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  • Cosmosphere and Salvation Army Team Up for Cozy Christmastime Fun

    Cosmosphere and Salvation Army Team Up for Cozy Christmastime Fun

    December 9, 2022

    It’s that time of year, when the Polar Express rolls into the Carey Digital Dome Theater at the Cosmosphere.

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  • Kansas Students Meet First Native American in Space Dec. 6 For

    Kansas Students Meet First Native American in Space Dec. 6 For

    November 17, 2022

    Former NASA astronaut and children’s book author, Commander John B. Herrington, Chickasaw, will be at the Cosmosphere on Tuesday, December 6.

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  • Cosmosphere Virtual Auction Opens November 2, 2022

    Cosmosphere Virtual Auction Opens November 2, 2022

    October 27, 2022

    From an OMEGA Apollo 8 watch worth nearly $10,000 and items signed by legends of space and aviation to perfect holiday gifts, every space enthusiast will find something worth their bid in the Cosmosphere’s First & Last Steps virtual auction.

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  • Cosmosphere Wins 2022 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

    Cosmosphere Wins 2022 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

    August 8, 2022

    Cosmosphere today announced it has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2022 Travelers’ Choice award winner for being in the top 10% of attractions worldwide.

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  • Exclusive Teachers in Space Program Comes to Cosmosphere July 12-15

    Exclusive Teachers in Space Program Comes to Cosmosphere July 12-15

    June 22, 2022

    Teachers in Space, a STEM education organization connecting real space technologies to K-12 classrooms, is offering three summer workshops for teachers at locations across the country.

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  • Blue Star Museum Program
    May 20 – September 4
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    May 26 – August 13
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    June 16
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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.

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