American Space Museum & Walk of Fame Titusville FL

Celebration Series 2022 - "Diversity in the Space Program"
2022-02-19 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Cultural Complex, 2180 Freedom Ave, Mims, FL, 32754, United States
Celebrating “Diversity in the Space Program” is the Feb 19, 2022 presentation in the “American Space Museum Celebration Series 2022.

Presented by The American Space Museum in partnership with the Moore Cultural Center & Museum, the celebration will be held at the Birthplace of Civil Rights: The Moore Cultural Center, Mims, FL.
The event will be streamed live (starting 11:30am) on the ASM YouTube Channel and can be replayed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqKYlvy-ZXc.
The event includes a discussion panel whose members include…

Art Edwards: Retired after 50-plus years as a NASA contractor at Kennedy Space Center. He began as an African-American co-op student from University of Miami and became an electrical engineer/avionics lead for Rockwell on the Space Shuttle, specializing in the Remote Manipulator Arm. He retired after years as a quality and safety manager.
Laura Poliah: Current NASA Orion lead and distinguished engineer. She is the daughter of immigrants from Trinidad and Tobago, and is a first-generation college student, graduating from the University of Central Florida in 2010 in aerospace engineering. She has been a distinguished systems engineer on Orion since 2011, and is involved in several leadership development programs, including the professional development chair for the local Society of Women Engineers.
Mike McCulley: NASA astronaut and former President and CEO of United Space Alliance.

We are honored to have them share their unique perspective about diversity in NASA.

The birthplace of America’s Civil Rights Movement
Attend this event, just four miles from ASM’s location in Downtown Titusville, and learn why the Moore Cultural Center is the birthplace of America’s Civil Rights Movement, just as the American Space Museum represents the birth of the Space Age.
Civil rights activists and school teachers Harry and Harriette Moore were murdered by racists on Christmas night 1951 by a bomb that destroyed their home. They are the first and only Black couple killed in America’s 70-year Civil Rights movement.
The Moore Cultural Center Museum in Mims, Florida is the site of this heinous act, where the family home has been recreated around an informative museum and beautiful park, built by Brevard County.
There will also be a special announcement from the great-grandson of the Moores, Darren Pagan.

Presented By…
The MOORE CENTER is part of the Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Cultural Complex which also includes the Moore MUSEUM and Moore Memorial PARK. Please visit them at
2180 Freedom Ave, Mims, FL 32754
Map and Full Contact Info Below.
The AMERICAN SPACE MUSEUM
308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL. 32796
Map and Full Contact Info HERE

Space Shuttle Golden Anniversary Celebration (Shuttlefest)
2022-04-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Hyatt Place Titusville / Kennedy Space Center, 6299 Riverfront Center Blvd, Titusville, FL, 32780, United States
UPDATE 4/17/22: The event was a resounding success!
PLAYBACK of each session is available as a series of 7 videos on ASM’s YouTube channel.
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In April 1972, the U.S. Congress approved the Space Transportation System. 50 years later, the American Space Museum has partnered with the Astronaut Memorial Foundation to celebrate the “Golden Anniversary of the Dawn of the Space Shuttle Era” at the beautiful new Hyatt Place Titusville/Kennedy Space Center. The PUBLIC is INVITED to this FREE event which we hope will become an annual “Shuttlefest”.
* ADDRESS and Google MAP Link at page bottom under “VENUE” *
Each session will also be broadcast live on ASM’s YouTube channel. (Later Playback also available.)
This FREE PUBLIC event features short talks, panel discussions, and fellowship with launch directors, vehicle managers, key space workers, and astronauts. The public is welcome to rub shoulders with these “national treasures” of America’s storied Space Shuttle program.
Agenda…

Master of Ceremonies: Hugh Harris, NASA’s Public Affairs Office since 1963, and third PAO director 1992-1998.
9:30-10:15 – Art Edwards on the Space Shuttle Remote Manipulator Arm.
Edwards went from the only African-American in the April 12, 1981 Launch Control Room to become a remote arm lead United Space Alliance safety director.

10:30-11:15 – Jean Wright on the Thermal Protection System & Terry White, Orbital Process Facility manager.
Shuttle thermal blanket “Sew Sister” Jean Wright’s work was always right and it had to be right, or OPF manager Terry White would let her know about it!

11:30-12:30 – Lee Solid on Rockwell Shuttle RS-25 engines & Dean Schaaf on NASA Transoceanic Abort Landing sites.
Lee Solid’s three Space Shuttle Main Engines (SSMEs) always worked, but just in case, NASA Ground Operations Manager, Dean Schaaf, had nets ready to catch the Orbiter in overseas locations like Gambia.

12:30—1:00 – LUNCH BREAK

1:00-1:30 pm – Travis “Triple T” Thompson, Lead Astronaut Close Out Crew.
Travis, whose white room coveralls are in the Smithsonian, shares tales from the White Room (Orbiter Access Room) about pad lightning, John Glenn, Space Cowboys and smuggled Vodka to MIR.

1:45-2:15 pm – Jay Honeycutt, former Kennedy Space Center Director (1995-97) and Space Shuttle director (1989-95).
Jay gives a history lesson on the 1972 U.S. Congress that approved the Space Shuttle program.

2:30-3:30 pm – Astronauts Mike McCulley & Winston Scott.
Yes, they are renowned astronauts. McCulley traded the Space Shuttle pilot seat for the United Space Alliance boardroom. And after some pioneering space walks, Scott walks the halls of academia promoting human diversity in space business.

