Space Suits
Check out the seriously cool space gear from the Apollo era in the Davidson Center for Space Exploration at the Rocket Center. Learn how the suits kept the astronauts safe and…
JFK's Moon Speech
How did JFK's speech in 1962 inspire and encourage explorers to get humankind to the moon? Many of today's modern technologies began with knowledge gained from…
Mission Patches
Let's take a look at historical mission patches from the Apollo era. Get your family together and design your own! What kinds of things would be represented on your…
Mercury Trainer
Have you seen the Mercury Trainer at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center? Many of our visitors are surprised at its small size, built for only one person
Creating a STEAM Journal
Start your very own scientific journal! Learn how to express your ideas and collect and record your data and observations. Have you ever documented…
Geology: Starburst Rock Cycle
Learn about different types of rocks and explore the rock cycle using Starburst candies. Document your observations in your scientific…
Galatic Polymers
Make galactic slime with us as we explore polymers!
Watercolor Chemistry
Make a watercolor palette today using food coloring and other items around the house. Explore chemistry and learn about hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties…
Straight Line Light Travel
How fast is the speed of light? Set up your own experiment at home with your family and discover how light travels through the atmosphere.
Constellation Highlights: Canises
Discover constellations Canis Major and Canis Minor, Orion's "hunting dogs," in the night sky.