In Residence: January 18 – May 4, 2025
Blast off with Moon to Mars! This interactive STEAM exhibit, crafted with support from NASA’s Deep Space Exploration Systems at Johnson Space Center, invites visitors to dive into the realities and dreams of interplanetary travel. Young explorers will design and fly their own rockets, hover above distant planets in our Orion Spacecraft, experience the thrill of walking in reduced gravity, and navigate new terrains in the Lunar Rover.
Moon to Mars features six immersive areas, each tailored for specific types of play, including physical, social, inquisitive and creative.
Grab the wheel of the Lunar rover and get ready to tackle some planetary jobs.
Featured Moon to Mars Experiences:
Orion Spacecraft
Take control while hovering in orbit high above the planet in the Orion Spacecraft.
Lunar Rover
Steer your Lunar Rover as you navigate the mysterious terrain of this new world.
Rocket Launchers
Design and build your own rockets, then launch them across the room with our rocket launchers.
Moon Base Builder
Once this new planet is inhabitable, construct your base at the Moon Base Builder.
Lunar Leaps
Discover how reduced gravity affects your walk on the Lunar Leaps.
Space Academy Kiosk
Enhance your learning with an interactive video display that depicts life in space, explores newly designed spacesuits, introduces astronauts, and more!
The next generation of NASA technicians countdown to blastoff.
What You Will Learn:
- Understand how science solves the challenges of space.
- Ignite innovative thinking through hands-on tinkering.
- Explore the diverse skills and people involved in space travel.
- Examine crucial elements for successful flight, including nosecones and fins.
This exhibit was created by the Omaha Children’s Museum and designed with support from NASA’s Deep Space Exploration Systems at Johnson Space Center.
Join the crew on the Orion spacecraft that built to take humans farther than ever before on Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond.