New Mexico Museum of Space History - Alamogordo, New Mexico - Huge Collection of Space Memorabilia

Located near the city of Alamogordo, the New Mexico Museum of Space History features a variety of exhibitions that help educate local residents and visitors about the history, science, and technology of space. It is also home to the International Space Hall of Fame.

The ten permanent exhibits here cover events from Robert Goddard's early rocket experiments near Roswell to a re-creation of the International Space Station. Large artifacts are on display in the John P. Stapp Air & Space Park, including the rocket sled that Stapp rode to 632 miles per hour, making him the world's "fastest man alive.''

In the Clyde W. Tombaugh IMAX Theater and Planetarium, two shows are conducted - Molecules to the Max and the Hubble Daily. It is the only such theater in New Mexico. The museum's Hubbard Space Science Research Building houses a collection of photos and materials on New Mexico space history for use by researchers and students.

The New Mexico Museum of Space History is located at the Top of Highway 2001, Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310. It is open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas from 9am until 5pm. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $4 for children aged 4~12. Self guided tours take about 45 minutes to an hour.