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Launch yourself behind the scenes for man’s first steps on the moon, and discover how the space race inspired generations of Americans to reach for the stars.

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.

Object & Artifact Highlights:
  • 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

Experience Highlights:

  • Rocket Men lineage touchscreen

  • Immersive Apollo 11 launch experience

  • AR moonwalk

  • Lunar Rover photo op

Partners

Presenting Partner:
  • Logo of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center featuring a blue rocket and swoosh design to the left of red text reading "U.S. Space & Rocket Center," home to exciting NASA traveling exhibits for space enthusiasts.

Produced By

Apollo: When We Went to the Moon is a traveling exhibition co-produced by U.S. Space & Rocket Center and Flying Fish.

Exhibition Prospectus
explores the key ingredients in Julia’s personal journey, which became part of America’s culinary revolution, through a series of immersive experiences.
Specifications
  • Size:
    7,000 - 10,000 sq. ft.
    650 - 930 ㎡
  • Ceiling Height:
    15 ft. throughout; 40 ft. to stand-up rocket
  • Production:
    Ten (10) days for installation;
    Seven (7) for deinstallation
  • Freight:
    Three (3) 53 ft. trucks and one (1) 53 ft. climate-controlled trailer with dual-driver
  • Languages:
    American English
Exhibition Prospectus
explores the key ingredients in Julia’s personal journey, which became part of America’s culinary revolution, through a series of immersive experiences.
Produced By

Apollo: When We Went to the Moon is a traveling exhibition co-produced by U.S. Space & Rocket Center and Flying Fish.

Tour History and Itinerary

Huntsville, AL, USA
February 16, 2019
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January 2, 2020
St. Paul, MN, USA
February 1, 2020
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May 3, 2020
Huntsville, AL, USA
July 1, 2020
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January 31, 2021
Houston, TX, USA
February 20, 2021
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May 2, 2021
Charlotte, NC, USA
September 30, 2021
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January 2, 2022
Dearborn, MI, USA
February 19, 2022
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May 8, 2022
Edmonton, AB, CAN
June 9, 2022
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September 25, 2022
Denver, CO, USA
October 20, 2022
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January 22, 2023
Richmond, Virginia, USA
March 18, 2023
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December 31, 2023
New York City, NY, USA
March 25, 2024
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September 2, 2024

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