Museum of IdahoSpace Journey showcases man's flight from 1903 through current and future NASA space programs. This exhibit includes the Apollo Command Module, a full-scale replica that was used in Universal Studio's Apollo 13 movie, the Mercury Spacecraft, a full-scale replica complete with cockpit and astronaut, and the first stage rocket engine (actual) of the type used to launch America's first orbital astronaut.
Also included is NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and the U.S. Space and Rocket Center's Space Laboratories, Science in Orbit exhibit, with full-scale walk through mock-ups of the U.S. Destiny laboratories and Skylab Mir, and the International Space Station display cases, which demonstrate the science and engineering and the physical and cultural challenges of conducting space research.
Additional interactive exhibits include a multi-axis trainer (try it!, But call Amy Adams at (208) 522-1400 ext 3003 to find out the hours it is available), the shuttle simulator (land it!, a Lunar Rover model, a Skylab gyroscope, a LEM leg, a nose cone, and a shuttle tile. Also included are Langley Research Center's Aerospace Design exhibit, with NASA artifacts including past and present wind tunnel models and flight items. Additional exhibit items provided by: Ames Research Center, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Space Dynamics Laboratory, the Space Museum, and Hill Aerospace Museum. Make space your second home!
Operating HoursMonday & Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday through Sunday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Entrance FeeAdults - 19 and up $6/person
Adult Group (min. 15 adults) $5/person
Seniors (62+ yrs) $5/person
Senior Group (62+ yrs; min. 15 seniors) $4/person
Youth (age 4-18) $4/person
Student Groups
(18 yrs and under; min. 15 students)
with 1 Chaperone per 10 students
Additional chaperones - Full rate $2/person
Children (under age 4) FREE
Families (Household Members) $19/family
Family Night (Household Members)
Mondays 5-8 p.m. $15/family
Tickets available at the door,
by phone at (208) 522-1400.
LocationElm Street and Eastern Avenue
in Idaho Falls
Phone: (208) 522-1400
Mailing AdressMuseum of Idaho
200 N Eastern Ave
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
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