This January, join us at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center for “Reach for the Stars: Then, Now, Forever”, a special after hours event honoring the life, courage, and legacy of Christa McAuliffe, the first teacher in space, and the Challenger crew who lost their lives 40 years ago, on January 28th, 1986.

This January, join us at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center for “Reach for the Stars: Celebrating Christa McAuliffe”, a week-long tribute honoring the life, courage, and legacy of Christa McAuliffe, the first teacher in space, and the Challenger crew who lost their lives 40 years ago, on January 28th, 1986.

In Moon Base Alpha – A Cooperative Mission to the Moon, students ages 8–11 will step into the role of future space explorers as they work together to design a future mission to the Moon.

Our young astronauts-in-training will split into four mission teams—Launch Team, Habitat Team, Exploration Team, and Mission Headquarters—each in charge of some element of the future moon mission. From testing launch solutions to figuring out how astronauts will eat, sleep, and work on the Moon, every team plays a crucial part in creating a safe and successful Moon base.

Celebrate innovation and legacy with a digital wall exhibit dedication, live presentation with astronaut Eileen Collins, and a premier screening of Spacewoman—a night of history and inspiration!

Join us at McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center to celebrate IMAP. Launching in 2025, IMAP will help researchers better understand the boundary of the heliosphere, a sort of magnetic bubble surrounding and protecting our solar system.

Visit the Discovery Center on Thursday, July 24th to take part in hands-on exploration of renewable energy sources!

Learn about solar, wind, and hydro power while participating in activity stations run by Freedom Energy Team Members at the Discovery Center. Plus, while your visiting the stations, collect stamps to earn raffle entrances for exciting prizes!

Join us at McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center to explore the remarkable contributions of Henrietta Leavitt and the Harvard Computers to modern cosmology.

Join us at McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11- the first time human’s ever walked on the moon.