McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, Space and aviation museum in Concord, United States.
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center spans 20,000 square feet, featuring interactive exhibits, a digital planetarium, and an observatory for space exploration education.
The facility opened in 1990 as the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium and expanded in 2009 to include a science museum dedicated to space exploration.
The center organizes an annual Aerospace Festival and conducts monthly stargazing events, connecting the local community with astronomy and space sciences.
The Discovery Center welcomes 50,000 visitors annually and maintains regular operations from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM during summer months and school vacations.
The facility houses a 1956 XF8U-2 jet, Mercury spacecraft models, and operates as New Hampshire's NASA Educator Resource Center.
Location: New Hampshire
Inception: 1990
Address: 2 Institute Drive, Concord, New Hampshire 03301 03301
Website: http://starhop.com
GPS coordinates: 43.22460,-71.53320
Latest update: May 12, 2025 13:32
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