3:45 pm – Launch Directors Jim Harrington, Bob Sieck, and Mike Leinbach.
They launched 111 of the 135 Space Shuttle missions (82%), defining a career that had no job description–or no equal for pressure and accountability.
Harrington: Old dogs learning new tricks
Sieck: The management side took an unprecedented effort
Leinbach: A family of space workers to the triumphant end

Vendors
Ken Havekotte Space Covers, Sew Sister Creations, Artist Tim Gagnon, Artist Ron Wood, Photographer Ken Kremer, JL Pickering and a John Bisney book signing. More vendors expected.
For more information
Contact Mark Marquette, marq@americanspacemuseum.org, phone (321) 264-0434

World Premiere: "The Base to Space" Mobile Launcher 2 Documentary Film
2022-09-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Hyatt Place Titusville / Kennedy Space Center, 6299 Riverfront Center Blvd, Titusville, FL, 32780, United States
American Space Museum and the film’s producers present the world premier of “The Base to Space,” the incredible story of NASA’s Mobile Launch Platform 2 (MLP-2) for Apollo Saturn V and Space Shuttle. The EVENT includes a “Meet and Greet” with many film characters including astronaut Bruce Melnick, a Q & A session, and a post event party. Note that MLP-2 was the last place on Earth touched by Apollo 11 and Shuttle Challenger.
The 50-minute film features many of the MLP-2 team members from the past 50 years. Many of these principal film characters will be in attendance including astronaut Bruce Melnick.
Time and Location: Sunday, Sept. 25th from 2-5 pm at Hyatt Place Hotel, Titusville. (* ADDRESS and Google MAP Link at page bottom under “VENUE”)
“The Base to Space” is the 5th documentary from the film making team of producer Mike Cotton and director Dave Barnes, surpassing 100 film projects by them during the past 15 years. Tony Pasko provides original music for this historical look at an important piece of NASA’s hardware to launch humans to space.
TICKET COST & SALES

Admission fees to this “world premier” directly support the non-profit American Space Museum. “We are happy to pass on the admission fee to the American Space Museum,” said Mike Cotton. “We enjoy a great partnership with one of the few institutions preserving our incredible space age. Their contacts and support were integral in putting this documentary together.”
Only 100 tickets available for this Sept. 25th event
$25 in advance
$30 at the door (if still available)
ORDER TICKETS HERE

This is the second film that well-known documentary team Cotton and Barnes have worked on with Executive Producer Pete Charamut. Charamut is the owner of Frank-Lin Services based near the Kennedy Space Center, and when he was contracted by NASA for the demolition of MLP-2 to scrap, he knew the famous history and contacted the documentary team.
This exclusive “world premier” event will include presentations of MLP-2 pieces to ASM for their Shuttle Gallery, a short talk by the producers and a photo slide show of the backstory of this complex metal structure that was so important to America’s Space Age. This is one of several Mobile Launch Platforms, loaded with either a Saturn V rocket or Space Shuttle, that the NASA Crawler took from the Vehicle Assembly Building to either Launch Complex 39A or B to launch humans and hardware into space.
SCHEDULE

2:00 pm: “Meet and Greet” with short talk and “making of” slideshow by producers
3:00 pm: Documentary’s world premier showing
Q & A Session
Post-event party in the hotel lounge

For more information
For media inquiries, please call Mike Cotton at 850-384-1484. For other inquiries, contact ASM info@americanspacemuseum.org or (321) 264-0434

CANCELED - Cosmic Masquerade Ball Charity Fundraiser - 2022
2022-10-22 | Beachside Hotel & Suites, 3901 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931, United States
CANCELED

Sorry, this event has been postponed and will NOT be held Oct. 22, 2022. More info when available.

ASM Space Collectible Show, Mini-Auction & Free Appraisals - Holiday Inn Titusville, FL
2022-11-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Holiday Inn Titusville – Kennedy Space Center, 4715 Helen Hauser Blvd, Titusville, FL, 32780, United States
NEW Nov 2023 Show:
2023 2nd Annual Space Memorabilia Show and Appraisals

OLD 2022 Show below…
We are holding a FREE Space Collectible Show, a Mini-Auction, and Free Appraisals on November 5, 2022 at the Holiday Inn, Titusville, FL (Map Below).
Schedule:The show runs from 10 am to 5 pm. The mini auction starts at 4 pm. Free space memorabilia appraisals and evaluations by space memorabilia experts Chuck Jeffrey and Ken Havekotte throughout the day.
Auction: Starting at 4pm, the auctioneer will take live bids BOTH in-person at the event and online. The online auction site is NOW OPEN for early bids. Full Auction Info HERE.
Sponsored by Ken Havekotte’s SpaceCoast Cover Service, Chuck Jeffrey of Bid Again Auctions, and Delaware North at Kennedy Space Center. There will be vendors selling space memorabilia and souvenirs that will include flown space items, autograph material, photographs, models, literature, books, cloth patches, postal covers, pins, badges, toys, and more.
Jeffrey, a 30-year collector and Chief Operating Officer of the American Space Museum, is owner of Bid Again Auctions, which specializes in collections from astronauts, noted NASA managers, and space workers. Jeffrey will also conduct a 4 pm “mini-auction” of the museum’s surplus space memorabilia, along with donated space lots by Havekotte, to help raise money for museum gallery improvements.
Noted as one of the world’s premier aerospace collectors, Havekotte, owner of SpaceCoast Cover Service, is a long-time space exploration enthusiast and promoter, widely recognized as an aerospace appraiser, authenticator, consultant, and vendor with nearly 50 years experience.
Whether a serious space collector or just interested in something that orbited earth, you will find thousands of items from the Space Age at ASM’s inaugural “Space Collectible Show.”
The event hopes to raise $5,000 for museum gallery display improvements through admission, museum sales, a mini-auction and private, tax-deductible donations to the Florida 501(c)(3) non-profit museum that is located at 308 Pine St., downtown Titusville.
Admission is free, with donations welcome for the ASM gallery improvements. Vendor tables are $30 each. To be a vendor, contact Mark Marquette: marq@americanspacemuseum.org or (321) 264-0434.

