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Above. Beyond.

Experience the greatest space museum on planet Earth.

Inspire Explorers

Expand Horizons

Expand minds, inspire confidence with Cosmosphere Camps.

Dr. Goddard's Lab

It IS Rocket Science

Visit the lab for an interactive show packed with explosive surprises.

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Visit the Museum

Sun- 9am-5pm

Mon-Tues Closed

Wed-Thurs 9am-5pm

Fri-Sat 9am-7pm

Parts of the Hall of Space Museum are under renovation.

Plan Your Visit

Explore the Map

Things to Do

One-of-a-Kind Exhibits

Interactive Shows

World-Class Planetarium

Two-Story Dome Theater

Virtual Resources

LaunchWonder
Digital Archive & Stories

LaunchLearning
Educational Resources

My son comes home happy and full of great stories. When we leave camp, he is full of confidence.

Camper Parent

Camps at the Cosmosphere

Unique Camp Experiences

Upcoming Events

Nov 21

Coffee at the Cosmo: The X-15: Pushing the Boundaries of Hypersonic Flight

Join us Thursday, Nov. 21 from 9-10 am CT for The X-15: Pushing the Boundaries of Hypersonic Flight.

Nov 28

Closed Thanksgiving Day

The Cosmosphere will be closed on Thursday, November 28.

Dec 1

Shop With Purpose on Museum Store Sunday

Sunday, December 1, we invite you to "Shop With Purpose" at the Cosmosphere!

Dec 24

Early Closing at 3 pm

The Cosmosphere will be closing at 3pm on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24.

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We support the Cosmosphere because of the amazing STEAM educational opportunities for everyone who walks through the doors...

Janet Sprecker

Wishing astronaut Eileen Collins a very happy birt

Wishing astronaut Eileen Collins a very happy birthday today! Collins made history as the first female shuttle pilot and space shuttle commander, breaking space exploration barriers. Her remarkable leadership and courage continue to inspire a new generation of explorers. Collins is a true pioneer who has paved the way for women in STEM and beyond! 🥳🥳

Learn more about Collins through the link in our bio.

📷 : 1. NASA
📷 : 2. Astronaut Eileen Collins signed the Cosmosphere's VIP wall in the Cosmosphere Camp area in February 2015.

This informative community gathering over coffee f

This informative community gathering over coffee features guest speakers offering insight into STEM and space topics. Coffee at the Cosmo is free and open to the public.

Join us Thursday, November 21, from 9-10 am CT for “The X-15: Pushing the Boundaries of Hypersonic Flight” with Cosmosphere Volunteer and owner of The Space Shot, John Mulnix.

Thank you to these Cosmosphere Corporate Partners: Dillons, The Clayworks at Disability Supports, Evergy, KU School of Engineering, and OMEGA.

*Guests and topics are subject to change.

Are you seeking a fulfilling job at an inspiring o

Are you seeking a fulfilling job at an inspiring organization focusing on science education and space exploration?

The Cosmosphere is currently looking for the following on-site positions in Hutchinson, Kansas:
✅ STEAM Educator-Scouts (part-time)

See the link in our bio for more information and to apply.

Today, on what would have been his 101st birthday,

Today, on what would have been his 101st birthday, we remember astronaut Alan Shepard, the first American in space, commander of Apollo 14, and the fifth human to walk on the Moon.

📷 : Alan Shepard Image: NASA
📷 : Signed photos of Mercury Seven astronauts and Mercury Seven astronaut wives. The photos are on loan from Laura Shepard Churchley, Alan Shepard's daughter. They will eventually be displayed in our newly renovated Human Spaceflight Gallery. In the gallery, the images will help tell how being an astronaut affected their families.

Make the Cosmosphere Gift Store your local headqua

Make the Cosmosphere Gift Store your local headquarters for unique holiday gifts! Packed with unique, one-of-a-kind STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) gift ideas for everyone on your holiday shopping list, the Cosmosphere Gift Store has it all! And guess what? No admittance ticket is required to shop – park and come on inside! 🎁🎄🎅🏼

Check out our newest blog post, "The Top 13 Best Holiday Space Gifts in the Cosmosphere Gift Store," through the link in our bio. You can shop in-store or online at shop.cosmo.org.

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