McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center

06/04/2026

Tomorrow isn't just a normal Friday, it's a Super Stellar Friday! 🤩

Visit www.starhop.com/super-stellar-fridays for more information about the evening and to grab your tickets!

06/02/2026

Something exciting is on the horizon… 🌎✨

In just ONE WEEK, NH Gives begins, and this year, your support will help launch something truly out of this world: the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Solar System Trail! ☀️🪐

This exciting new outdoor experience will provide the Greater Concord area a fully accessible, science focused outdoor journey for all, while inspiring future scientists, explorers, life-long learners, and dreamers right here in New Hampshire. Mark your calendars and get ready to help us expand our educational impact and encourage astronomy-filled exploration during NH Gives! 💫

06/01/2026

The story of the telephone is the story of human connection. From hand-cranked telephones to smartphones, communication technology has shaped how we live, work, and interact for generations. Our partner for the month of June, The New Hampshire Telephone Museum preserves this history and brings it to life through engaging exhibits and hands-on experiences for visitors of all ages. ☎️➡️📱

Discovery Center Members- Be sure to take advantage of our Partner Exchange Program in June!
Visit https://www.nhtelephonemuseum.org/ to plan your visit!

05/25/2026

Land of the free, because of the brave. Today, we honor their legacy.
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The Discovery Center is closed today in observation of the holiday.

05/19/2026

Celebrate with us! You're invited to join us, other recipients, and 200 other business community members at the 21st Annual Pinnacle Awards Ceremony. ✨️

Learn more and register here:
https://my.concordnhchamber.com/event-calendar/Details/21st-annual-pinnacle-awards-luncheon-1699729

✨ Meet the Pinnacle Recipients ✨
🚀 McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, Nonprofit Business of the Year

The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center stands as a beacon of science education and inspiration, honoring New Hampshire’s legacy in space exploration while engaging thousands of visitors each year. Through hands-on exhibits, immersive planetarium shows, and educational programming, it fuels curiosity and fosters the next generation of innovators across the region. This year, the Discovery Center featured robust events & programming to honor the 40-year passage since the Challenger disaster.

🎉 Celebrate the Discovery Center with us! You're invited to join our recipients and 200 other business community members at our 21st Annual Pinnacle Awards Ceremony. Learn more and register here:
https://my.concordnhchamber.com/event-calendar/Details/21st-annual-pinnacle-awards-luncheon-1699729

05/16/2026

This Armed Forces Day, we’re proud to be participating in Blue Star Museums again!⭐

Through this nationwide partnership, we’re thrilled to offer FREE admission to active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve members.

The 2026 Blue Star Museums program runs from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day (Monday, September 7, 2026).

Thank you to the service members and families who do so much for our communities! We look forward to welcoming you this summer!

05/14/2026

Meet our 2026 STEM Summer Camp Interns- Lydia and Madeline! 🤩

Lydia is a rising college senior, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. In her spare time, she likes to build and launch model rockets and go on adventures with her dog! 🚀 Madeline is majoring in project management and data analysis. She has participated in FIRST Robotics competitions and now mentors students on a robotics team. She loves to read and learn about forensic science and space. 🌌

Welcome to the team, Lydia and Madeline! Get ready for an awesome season of STEM Summer Camps! ✨

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day ✨

If Mom wants a little space today, the Discovery Center is open today from 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM. 😉🚀⭐️

www.starhop.com/plan-your-visit

05/09/2026

We just had to see what Alan and Christa's names look like from space! 🤩What does your name look like from space? Discover how satellite imagery from Earth can spell out your name! 🌎🛰️

Show us your name in Landsat in the comments!
https://science.nasa.gov/mission/landsat/outreach/your-name-in-landsat/