Celebrate Artemis Launch With Us
2022-11-15 10:00 - 20:00 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
We are WALKING DISTANCE from THE BEST Artemis launch viewing site at Space View Park, Titusville, FL.

BEFORE LAUNCH: Get parked at your chosen Titusville launch viewing site then walk over to our museum and catch up on space history while waiting for launch. (Please… Our very limited museum parking is only for museum visitors. Thanks!)

Museum MAP and CONTACT info BELOW.
Special Artemis Hours: Tuesday Nov 15th, 10apm – 8pm (evening before launch).
Launch window Wednesday Nov 16, 2022 from 1:04am to 3:04am.
Normal hours Monday – Saturday 10am to 5pm.

Special Artemis Hours: Tues Nov 15th: 10 am to 8 pm
2022-11-15 10:00 - 20:00 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
Special Artemis Hours: OPEN Tuesday Nov 15th 10 am to 8 pm (evening before launch).
Launch window Wednesday Nov 16, 2022 from 1:04 am to 3:04 am EST.
We are only a few blocks walking distance from THE premiere Artemis launch viewing site at Space View Park, Titusville, FL.

BEFORE LAUNCH: Get parked at your chosen Titusville launch viewing site then walk over to our museum and catch up on space history while waiting for launch. (Please… Our very limited museum parking is only for museum visitors. Thanks!)

Museum MAP and CONTACT info BELOW.
Special Artemis Hours: Tuesday Nov 15th 10am – 8pm.
Normal hours Monday – Saturday 10am to 5pm.

"Build-A-Brain" Educational STEM Workshops – Jan 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 25, 28 (2023) – “Amazing Water"
2023-01-10 - 2023-01-29 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
The January 2023 theme is Amazing Water. Water… H2O… Come to Spaced Out STEM this month to learn why this molecule is the most amazing thing in the universe. We will discuss water’s structure, how it changes, and the crazy things water does that makes it so unique. We will be making square bubbles, water worms, and getting to make water boil at room temperature.
Identical classes on Jan 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 25, 28.

Pre-registration Required.
See “Build-A-Brain” Educational STEM Workshops for Registration Instructions and Full Workshops Info.
See STEM Calendar for TOPICS and DATES.

"Build-A-Brain" Educational STEM Workshops – Feb 8, 9, 11, 14, 25, 28 (2023) – “Visual Sound"
2023-02-08 - 2023-03-01 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
The February 2023 theme is Visual Sound. This month we will be studying sound waves, and multiple ways which we can view what we can hear. From standing wave tubes and Chlandi Plates, to strings and Oobleck. We will discuss sound in air, in solids, in water, and in vacuum. There will be lots of hands-on interaction in this class!!!
Identical classes on Feb 8, 9, 11, 14, 25, 28.

Pre-registration Required.
See “Build-A-Brain” Educational STEM Workshops for Registration Instructions and Full Workshops Info.
See STEM Calendar for TOPICS and DATES.

"Build-A-Brain" Educational STEM Workshops – March 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 23, 25, 28 (2023) – “Mechanical Advantage"
2023-03-07 - 2023-03-29 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
The March 2023 theme is Mechanical Advantage – A Study of Pulleys, Gears, and Levers. Building the Pyramids, skyscrapers, or simply pulling a car out of a ditch, we use simple tools called Pulleys, Gears, and Levers. This month we will discuss how and why they work, and then do some hands on experiments applying these tools. It will be a very uplifting class!!!
Identical classes on March 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 23, 25, 28.

Pre-registration Required.
See “Build-A-Brain” Educational STEM Workshops for Registration Instructions and Full Workshops Info.
See STEM Calendar for TOPICS and DATES.

"Build-A-Brain" Educational STEM Workshops – April 4, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29 (2023) – “Roaring Rockets"
2023-04-04 - 2023-04-30 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
The April 2023 theme is Roaring Rockets. We will be discussing some of the math and physics behind launching a rocket including thrust and fuels. The students will get to build and launch their own air rocket, and do some hands on experimentation with rocket nozzles, fuel types, and what effect they have on rocket thrust.
Identical classes on April 4, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29.

Pre-registration Required.
See “Build-A-Brain” Educational STEM Workshops for Registration Instructions and Full Workshops Info.
See STEM Calendar for TOPICS and DATES.

Shuttlefest II - 2nd Annual Space Shuttle Celebration at Hyatt Place Titusville - April 2023
2023-04-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Hyatt Place Titusville / Kennedy Space Center, 6299 Riverfront Center Blvd, Titusville, FL, 32780, United States
UPDATES:

ShuttleFest III scheduled for Sat April 13, 2024. More info HERE.
The 3 main ShuttleFest II panel discussions are available on our ASM YouTube Channel.

Thanks to those who made the event a success. See you next year!

