Saturday, February 28, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Why: After orbiting the planet, John Glenn’s Friendship 7 capsule plummeted back to Earth, but it was engineered to protect him from the life-threatening

The Governor’s Commission to the New Mexico Museum of Space History will hold a regular quarterly meeting at 1:00 pm.

New Mexico Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission Meeting (Special) Feb 17th

PUBLIC NOTICE The New Mexico Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission will conduct a special meeting on: Date:              Friday, February 27, 2026 Time:             1:00pm PM MST Location:      New Mexico Museum of Space History Clyde Tombaugh Dome Theater & PlanetariumFront Classroom (First)3198 State Road 2001Alamogordo, NM  88310 The Mission of the New Mexico Museum of

Join us for HAM Day a Science Event

We’re HAMming it up at NM Museum of Space History in Alamogordo

Alamogordo, NM — America’s Astro-chimp, HAM, and his fellow primate pilots are being remembered for their contributions to the US Space Race during Science Saturday, on January 31, 2026, at the NM Museum of Space History (NMMSH), from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. HAM was launched 157 miles into space on January 31, 1961, paving