American Space Museum & Walk of Fame Titusville FL

Shuttlefest II - 2nd Annual Space Shuttle Celebration at Hyatt Place Titusville - April 2023
2023-04-15 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

"Build-A-Brain" Educational STEM Workshops – “Telling Robots What To Do - Basics of Coding" - March 2024
2024-03-07 - 2024-03-29 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
The March 2024 theme is Telling Robots What To Do – Basics of Coding. How do you tell a robot what to do when it is on another planet? How do computers even think? Come join us at our Build-A-Brain Workshop for a lesson on basic computer programing. The students will get to learn how computers work at the BIT level, be able to write code to make behavior changes in a machine, and get to use coding to make characters in a video game move. This will be a great time of fun and learning.
Please note: Students will need to be able to read and use a keyboard for this class.
Identical classes at 10:00, 12:00, and 2:00 on March 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 23, 26, 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.

321 Day 2024 - Honoring Ozzie Osband N4SCY as "Father of 3-2-1 Area Code"
2024-03-21 15:00 - 21:00 | Titusville Welcome Center, 419 South Hopkins Avenue, Titusville, Florida, 32796
The late Robert “Ozzie” Osband, self-proclaimed “Rocket Hobo” and “Father of the 3-2-1 Area Code” will be honored at a celebration in Downtown Titusville, Florida on March 21, 2024. The event begins at Space View Park and ends with a block party at the Titusville Welcome Center.
Co-Organized by the American Space Museum and the National Space Society, the celebration of Ozzie’s life and impact as an influencer in many organizations is “go for launch.” With support from the Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce, we hope to create an annual “3-2-1 Day” that will honor the space community as well as kick off the Spring Equinox and tourism in the region.
Agenda
3:21pm Gathering: The celebration of Ozzie’s life will begin with an informal gathering of friends at 3:21pm at Space View Park, where Ozzie’s lawn chair and famous green polo shirt will be placed for final respects. (The park is where he sold his ”Rocket Hobo” patches and touched thousands of people with launch updates, countdowns, and the occasional, “SCRUB!”)
4:00pm Live Broadcast: At 4pm, a special episode of the “Stay Curious” video podcast honoring Ozzie will be broadcast live on YouTube from Space View Park. Docents from the Museums of Brevard will have the remaining “Rocket Hobo” cloth patches available for donations made payable to the “American Space Museum“.
Move To Block Party at Welcome Center: Once mourners have paid their respects at the Park, they are invited to follow museum docents to the Titusville Welcome Center, where at 5pm Mayor Dan Diesel will read a proclamation in honor of Titusville’s most iconic character and inaugurate the best block party in the galaxy, Florida’s Space Coast homegrown holiday 3-2-1 Day “Tomorrow launches here!”
There will be food trucks and adult beverages for sale as well as exhibitors representing many of the causes for which Ozzie volunteered. There will be a performance by Interstellar Groove Machine, a local Space Coast band composed of aerospace employees.
How Ozzie brought the 3-2-1 Area Code to Brevard County
In 1998, Orlando was overloading the Space Coast “407” telephone area code. Ozzie researched that “321” was available, and thought it appropriate for the area where rocket launches end in 3-2-1. Other areas wanted it but Ozzie single-handedly campaigned a year through the proper government hurdles to install “321” on the Space Coast and leave “407” with Orlando. On Nov. 1, 1999, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush placed the first official “321” phone call from Tallahassee to Kennedy Space Center, with Ozzie sitting beside the deputy director receiving the call.
Testimonials
“We are excited to honor our wonderful friend Ozzie in this celebration,” said Karan Conklin, ASM executive director. “We are happy the National Space Society has helped our museum create a community event to honor Ozzie’s legacy on our Space Coast.”
“People like Robert Osband carry the torch for the Space Age in the community and help inspire all generations to explore outer space,” said Gabriel Rothblatt, a Director of the National Space Society and Space Coast resident. “This is a special celebration for an extraordinary man, and we welcome the community to join us.”
More About Ozzie
Ozzie Osband died Aug. 6, 2023 of natural causes at age 72. He was born in New York, and lived much of his life in the Titusville area. He had his own computer software company and was well known in the Amateur “ham” Radio community with call N4SCY. A 20-year volunteer for the museum, he was webmaster for the 20-plus Museums of Brevard and active in the Democratic Party. As an Army veteran, Ozzie was interred at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Mims, Florida.
About the American Space Museum
The 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, a daily video podcast “Stay Curious” as well as the Space View Park Monuments dedicated to the space programs workers and astronauts. While honoring and recognizing all of America’s space programs and their workers, the foundation agrees 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.” The intent of the American Space Museum and US Space Walk of Fame is to honor and place emphasis on American space workers and others who made the space programs possible.
About the National Space Society
The National Space Society is best known for its wonderful quarterly magazine, “Ad Astra,” and is a non-profit organization that has been a grass-roots effort dedicated to the creating and sustaining a spacefaring civilization.
Contacts
Coordinators for the event are ASM’s community liaison, Mark Marquette, with the help of NSS’s Jennifer Muntz. They welcome input and support from Ozzy’s friends and the space community. Contact them at…

