Thanks to our educator Yeric Valentino, we are now happy to offer our virtual exhibit Alan Shepard: First American in Space and Shipwright in Spanish. Click here to see the English version. English version by Sarah Nappo, posted on April 9, 2020.

In November 2008, the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center erected a life sized Redstone Rocket in front of the new Discovery Center building changing the landscape of the campus forever. Check out the article below to learn a little bit more about the Redstone Rocket, its significance in the history of space travel and how this replica made its way to Concord, NH!

The combined photos, letters, and first hand accounts help piece together an importance puzzle. Alan Shepard’s rowboat survives as a unique piece of history in the life of America’s first astronaut and will be treasured by the Discovery Center for years to come!

The Discovery Center is working hard to virtualize and share our exhibits with teachers and families while they are home remote teaching. Download a copy of our virtual exhibit: Shackleton Research Station and discover what it would be like if you lived on a lunar colony. When you are done, download the accompanying worksheets and test your knowledge!

Have you ever seen the big Newton’s Cradle at the Discovery Center? Today we’re bringing the museum to you, with a virtual exhibit! Get up close and personal with the conservation of momentum and energy in this video demo.