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McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
2 Institute Drive, Concord, NH, 03301 Map
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is a non-profit science museum located in Concord, NH. The museum is dedicated to Christa McAuliffe, the Concord High School social studies teacher selected by NASA out of over 11,000 applicants to be the first Teacher in Space, and Alan Shepard, the Derry, New Hampshire, native and Navy test pilot who became the first American in space and one of only twelve human beings to walk on the Moon. The Discovery Center's mission is to inspire every generation to reach for the stars, through engaging, artful and entertaining activities that explore astronomy, aviation, earth and space science.
The 45,000-square-foot McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center offers 20,000 square feet of interactive science and engineering exhibits, outdoor exhibits including a full-sized replica of a Mercury-Redstone rocket, a full-dome digital planetarium, an observatory, science store, café, portable digital planetarium and a full complement of on- and off-site educational programs.
This pass admits up to 4 individuals to the exhibit galleries free of charge. There is an additional charge for Planetarium shows.
The Discovery Center recommends reserving tickets for all guests, including library pass holders. This can be done at www.starhop.com/tickets. Library Pass users should select the “Library Pass or Reciprocal Membership Adult” option for general admission for up to 4 people and the “Admit One” option for planetarium shows and should still bring this pass to present at the front desk.
Fitted face masks are required for guests over the age of 3 in our planetarium theater. Disposable masks are available for guest use.
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Digital (downloadable via email) passes are available. Select your desired visit date from the calendar below.
