Events

Upcoming Events

SPACE DAY
SUN, JUN 21ST
10AM-2PM

Celebrate Space Day at the Museum with hands-on activities and out-of-this-world discoveries for all ages.

• Explore the difference between meteorites and “meteor-wrongs” and learn how to spot real space rocks.

• Discover the fascinating connection between gems and space, including how minerals form beyond Earth.

• Get creative with space-themed crafts perfect for young explorers and families.

• View the sun safely through solar telescopes provided by the Rose City Astronomers (weather permitting).

• Enjoy special screenings of Smithsonian Channel programs throughout the day:

  • The Day We Walked on the Moon at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM

  • America’s Secret Space Heroes: Space Shuttle at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM

The Day We Walked on the Moon

Revisit the first lunar landing in gripping real-time as we highlight its most perilous and triumphant moments. On July 16, 1969, hundreds of thousands of spectators and an army of reporters gathered at Cape Kennedy to witness one of the great spectacles of the century: the launch of Apollo 11. Over the next few days, the world watched on with wonder and rapture as humankind prepared for its “one giant leap” onto the moon--and into history. Witness this incredible day, presented through stunning, remastered footage and interviews that takes you behind-the-scenes and inside the spacecraft, Mission Control, and the homes of the astronaut’s families.

TVPG / 44 min

America’s Secret Space Heroes: Space Shuttle

See how NASA engineers met the challenge to build a spacecraft that can launch like a rocket and land like an airplane. For years, the idea of a reusable spacecraft was the dream of early space pioneers, and in 1981, after almost a decade of engineering toil, the Space Shuttle Columbia finally lifted into orbit, ushering in a new era of space flight. Today, the shuttle's work is complete but its engineering legacy will outlast those who built it. Relive its incredible 30-year history, from its groundbreaking achievements to its heartbreaking failures, as told by the people who designed, built, and flew this magnificent flying machine.

TVPG / 44 min

BLOOD DRIVE
THU, JUL 2ND
10AM-3PM

On Thursday, July 2nd we will be hosting the American Red Cross Bus from 10am-3pm.

This is a fantastic opportunity to give back to the community and help save lives. Be sure to stop by and donate blood if you're eligible. Your contribution can make a huge difference in the lives of those in need. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

Anyone who donates gets a free bloodstone from the Museum!

Schedule your appointment in advance.