The American Space Museum will host ShuttleFest II on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 9 am to 5 pm at Hyatt Place Titusville/Kennedy Space Center. The PUBLIC is INVITED to this annual event.
* ADDRESS and Google MAP Link at page bottom under “VENUE” *
This year’s celebration is highlighted by a screening of the documentary “Base to Space: Mobile Launch Platform 2”. It will also feature panel discussions on “The Shuttle’s 30 Year Legacy” and “Space Art: The Past Reflects the Future,” as well as several presenters on the making of the documentary and construction of the Mobile Launch Platform 2 (MLB-2). The event includes short talks, panel discussions, and fellowship with key space workers. We are awaiting confirmation from several astronauts wishing to put ShuttleFest II in their schedules. The public is welcome to rub shoulders with these “national treasures” of America’s storied Space Shuttle program.
About a dozen vendors who support ASM have been invited to trade their wares. ASM will offer a commemorative “ShuttleFest” coin, partly designed by Tim Gagnon, as well as an event T-shirt.
A special sponsor of ShuttleFest II will be Ken Havekotte Space Memorabilia. The Hyatt Place Titusville is also a valued ASM partner. Set along US-1 and adjacent US-405, this relaxed hotel is 8 miles from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor’s Complex.
Admission to ShuttleFest II will be $20 at the door or $15 via pre-registration, with an option for a sandwich or salad “box lunch” for $12. Pre-register here: https://american-space-museum-store.square.site/.
“The success of last year’s inaugural ShuttleFest was a wonderful celebration of spaceworkers,” said ASM Executive Director Karan Conklin. “We wish to keep alive the memories of this important chapter of American space history and its undeniable impact on our world today.”
Agenda…

9:00 – Opening Remarks

10:00 Morning Panel: The Legacy of the Shuttle Era
Scheduled to take part are John Zarrella, former CNN television space reporter, Nick Thomas, Delaware North lead educator of the Astronaut Encounter at Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex, and Tom Usciak, a contracted photographer in the 1970s covering Apollo and Space Shuttle missions. They will give their unique perspectives on the Shuttle Era that changed our world in the 21st Century.

11:00: The Mobile Launch Story: Apollo to Shuttle
An engineering history lesson of NASA Mobile Launchers built for rockets to the Moon, Skylab Space Station and the Space Shuttle.

11:30 to 1:00 LUNCH BREAK

1:15 Screening of the documentary “Base to Space”
The documentary “Base to Space” will be shown, followed by the principals involved in its development sharing their experience and a Q & A session. “The Base to Space” is the 5th documentary from the film making team of producer Mike Cotton and director Dave Barnes, surpassing 100 film projects by them during the past 15 years. Tony Pasko provides original music for this historical look at an important piece of NASA’s hardware to launch humans to space.

2:30 Documentary Panel
The principals of “Base to Space” will discuss and answer questions about the project.

3:00 Afternoon Panel: “Space Art: The Past Reflects the Future”
This panel will include three established space artists: Chris Calle, Doug Forest and Ron Woods. They will relate how all mediums of art have inspired space exploration, with historical art pieces helping create futuristic concepts that become reality.

4:00 Rocket Companies: The Future Expands the Past
A “current events” update from several of the Space Coast’s “Rocket Renaissance” companies: Vaya Space’s President Rob Fabian, and All Points Logistics’ Chief Development Officer Steve Lloyd.

5:00 Thank You!
See you at ShuttleFest III April 19, 2024

Vendors
Ken Havekotte Space Memorabilia. Others to be announced.
For more information
Contact Mark Marquette, marq@americanspacemuseum.org, phone (321) 264-0434

"Build-A-Brain" Educational STEM Workshops – May 2, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 (2023) – “Spinning Spaceships"
2023-05-02 - 2023-05-28 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
The May 2023 theme is Spinning Spaceships. We will be discussing ways to turn a craft in motion, and how to get a satellite to aim in the right direction. We will get some hands on time with Gyroscopes, learn about Hyperbolic reactions, and more.
Identical classes on May 2, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27

Pre-registration Required.
See “Build-A-Brain” Educational STEM Workshops for Registration Instructions and Full Workshops Info.
See STEM Calendar for TOPICS and DATES.

SPECIAL MUSEUM HOURS for SpaceX Falcon 9 / Axiom Launch Day: Sun May 21st Noon – 5pm
2023-05-21 12:00 - 17:30 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
SpaceX Falcon 9 / Axiom Mission 2 LAUNCH scheduled for Sun May 21st 5:37pm EDT.
We are only a few blocks walking distance from THE premiere Axiom launch viewing site at Space View Park, Titusville, FL.

BEFORE LAUNCH: Get parked at your chosen Titusville launch viewing site then walk over to our museum and catch up on space history while waiting for launch. (Please… Our very limited museum parking is only for museum visitors. Thanks!)

Museum MAP and CONTACT info BELOW.
Special Museum Hours for Axiom launch: Sunday May 21st Noon – 5pm EDT.

"Build-A-Brain" Educational STEM Workshops – June 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 22, 24, 27, 29, 30 (2023) – “Shocking Magnetism"
2023-06-06 - 2023-07-01 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
The June 2023 theme is Shocking Magnetism, a study of magnetic fields, the creation and flow of electricity, and why electricity does what it does. Come see Professor Darin as he runs electrons through kids to light up a bulb, finds iron in different things, and finds what things are magnetic and what are anti-magnetic. It will be lots of fun as well as educational!
Identical classes on June 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 22, 24, 27, 29, 30.

