Exhibitions / Apollo: When We Went to the Moon
Featuring objects and artifacts from the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s archives, Apollo: When We Went to the Moon is an out-of-this-world glimpse into the cultural, technological, and political context of the moon landing and beyond.
Apollo Command Module
Lunar Rover model Apollo 15
Lunar meteorite touchable slice
Von Braun’s drafting set
Soviet SK-1 space suit
Handcasts 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 lineage touchscreen
Immersive launch experience
AR moonwalk
Lunar Rover photo op
7,000 - 10,000 sq. ft.
Adults, families with children, school groups
14 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 traveling exhibition co-produced by U.S. Space & Rocket Center and Flying Fish.
Richmond, Virginia, USA view map
March 18, 2023 – December 31, 2023