New Mexico Museum of Space History

The New Mexico Museum of Space History contains exhibits about space missions, rockets, satellites, and technological advancements in aerospace exploration throughout multiple floors.

Established in 1976 following the Apollo program, the museum received accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums in 1993 and formed a partnership with the Smithsonian Institution.

The International Space Hall of Fame within the museum recognizes individuals who have contributed to space exploration, while the memorial garden remembers astronauts lost during missions.

The museum opens Monday and Wednesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM, Sunday from noon to 5 PM, with admission prices ranging from 6 to 8 dollars.

The burial site of Ham, the first chimpanzee to travel into space in 1961, lies in front of the museum building, marking a significant milestone in space exploration history.

Location: Alamogordo

Address: 3198 State Rte 2001, Alamogordo, NM 88310 88310

Opening Hours: url=https://www.nmspacemuseum.org/tours/

Phone: +15754372840

Website: https://nmspacemuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 32.92114,-105.92082

Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:39