Pre-registration Required.
See “Build-A-Brain” Educational STEM Workshops for Registration Instructions and Full Workshops Info.
See STEM Calendar for TOPICS and DATES.

"Build-A-Brain" Educational STEM Workshops – July 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 25, 28 (2023) – “Power of Air"
2023-07-01 - 2023-07-29 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
The July 2023 theme is Power of Air. We will be demonstrating the power of HIGH PRESSURE, the power of a VACUUM, and how air pressure affects solid objects. We will make sand into a liquid, make a “Rice Crispy Fountain,” and students will get to build an “Air Cannon.” It will be lots of fun as well as educational!
Identical classes on July 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 25, 28.

Pre-registration Required.
See “Build-A-Brain” Educational STEM Workshops for Registration Instructions and Full Workshops Info.
See STEM Calendar for TOPICS and DATES.

"Build-A-Brain" Educational STEM Workshops – Aug 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 22, 24, 25, 26 (2023) – “What a Bright Idea"
2023-08-08 - 2023-08-27 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
The August 2023 theme is What a Bright Idea. We will experiment with light and LASERs. We will learn about mixing colors of light, what IS light, and how to change light. We will be experimenting with polarized light, additive and subtractive light, and MORE. All the students will get to help set up a LASER maze to learn about directing light and using it to communicate. It will be lots of fun as well as educational!
Identical classes on Aug 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 22, 24, 25, 26.

Pre-registration Required.
See “Build-A-Brain” Educational STEM Workshops for Registration Instructions and Full Workshops Info.
See STEM Calendar for TOPICS and DATES.

November 2023 - Free Admission for Veterans & Active Duty
2023-11-01 - 2023-11-30 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
For ALL of November 2023 we are offering free admission to veterans and active duty military during Normal Hours.
(Normal admission for others in your party.)
We appreciate and honor those who sacrifice so much for us!

FREE "Build-A-Brain" Educational STEM Workshops – Nov 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17, 18, 28 (2023) – “Meteors, Comets, Asteroids and Craters"
2023-11-04 - 2023-11-29 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
The November 2023 theme is Meteors, Comets, Asteroids and Craters. Falling Stars? Asteroids? Meteors? What are they, and what is the difference? These are the questions that we will be discussing in November at the Build-A-Brain Workshop. We will be viewing videos of meteor explosions, pictures of meteor craters, doing experiments making craters, and finishing the class by making a comet.
Identical classes at 10:00, 12:00, and 2:00 on Nov 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17, 18, 28.

Pre-registration Required.
See “Build-A-Brain” Educational STEM Workshops for Registration Instructions and Full Workshops Info.
See STEM Calendar for TOPICS and DATES.

2nd Annual Space Memorabilia Show and Appraisals - Nov 11, 2023
2023-11-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Beachside Hotel & Suites, 3901 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931, United States
Journey Through Space History at the American Space Museum’s FREE Second Annual Space Memorabilia Show on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Beachside Hotel & Resort at Cocoa Beach, Florida.
Map & Contacts At Page Bottom
Sponsored by Ken Havekotte’s SpaceCoast Cover Service, Bid Again Auctions, Museums of Brevard (MOB), and Computers Advancing Education. Appraisals of space memorabilia will be available. Vendor tables are for sale now at $30 each.
Several of the dozen vendors are internationally known…

Tim Gagnon, known as “The Patch Guy” for his artwork of space mission patches that adorn the walls of the International Space Station.
Former NASA White Room technician Ron Woods will have his unique paintings of the Apollo era for sale.
There will be special 3-D creations from Tori Varkett and her Cosmic Yia Yia Creations.

Calling all space enthusiasts and collectors! Embark on a captivating journey through the annals of space exploration. This extraordinary event will transport you to the heart of the Space Age, showcasing an array of captivating artifacts and collectibles that embody the spirit of human endeavor beyond Earth’s boundaries.
Delve into the history of the Apollo missions, marvel at relics from the Space Shuttle era, and discover a treasure trove of autographs, artwork, and memorabilia that encapsulate the allure of space exploration. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a budding enthusiast, this event promises to ignite your passion for the cosmos.
Prepare to be captivated by an extensive selection of items, including:

Rare and authentic spaceflight artifacts
Autographed memorabilia from renowned astronauts
Stunning space-themed artwork
Collectibles spanning the breadth of space exploration history
Educational materials and resources for all ages

Amidst this trove of space-related wonders, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with fellow enthusiasts, share your passion for space exploration, and expand your knowledge of the cosmos.
This show is not just a gathering of collectors; it’s a celebration of human ingenuity, a testament to our enduring fascination with the universe beyond our planet. Make this event an unforgettable part of your space exploration journey. Join us and immerse yourself in the wonders of the cosmos. Admission is free, so bring your curiosity and prepare to be amazed!
The event hopes to raise $5,000 for museum gallery display improvements through private tax-deductible donations. Donations accepted at the event or at any time you can donate online at https://spacewalkoffame.org/donate
Vendor tables are $30 each. To be a vendor, contact Mark Marquette: marq@americanspacemuseum.org or (321) 264-0434.
About Us
The American Space Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of space exploration. Located in Titusville, Florida, the “Gateway to the Space Coast”, The museum’s collection includes thousands of artifacts, including flown items, Shuttle and Cape Launch Complex Consoles, and mission memorabilia. We also have an exceptional educational program and feature “Stay Curious” our video podcast that airs weekdays at 4 pm Eastern on YouTube. Please Visit us sometime.

