Traveling Exhibits

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center has created or been a partner in the creation of renowned exhibitions around the globe. The following are a few of the current educational and entertaining exhibits that are on the road - along with where to find them!

Neighborhood Earth

Embark on an amazing journey through our solar system With new missions planned to the Moon and humankind’s ambitious quest to colonize Mars, the subject of space exploration is now more fascinating and popular than ever before. Neighborhood Earth is an award-winning exhibition which combines the latest science with cutting-edge technology to create the ultimate space experience. Thrilling and immersive Utilizing 14 screens, 8.1 surround sound and a giant projection-mapped dome, the exhibition’s key set piece transports audiences into space inside an epic cinematic environment. Described by visitors as “thrilling”, “immersive” and a “magnificent vast expanse”, audiences travel across our solar system and come face-to-face with Mars sunsets, Venus lightning storms and the surface of Jupiter. Developed in conjunction with the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and NASA’s George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Neighborhood Earth tells the story of space science and exploration like never before. Learn More » Exhibition schedule: 2020 Guangdong, China


Apollo: When We Went to the Moon

July 20th, 1969, four days after three men left the Earth atop the Saturn V, man set foot on the moon. Apollo: When We Went to the Moon,, chronicles the timeline from the beginning of the Space Race – a time when the U.S. and Soviet Union competed over their accomplishments in space exploration – to the collaborative culture of the International Space Station program and beyond. Experience the best of technology and exploration through the eyes of the engineers and in the boots of the astronauts who took us to the moon 50 years ago. Enjoy an Apollo 11 launch experience and explore artifacts and media memorabilia highlighting the turbulent nature of this pivotal era in our history. Apollo: When We Went to the Moon is a traveling exhibition from U.S. Space & Rocket Center and toured internationally by Flying Fish. Learn More » Exhibition schedule: 2020 St. Paul, MN, USA


NASA - A Human Adventure

NASA – A Human Adventure is a thrilling journey through humankind’s exploration of space. Come face to face with NASA’s remarkable achievements in human space flights and space exploration – the greatest adventure that humans have ever undertaken. Discover the exciting history of rocket science and space flight, and learn about some of the most extraordinary accomplishments in space technology. NASA – A Human Adventure is the most comprehensive and extensive touring space flight exhibition in the world. Featuring an extraordinary collection of historically significant artifacts from the United States and Soviet Union space programs. The objects on display include original space flown objects, high fidelity replicas and scale models. Learn More