– Mark: marq@americanspacemuseum.org or (321) 264-0434
– Jennifer: jennifer.muntz@nss.org.
Locations

– 3:21pm — Space View Park: Address & Map HERE on Google Maps.
– Approx 4:00pm to 9:00pm — Titusville Welcome Center: SEE BELOW

"Build-A-Brain" Educational STEM Workshops – “Visual Sound" – April 2024
2024-04-03 - 2024-04-28 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
The April 2024 theme is Visual Sound. This month we will be seeing what a standing waveform looks like, what kinds of patterns we can make with changing frequencies, and more crazy ways to interact with soundwaves.
Identical classes at 10:00, 12:00, and 2:00 on April 3, 4, 9, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 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.
Please park in FRONT parking lot then walk around past the main door to the REAR of the building. Use the door by the trailer.

Charity Space Memorabilia Auction - Space Program Photographs - ENDS May 4th, 2024
2024-04-04 | American Space Museum ONLINE Auctions, FL, United States
ONLINE ONLY for benefit of the American Space Museum.
– Expected to open mid April for early ONLINE bidding. See Auction Information Page.
– Final LIVE bidding starts May 4, 2024 at Noon, Online ONLY with the auctioneer.
For each item, the auctioneer will take final online bids then close bidding for that item.
(Note: This auction was originally scheduled to end April 13.)
For ONLINE AUCTION SITE link and status
visit our Auction Information Page
See below for Contact Information…
Bid Again works closely with organizations here and abroad that specialize in space photographs so you might be surprised at the collection they have amassed for your bidding pleasure.

Shuttlefest III - 3rd Annual Space Shuttle Celebration at Hyatt Place Titusville - April 13, 2024
2024-04-13 08:00 - 16:00 | Hyatt Place Titusville / Kennedy Space Center, 6299 Riverfront Center Blvd, Titusville, FL, 32780, United States
UPDATES:

4 of the ShuttleFest III panel discussions are available on our ASM YouTube Channel.
ShuttleFest IV scheduled for Sat April 11 – 13, 2025 at Hyatt Place Titusville with the theme “Hubble Telescope at 35 years.”

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

The American Space Museum will host ShuttleFest III, our third annual celebration of the Space Shuttle Era on Saturday, April 13, 2024 8am – 4pm at Hyatt Place Titusville/Kennedy Space Center. The PUBLIC is INVITED to this annual event.
With the theme, “More than Just Astronomy Missions,” the event will feature space workers (and possibly astronauts) who participated in the STS-35 & 67 Astro 1 & 2, the STS-41 Ulysses (Sun orbit) and the STS-34 Galileo (Jupiter orbit) missions. These astronomy missions had some drama involved… Ulysses and Galileo had controversial radioactive power sources and were to be launched from the Shuttle payload bay by a liquid fueled Centaur rocket. The Astro 1 mission was almost terminated in orbit because of a communications problem with the telescopes that was solved in a unique way.
In the works is a possible book signing opportunity, and select vendors, including the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation and Ken Havekotte Memorabilia. The ShuttleFest “shield” artwork is provided by Tim Gagnon.
ShuttleFest III will include panel discussions such as “Art in Space” headed by world-renowned artist Chris Calle. A “Look to the Future” panel will end the event with key members of private companies and NASA.
Cost: Donations Accepted
We are not charging admission but would suggest a donation of $20 (or $10 for museum members). Besides being a fundraiser, we need to cover our costs. More about Membership
Special Room Rates
If you plan to stay at the Hyatt, they have 10 rooms blocked. Ask for the ShuttleFest rate.
Friday Evening Agenda
Private “Sponsors Only” Reception with speakers and astronaut.
Saturday Agenda (Tentative)

8:00 to 9:00 – EVENT OPEN AND FELLOWSHIP

9:30 Panel: STS-35 ASTRO 1 & 2: STS-35 & STS-67 led by Scott Vangen, NASA electrical engineer

How “Blue Suit” lint created a first-time protocol for Shuttle communications
25th Anniversary events & Restoration Project
Celebrating Astronaut Sam Durrance
Q & A

11:00 Presentation: SHOCKING DISCOVERIES BY SPACE TELESCOPES
Astronomer Dr. Eric Pearlman of Florida Institute of Technology explains the more we know, the more puzzled we are about the Universe.

11:30 to 1:00 LUNCH, FRIENDS AND VENDOR TIME

1:00 Panel: TWO TALES of CENTAURS & RTGs led by Mikey Haddad, NASA electrical engineer
The controversy over nuclear power and the liquid-fueled booster rocket proposed for both STS-41, Ulysses to the Sun, and STS-34, Galileo to Jupiter.
STS-34, Oct. 18-23, 1989 Discovery
STS-41, Oct. 6-10 , 1990, Discovery
Q & A

2:30 Panel: ART IN SPACE
Artist Chris Calle, photographer Mark Usciak, patch artist Tim Gagnon and painter Ron Woods share their introspective.