Apollo Astronauts Autograph & Photo Session at American Space Museum - Nov 16, 2023
2023-11-16 11:00 - 12:00 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
Two legends of the Apollo space program, astronauts Jack Lousma and Rusty Schweickart, will hold an autograph and photo session Thursday Nov. 16 from 11am to noon at the American Space Museum, Downtown Titusville, FL, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Skylab, America’s first space station. (Must be in line by 11:45am.) Map at Page Bottom.
Schweickart flew on the Apollo 9 earth-orbiting mission in March 1969, testing the moon ships with two other astronauts. In 1973 he was the backup commander for Skylab. Lousma spent 56 days on Skylab in 1973. Lousma also was commander of the third Space Shuttle flight, STS-3. Lousma and Schweickart are in their late 80s, and it is increasingly challenging to see them in person.
The 11am autograph event at our museum is to promote the documentary “Searching for Skylab: America’s Forgotten Triumph” and its 3 pm screening and panel discussion in the IMAX theater at the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex. SCREENING DETAILS Further Down Page.
Cost for 11am Autograph Event at Museum (NOT Film)
Museum Admission

Normal prices for museum admission charged at the door…
$10 Adults. $8 Seniors (65+). $5 Age 13-18.
FREE Children 12 and under.
FREE for Members.
FREE for Veterans/Active Military During November.

Autograph Prices

$100 each for single astronaut autographs.
Discount: $160 for both astronauts, same or separate items.
$100 for each additional single astronaut autograph.
$160 for each additional both astronauts.
Museum Donation for autographs by the director, producer and key principles of the acclaimed documentary.
(No charge for a short inscription with autograph.)

Photo Prices

Free: Photo WITH paid autograph.
$25: Photo WITHOUT paid autograph.

Not sure what to get signed?

If you don’t have anything to bring for signatures, or you just want a memento, we have a number of items available at the event for reasonable prices…
Photos, Posters, DVDs, and other items.
Searching for Skylab DVDs are available. It’s a good chance to get one, with or without autographs.

Ways To Pay

Museum Admission: At the door

Autographs, Photos, Lithographs…
At the Event.
Prepay online at https://www.skylab.space/asm_orders
$10 Lithograph info at https://www.skylab.space/asm_orders

EVENT 2 at 3pm: Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion.

Location: IMAX theater at Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex.
The panel includes the astronauts and documentary principles.
KSC Event Info & Tickets: KSC Visitor Complex – Special Event

About The Documentary

“Searching for Skylab: America’s Forgotten Triumph” is the first feature film ever made about Skylab. It was created by the award-winning author and first-time director Dwight Steven-Boniecki who will join both events (ASM and KSCVC) together with some members of the cast and crew…

Technical Advisor: Emily Carney of Facebook “Space Hipsters” renown.
Producer: Alexandra Steven-Boniecki. Publicist and member of the cast Herb Baker.
Member of the cast: Jay Chladek – author of “Outposts on the Frontier”.
Jessica Carr, daughter of the SL-4 Commander, astronaut Jerry Carr.

This documentary, featuring all nine of the Skylab astronauts and interviews with two members of each Skylab mission, has won 29 film awards worldwide.
More info on the film itself as well as an embedded video trailer at: https://searchingforskylab.com
11/15 UPDATE: Here is an interview with the Director and Producer on our YouTube channel.

Astronaut Nicole Passonno Stott Book Signing at American Space Museum - Nov 18, 2023
2023-11-18 13:00 - 15:00 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
We welcome International Space Station astronaut and professed “earthling” Nicole Passonno Stott for a book signing on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 1-3pm at our Titusville, FL museum.
She will sign her new book “Back to Earth: What Life in Space Taught Me About Our Home Planet—And Our Mission to Protect It.” The October 2021 book reads like a seven-chapter lesson plan to save and care for our “spaceship” Earth.
The book is available for purchase at the museum for $30.
COST, Map & Contact At Page Bottom
Nicole’s experiences include 104 days in space as a NASA astronaut on the International Space Station Expeditions 20/21 and the STS-133 final mission of Orbiter Discovery in 2010. Important to her unique perspective of planet Earth are the 18 days underwater she spent as an aquanaut on NEEMO 9 mission.
Stott is on a crusade to create an awareness that all “earthlings” share this precious planet. By acting like crewmates on spaceship Earth, we need to work together to respect our planet with disregard to any borders except one–the thin blue line that cocoons all life.
Join Nicole at ASM as she shares her passion for “art, space & healing” and the ecological cause she champions. She is a co-founder of the Space for Art Foundation – uniting a planetary community of children through the awe and wonder of space exploration and the healing power of art.
NOT a General Autograph Event

Please note that this is a book signing, not a general autograph event. We ask that you NOT bring items for her to sign other than her book. In fairness to everyone, please do not ask for exceptions. Thanks for your understanding.

Costs for Event
Admission to Event

Normal prices for museum admission charged at the door…
$10 Adults. $8 Seniors (65+). $5 Children age 13-18. FREE for Children 12 and under. FREE for Members. Veterans/Active Military are FREE all November.

Cost for Book and Signature

Book: $30 +tax at the event, or if you prefer, also available ahead of time in the museum gift shop.
Nicole will sign HER BOOK for free. As a friend of ASM, she is offering to sign her book for free with the hope that guests buy her book at the museum to support our 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Although purchasing at the event supports the museum, Nicole also will be glad to sign copies of her book purchased elsewhere.

