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Former NASA Astronaut Makes Public Appearance at Cosmosphere June 16

June 7, 2022
Former NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott touches down at the Cosmosphere Thursday, June 16 for a public book signing from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
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This Summer: Free Cosmosphere Admission for Military Families and Kansas Kids

May 17, 2022
Two summer programs provide free admission to Cosmosphere’s Hall of Space Museum.
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Historic Liberty Bell 7 to land at Planet Comicon Kansas City for exhibit

March 30, 2022
Planet Comicon Kansas City, in partnership with the Smithsonian-affiliated Cosmosphere, is thrilled to announce that the historic Liberty Bell 7 spacecraft will be on exhibit during Planet, April 22-24, 2022, at Bartle Hall.
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Citizens Bank of Kansas to Provide Cosmosphere Camp Scholarships

March 9, 2022
Children who are curious about space or who love STEM subjects may have the perfect summer camp opportunity thanks to Citizens Bank of Kansas.
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Spring Break Splashdown Activities at Cosmosphere

March 3, 2022
Community connection and fun for all ages March 11 through 20 at the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, KS! Those 10 days encompass spring breaks for many Kansas schools and the Cosmosphere will be open every day during that period with extended hours from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Blue Star Museum Program

Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023
Location:Cosmosphere

The Cosmosphere is proud to be participating in Blue Star Museums, which provides free admission to our Hall of Space Museum, including CosmoKids, to our nation’s active-duty military personnel (including Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard as well as members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps) and up to five family members. The Blue Star Museum program begins Armed Forces Day, May 20, 2023 and ends Labor Day, September 4, 2023.

Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America, offering free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve.

The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military–Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard–including Reservists, National Guardsman (regardless of status), U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five family members. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum.

For a complete list of participants, visit arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.

2023 Sunflower Summer Program

Date: Friday, May 26, 2023
Location:Cosmosphere

What's better than an out-of-this-world visit to the Cosmosphere? How about a FREE out-of-this-world visit thanks to the Kansas State Department of Education's Sunflower Summer program! All Kansas students, and up to two accompanying adults, can receive free admission to our Hall of Space Museum May 26 through August 13, 2023.

To be eligible to participate, students must be 4-18 years old and not have graduated high school yet. Up to two adults accompanying the student can also participate. To get started, parents and guardians need to download the Sunflower Summer app free from either Google Play (Android) or Apple (iOS) app stores.

With over 100 participating venues across Kansas, check out www.sunflowersummer.org to find out how to make your Sunflower Summer spectacular!

Smallville Festival: Celebrating Community Heroes Day

Date: Friday, June 16, 2023 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location:Cosmosphere

In support of Smallville’s Community Heroes Day on Friday, June 16, it’s BOGO!*

First Responders (Police, Sheriff, Fire, EMS, 911 Dispatch) can buy one All-Access Mission Pass and get one for FREE on June 16! Enjoy a documentary in the Carey Digital Dome Theater, experience a planetarium show, see live science in Dr. Goddard's lab and take a trip through the Hall of Space Museum, including CosmoKids!

*To receive the BOGO offer, please call 620.665.9312 or purchase your tickets at the Box Office upon arrival. Offer is not available online. First responders please show badge or work identification at time of purchase.