3:15 Panel: ROCKET RENAISSANCE
Discussion with NASA, Vaya Space, and others “Looking to the Future” of spaceflight.

4:00 – ENDING COMMENTS

Enjoy the Vendors and see you at ShuttleFest IV April 12, 2025

For more information on participation and sponsorship…
Contact Mark Marquette, marq@americanspacemuseum.org, phone (321) 264-0434

"Build-A-Brain" Educational STEM Workshops – “Basics of Electronics" – May 2024
2024-05-02 - 2024-05-29 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
The May 2024 theme is Basics of Electronics. Students will learn about electronic components and how they work. They will then get to build two simple circuits, and then take their projects home.
Identical classes at 10:00, 12:00, and 2:00 on May 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 25, 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.
Please park in FRONT parking lot then walk around past the main door to the REAR of the building. Use the door by the trailer.

"Build-A-Brain" Educational STEM Workshops – "Visual Sound" – June 2024
2024-06-06 - 2024-06-27 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
The June 2024 theme is Visual Sound. This month we will be seeing what a standing waveform looks like, what kinds of patterns we can make with changing frequencies, and more crazy ways to interact with soundwaves.
Identical classes at 10:00, 12:00, and 2:00 on June 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26.
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.
Please park in FRONT parking lot then walk around past the main door to the REAR of the building. Use the door by the trailer.

Charity Space Memorabilia Auction - ENDS June 22nd, 2024
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-23 | 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 June 22, 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…

"Build-A-Brain" Educational STEM Workshops – "Mechanical Advantage" – July 2024
2024-07-03 - 2024-07-28 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
Sorry, the July, 2024 “Build-A-Brain” classes are canceled.
More Information HERE
For future updates, please subscribe to our Education Mailing List.
Thank you all for your support!

The July 2024 theme WAS Mechanical Advantage. Building skyscrapers or pulling a car out of a ditch require pulleys, gears, and levers to “magnify” our strength. We will discuss how and why they work, then do some hands on experiments applying these tools.
Identical classes at 10:00, 12:00, and 2:00 on July 3, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 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.
Please park in FRONT parking lot then walk around past the main door to the REAR of the building. Use the door by the trailer.

Charity Space Memorabilia Auction - ENDS Sept 7th, 2024
2024-08-22 - 2024-09-08 | American Space Museum ONLINE Auctions, FL, United States
Space History, Gold/Silver & Art Auction (34)
ONLINE ONLY for benefit of the American Space Museum.
– OPEN NOW for early ONLINE bidding. See Auction Information Page.
– Final LIVE bidding starts Sept 7, 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…

Bilingual STEAM Educational Workshop – Oct 2024 - “Hispanic Astronaut Heritage”
2024-10-05 10:30 - 12:00 | American Space Museum, 308 Pine Street, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
The American Space Museum is pleased to announce a new FREE educational “Bilingual STEAM* Program” for kids ages 4 – 12 on the first Saturday of each month. The class is free but limited to 20 students. Pre-registration Required. See below.** It will not only teach Space Age concepts, but employ the Spanish language to the vocabulary of the students in the educational materials. You do NOT need to know Spanish to attend. Students will learn new phrases and terms along with science education. Address and map to our Titusville, Florida location are at page bottom.
Natalia Sepúlveda will conduct the monthly 10:30 am to noon class with the following themes for 2024…

Sorry FULL: Oct. 5th: “Hispanic Astronaut Heritage”
Nov. 2nd: “Your Space Age Home”
Dec. 7th: “Snoopy Celebrates the Holidays in Space”

Our STEM Calendar will list TOPICS and DATES as they become available for registration.
Sepúlveda is a bilingual educator, best-selling children’s book author, translator, and editor. She’s a Ronald McNair Fellow (Challenger astronaut) with a master’s degree in Spanish from the University of Central Florida in Orlando.
She owns Bilingual Lifestyle Publishing and teaches Spanish in her Bilingual Playgroup at the Brevard County libraries. She has translated and edited over 450 children’s books and educational resources. She also runs a Bilingual Lifestyle blog, sharing her bilingual family adventures and educational resources.
Natalia is originally from San Germán, Puerto Rico, and lives on the Florida Space Coast with her husband, Joseph, and her 3 children. She is passionate about STEAM education, and enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

** Pre-registration Required on our Class / Event Registration page (Oct 5th is full but later classes available here).
Classes are in high demand and often have a waitlist. Please be considerate of others by observing the following…

Only register students, NOT accompanying adults or siblings.
Please… At least one parent or guardian must stay during class.
If a class is full you may be offered a spot on the waitlist IF it is not also full.
If plans change and the student will not be able to attend, PLEASE CANCEL via link in the confirmation email so the slot is made available to others.

For questions please contact Natalia at bilinguallifestyle@gmail.com or 321-593-3060.
Please park in FRONT parking lot then walk around past the main door to the REAR of the building. Use the door by the trailer.
* STEAM = “Space, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math” (STEM with Arts added).