"Build-A-Brain" Educational STEM Workshops – “How Big is the Solar System" – Dec 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 (2023)
2023-12-02 - 2023-12-17 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
The December 2023 theme is How Big is the Solar System?. How much space does the Solar System really take up? We will be doing fun hands-on size comparisons of planets, the sun, and the distance between them. We will be talking about what IS a planet, a dwarf planet, and other objects out in our solar system.
Identical classes at 10:00, 12:00, and 2:00 on Dec 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 (2023). Please Park out front, and enter through the back door. Thank You.

Pre-registration Required.
See “Build-A-Brain” Educational STEM Workshops for Registration Instructions and Full Workshops Info.
See STEM Calendar for TOPICS and DATES.

"Build-A-Brain" Educational STEM Workshops – “3D Printing" – January 2024
2024-01-04 - 2024-01-28 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
The Jan 2024 theme is 3D Printing. Students will learn how a 3D printer works, learn about Slicer Software, and design objects on a computer to learn about 3D design software. It will be a great class, even if the kids do NOT get to print their designs.. (Sorry, only one printer on site, so with 500+ students, it would take a year to print them all.)
Identical classes at 10:00, 12:00, and 2:00 on January 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 27.
Please Park out front, and enter through the back door. Thank You.

Pre-registration Required.
See “Build-A-Brain” Educational STEM Workshops for Registration Instructions and Full Workshops Info.
See STEM Calendar for TOPICS and DATES.

Charity Space Memorabilia Auction - American Astronaut Autographs - ENDS Feb 3rd, 2024
2024-01-17 | American Space Museum ONLINE Auctions, FL, United States
Bidding CLOSED:
ONLINE ONLY for benefit of the American Space Museum.
– NOW OPEN for early ONLINE bidding. See Auction Information Page.
– Final LIVE bidding starts Feb 3, 2024 at Noon, Online ONLY with the auctioneer.
For each item, the auctioneer will take final online bids then close bidding for that item.
For ONLINE AUCTION SITE link and status
visit our Auction Information Page
See below for Contact Information…
Lots and lots of unique and hard-to-find Astronaut signatures. Maybe you are missing that one Astronaut Autograph. Bid Again offers an extraordinary variety of Astronaut Autographs in this auction. You never know, you might find what you’ve been missing.

2024 Astronaut Memorial Ceremony in Titusville (For NASA Day of Remembrance)
2024-01-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Sand Point Park, 101 N Washington Ave, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
UPDATE, Now ONLINE: Video of keynote speech by Shuttle astronaut Mike McCulley on our ASM YouYube Channel.

The annual Astronaut Memorial Ceremony for the 17 crew members of Apollo 1, Challenger and Columbia who perished in America’s space program will be held on Sunday Jan. 28, 2024 at 1 pm, at Sand Point Park in Titusville, FL.
Shuttle astronaut Mike McCulley will be the keynote speaker.* The public is invited to attend this reverent and patriotic ceremony that honors the lives and sacrifice made by these pioneers of NASA’s manned space program. (Map & contacts are below.)
The ceremony includes a keynote address, patriotic songs, a host of city and county dignitaries, participation from the Knights of Columbus, the Civil Air Patrol, a 21-gun salute and placement of flowers on the 17 plaques at the park honoring the fallen space travelers.
The annual remembrance is hosted by the City of Titusville Flag & Memorial Committee and the American Space Museum. The Titusville Garden Club provides the flowers for this honorable ceremony.
Sorry, we will NOT be LIVE broadcasting the ceremony this year.
Those being remembered and the day they gave their ultimate sacrifice for America are…
Apollo 1, Jan. 27, 1967: Commander Virgil “Gus” Grissom a Mercury and Gemini veteran, Ed White, the first American to walk in space, and Roger Chaffee;
Challenger STS-51L, Jan. 28, 1986: Commander Dick Scobee, Pilot Mike Smith, Mission specialists Judy Resnick, Ellison Onizuka, Greg Jarvis, Ron McNair and first true civilian and teacher in space Christa McAuliffe;
Columbia STS-107, Feb. 1, 2003: Rick D. Husband, William C. “Willie” McCool, David M. Brown, Laurel Clark, Kalpana Chawla, Michael Anderson and Ilan Ramon.
Informal Reception After Ceremony
Afterwards, those attending the ceremony are invited to an informal reception from 3-4 pm at the American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street on southbound US 1, in downtown Titusville.
* Mike McCulley spent 5 days in space on Atlantis in 1989, deploying the Galileo spacecraft to Jupiter. He retired from NASA in 1990. McCulley ascended through key leadership positions at prime shuttle contractor United Space Alliance, including president and chief operating officer. He retired in 2007.
(Note: NASA’s Day of Remembrance is Jan 25th.)

"Build-A-Brain" Educational STEM Workshops – “Amazing Water" – February 2024
2024-02-01 - 2024-02-29 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
The Feb 2024 theme is Amazing Water. Water! The most amazing molecule in nature has so many amazing properties that it gets it’s own workshop! Come this month to do experiments with surface tension, the “sticky” property of water, and more. We will be making water into rocket fuel (Big Boom), and blowing cube shape soap bubbles. This class will be awash with cool activities.
Identical classes at 10:00, 12:00, and 2:00 on February 1, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 24, 27, 28.
Please Park out front, and enter through the back door. Thank You.

