Exhibitions / Apollo: When We Went to the Moon
The exhibition, featuring objects and artifacts from the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s archives, sets the scene of the era, exploring the social and political forces that pushed these nations to sacrifice man and machine to be the first humans to set foot on the moon.
Apollo Command Module
Lunar Rover model Apollo 15
Lunar meteorite touchable slice
Von Braun drafting set
Soviet SK-1 space suit
Hand casts of Collins, Aldrin, and Armstrong
Apollo suits including gloves, bubble helmets, visors, and moon boots
Saturn V model 1:10 scale
Jupiter missile nose cone
ISS model 1:100 scale
Rocket men lineages touchscreen
Immersive launch experience
AR moonwalk
Lunar rover photo opp
7,000 - 10,000 sq. ft.
15 ft. throughout; 40 ft. to stand up rocket
Ten (10) working days for installation; seven (7) for deinstallation
Three (3) 53 ft. trucks and one (1) 53 ft. climate-controlled trailer with dual driver
October 2024 and beyond
Apollo: When We Went to the Moon is a travelling exhibition from U.S. Space & Rocket Center and toured internationally by Flying Fish.
Richmond, Virginia, USA view map
March 18, 2023 – January 2, 2024