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This museum complex includes the space museum, Planetarium, IMAX® dome theater, Hubbard Space Science Education Facility, and the International Space Hall of Fame.

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Nm Hwy 2001, Alamogordo, NM 88311-5430

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Mdavey

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Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Sadly Disappointing

Admittedly I’m a huge fan of NASA and the space program in general so I had high expectations. Still, there was a lack of authentic equipment from the space program that makes the name of this facility problematic. They are doing some remodeling, but it...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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Lynn Z

Dublin, Ireland

111

Reviewed 4 days ago

Good basic coverage of space flight

This museum needs a bit of updating, hence the 4 not a 5, but overall, well worth the visit. They focus mostly on American spaceflight, of course, but also give homage to the Russians who have pioneered in space as well. They also devote one...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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DOFlightSurg

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

2610

Reviewed January 15, 2019

Incredible Collection of Space Memorabilia

I was very impressed with all this place had to offer. From the rockets, capsules and tracks outside, to the interesting, detailed and informational exhibits inside, there is a lot to check out. Would definitely go again to see what they have on the floor...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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Kelly H

127

Reviewed January 5, 2019 via mobile

A great stop for space/science enthusiasts

Signage is poor getting up there, but a must stop. The exhibit is four stories and full of unique exhibits (moon rocks, rocket parts, astronaut gear) as well as a planetarium and outside exhibits. We had a 4 year old and he loved some of...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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Jonathan J

Albuquerque, New Mexico

16550

Reviewed December 14, 2018

Very good rainy day activity

Four floors of exhibits-- or actually 3. You ride to the top of the elevator and then walk down. Neat idea actually. Very nice views of mountains (or would be if it weren't raining). One floor on rocketry, one on living in space, and one...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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Sal_Paradise767

Durham, North Carolina

707208

Reviewed November 26, 2018

Not Worth a Stop

I understand they're renovating right now but even so this museum is not worth visiting. They charge $8 to see very limited exhibits many of which are currently closed. The outdoor rocket park is nice but very little inside grabbed my attention. I wouldn't be...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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TheBlackCondor

Colorado Springs, Colorado

11229

Reviewed November 21, 2018

An interesting visit into space

This smallish museum shows you things about the human race to space. From capsules to rockets to space suits, this museum is pretty nifty. If you're in the area, I do recommend going there, it's pretty informative. If you get there on time, I also...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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JoyInNM

White Rock, New Mexico

183

Reviewed November 18, 2018

Good thing admission was free...

We hit them at a bad time. Their elevators were out of service as were the restrooms. One family tried to bring in a handicapped person and there was simply no way for them to get upstairs to the exhibits. Some of the exhibits were...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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Patrick C

Hudson Falls, NY

14540

Reviewed October 26, 2018 via mobile

History you can touch

While some of the exhibits were only of interest to an enthusiast many reached across the spectrum from static display of rockets to the rocket sled cars of space travel testing the actual equipment used is here to see and in some cases touch There...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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511paty

5317

Reviewed October 21, 2018 via mobile

Awesome museum for family

Spent the afternoon exploring and found this gem. Lots of information about space travel and the role of Holloman AFB with astronaut training. HAM, the space monkey is also buried here. The museum has 4 floors of exhibits and features photos of astronauts inducted in...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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michaeldonaldcam2018

How long do you need to visit the place?

June 18, 2018|

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Without the movie, 1-2 hours. We had 3 kids with us, 9, 10 and 18. One was very interested. The others not as much. If we just had the one, we might have stayed longer.

Tourist194809

Do you have Wheelchair rentals available?

November 18, 2016|

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The museum does have an available wheelchair. It is free to use.

bassman3

Cost for seniors?

May 27, 2016|

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Visitor Category Museum **Planetarium** Adult (13 to 59) $6.00 ** $3.50** Senior Citizens (60+) & (Military - active, retired, & dependents) and NM Residents $5.00 **$ 3.50** Child (3 to 12 yrs) $4.00... More

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FinnishLady30

Finland

Space museum, Tucson or Alamagordo ? (5 Replies)

Hi ! We are driving around Arizona and New Mexico in June. We are interested in seeing space and air vehicles. Do you have any opinion, which one is better: Pima Air & Space in Tucson or New Mexico museum of space history in Alomogordo ? Or is there other place somewhere in that disctrict that we should visit ?

May 13, 2007|

Response fromcolinaz|

If you want to see space exploration and such, then the Alamogordo museum may be best. The Pima Air & Space Museum is more focused on military jets and planes. It's a nice museum though, and they're so different that I think you wouldn't be bored in doing both.

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