Pre-registration Required.
See “Build-A-Brain” Educational STEM Workshops for Registration Instructions and Full Workshops Info.
See STEM Calendar for TOPICS and DATES.

Charity Space Memorabilia Auction - Including Real Rocket Engine - ENDS March 9th, 2024
2024-02-15 | American Space Museum ONLINE Auctions, FL, United States
ONLINE ONLY for benefit of the American Space Museum.
– OPEN NOW for early ONLINE bidding. See Auction Information Page.
– Final LIVE bidding starts March 9, 2024 at Noon, Online ONLY with the auctioneer.
For each item, the auctioneer will take final online bids then close bidding for that item.
– See below for Contact Information.
For ONLINE AUCTION SITE link and status
visit our Auction Information Page
A few examples from this auction…
It’s not often you get the opportunity to own a real full size Rocket engine. Just imagine, having that Rocketdyne S-3D rocket engine in your front yard. (That’s a real full size engine in above photo collage.) Okay, okay, your spouse might have something to say about it. But you never know, they could embrace the idea, and presto! You own a dynamic piece of history.
In case you’re not in the market for an engine right now, there are other not-so-big items up for bid. We have artifacts that might fill out a collection or become a great start for the novice collector. How about…

Limited Edition numbered 68/300 photograph hand-signed by Mercury Astronauts John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, and Gordon Cooper.
Scott Carpenter-signed Mercury Photograph.
Wernher Von Braun Typed Letter Signed 1964.
Rare 1967 Apollo Command Service Module Test Team Pin, would make a great display.
The Snoopy felt banner? Everybody loves Snoopy.

You can already explore online for pre-bidding. You do not have to register to LOOK but after you see such cool space memorabilia you will want sign up right away. Learn More

Space Memorabilia Show and Appraisals - Feb 17, 2024
2024-02-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Beachside Hotel & Suites, 3901 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931, United States
The American Space Museum’s first Space Memorabilia Show of 2024 will be Saturday Feb. 17 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Beachside Hotel & Resort in Cocoa Beach, Florida.
A dozen vendors will be on hand with relics of the space age as well as artwork and craft items. Included are items from NASA’s Apollo and Shuttle programs, astronaut autographs, photos, books, clothing and much more. Amidst this trove of space-related wonders, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with fellow enthusiasts, share your passion for space exploration, and expand your knowledge of the cosmos.
Map & Contacts At Page Bottom
Event sponsor Ken Havekotte Space Memorabilia will offer free appraisals of space items and have plenty to sell. Other sponsors include Bid Again Auctions, Museums of Brevard (MOB), and Computers Advancing Education.
Admission is free with a suggested donation of $10 to our non-profit organization.**
Calling all space enthusiasts and collectors! Embark on a journey through the annals of space exploration as we showcase an array of captivating artifacts and collectibles. Delve into the history of the Apollo missions, marvel at relics from the Space Shuttle era, and discover a treasure trove of autographs, artwork, and memorabilia that encapsulate the allure of space exploration. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a budding enthusiast, this event promises to ignite your passion for the cosmos.
The expected selection of items include:

Rare and authentic spaceflight artifacts
Autographed memorabilia from renowned astronauts
Stunning space-themed artwork
Collectibles spanning the breadth of space exploration history
Educational materials and resources for all ages

The event hopes to raise funds for museum display improvements through private tax-deductible donations.** Donations accepted at the event or at any time you can Donate Online.
Vendor tables: $40 each. Contact Mark Marquette: marq@americanspacemuseum.org or (321) 264-0434. The other two 2024 shows are July 27 and Nov. 2, and vendor reservations are being accepted now.
** About Our Non-profit
The American Space Museum offers these memorabilia shows to help support our non-profit operations. The 501(c)(3) non-profit U.S. Space Walk of Fame Foundation works to preserve the history of the U.S. Space program through our American Space Museum exhibits and educational programs, as well as the Space View Park Monuments. We agree with astronaut Alan Shepard, when on May 13, 1996, he said, “We need to remember the people who made it possible; so little is said of them.” Our intent is to honor and place emphasis on American space workers and others who made the space programs possible.
The museum’s collection includes thousands of artifacts, including flown items, Shuttle and Cape Launch Complex Consoles, and mission memorabilia. We also have educational programs and feature “Stay Curious” our video podcast that airs weekdays at 4 pm Eastern on YouTube. Please Visit us sometime.

Stargazing with Brevard Astronomical Society at ASM – Feb 22, 2024 - "Build-A-Brain" Workshop
2024-02-22 18:00 - 20:00 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
FREE – Pre-registration NOT Required. Just show up!
The American Space Museum’s Build-A-Brain Workshop and the Brevard Astronomical Society are teaming up for a stargazing night. Weather permitting, from 6 pm to 8 pm on February 22, we will have multiple telescopes set up to view other planets and the moon. We will also have a HUGE map of Mars you can walk around to see what it is like compared to Earth. We hope you come to this fun event. Map to Museum and Contacts at page bottom.
Special Parking…
Rear parking lot off Palm Avenue will be closed to make room for telescopes. Please Park as follows…

Museum front lot (U.S. 1 side). Walk around building. Enter back door on Palm Avenue side.
Overflow parking: Julia Street Parking Lot across U.S. 1 or the church across from our Palm Avenue rear lot.
Do NOT park in the law office lot!

Special thanks to Mark Marquette for putting this together.

See “Build-A-Brain” Educational STEM Workshops for Full Workshops Info.
See STEM Calendar for TOPICS and DATES.
