schedule of events

TUESDAY, JULY 14

10am - 5pm | Costumed astronaut appearances throughout the day

12pm - 12:30pm | Gemini VIII capsule chat in the Early Space Gallery*

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15

10 am - 5 pm | Costumed astronaut appearances throughout the day

12 pm - 12:30 pm | Public outdoor tour on museum grounds (weather permitting)

THURSDAY, JULY 16

10 am - 5 pm  | Costumed astronaut appearances throughout the day

12 pm - 12:30 pm  | Gemini VIII capsule chat in the Early Space Gallery*

FRIDAY, JULY 17

10 am - 5 pm  | Costumed astronaut appearances throughout the day

12 pm - 12:30 pm  | Public outdoor tour on museum grounds (weather permitting)

SATURDAY, JULY 18

7 am - 11 am  | United Way Run to the Moon 5k/10k located in museum parking lot ($)

11 am - 5 pm  | Education activities on the museum's southwest lawn

11 am - 5 pm  | Education play zone on the museum's southwest lawn

11 am - 5 pm | Wright Stuff Rocketeers rocket launches on south lawn

11 am - 5 pm  | Lima Astronomical society activities on southwest lawn

11 am - 5 pm  | Inflatable rides on the museum's south lawn

11 am - 5 pm  | Kona Ice treats available near museum pavilion ($)

12 pm - 1 pm | Planned NASA astronaut in the museum STEM Inspiration Center*

SUNDAY, JULY 19

11 am - 5 pm  | Inflatable rides on the museum's south lawn**

11 am - 5 pm  | Kona Ice treats available near museum pavilion ($)

11 am - 5 pm  | Apollo Lunar Rover replica stationed on museum's pavilion

11 am - 5 pm  | Lima Astronomical Society activities on southwest lawn

11 am - 5 pm  | Wright Stuff Rocketeers rocket launches on south lawn

11 am - 5 pm  | Educational activities throughout museum grounds

11 am - 5 pm  | OH WOW! Museum robot mini-golf near outdoor pavilion

11 am - 5 pm | Human gyroscope rides available on the museum's north lawn**

12 pm - 4 pm  | The Works Museum Physics Demo on museum's north lawn

( $ ) = This activity has an associated cost to it and is not free.

( * ) = This activity is inside the museum and is included with admission.

( ** ) = This activity requires a band that is required with museum admission.

Costumed Astronaut Photograph Opportunities: Periodically throughout the day on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, a costumed astronaut will be walking around the galleries for individuals and families to take pictures with.

Gemini VIII "Capsule Chat:" On Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00-12:30, a member of the museum staff will be giving a 30 minute in-depth talk at the Gemini VIII capsule, discussing the exciting details of Neil Armstrong's first space mission. 

Public Outdoor Tour: On Wednesday and Friday from 12:00-12:30, a member of the museum staff will be giving a 30-minute tour of the museum's grounds. The tour will cover the aircrafts and mockups on site and history of the building itself.

Inflatable Rides: Kids can put their skills to the test in our free inflatable rides located on the museum's south lawn from 10:00pm to 5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Education Tent: Our STEM education tent will have fun, science-based, activities for kids to test out. 

Lima Astronomical Society: The Lima Astronomical Society will be set up on the museum's north lawn and will have fun star map and telescope activities, along with educating guests on their services and events in the community. The astronomical society will be available only on Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Wright Stuff Rocketeers: Truly a fan favorite, this group of rocket builders will be giving periodic rocket demonstrations throughout the day. Be the group's countdown clock as they lift-off your rocket! The rocketeers will be available only on Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 pm to 5:00 pm, found on the museum's south lawn. 

Kona Ice Truck: Cool off from the mid-July heat with a tasty frozen snack from the Kona Ice truck! The vehicle will be parked in the middle of the museum's southwest lawn and will be available for treats on Saturday and Sunday. 

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