Evergreen Museum Event Calendar

Presenter: GARY SOHN Topic: During the Cold War, the Soviet Union and China were testing nuclear weapons. We had to know the size and material used, but an SR-71 could not fly over either country. A new vehicle was created for the purpose of gathering information on their weapons programs. Learn more about this project! Location: Space Museum Galaxy Theater Cost: Included ...

Presenter: JOHN BRONSON Topic: Descriptions & illustrations of: What led to the Vietnam War, what the US was attempting to accomplish with the aircraft, illustration of the types of missions assigned to tactical aircraft, and which of the museum aircraft accomplished each mission. Three mission types are described and illustrated in some detail: Forward Air Control (FAC), Strategic Bombing ...

Presenter: DONN ANDERSON Topic: 50 years ago, on December 21st, 1968, a might Saturn V booster rocket lifted off with 3 astronauts onboard for the very first time, not to merely circle the earth, but to go into orbit around our Moon! Come learn the story behind this incredibly bold NASA decision as we revisit this flight.  Location: Space Museum, Galaxy Theater Cost: Included ...

Presenter: GARY SOHN Topic: The Milky Way Galaxy is most significant to us as humans because it is our home. However, when it comes down to it, our galaxy is a typical barred spiral, much like billions of other galaxies in the universe! Join us to learn more about the galaxy that we live in. Location: Space Museum Galaxy Theater Cost: Included with admission    

Presenter: JOHN BRONSON Topic: Join us to learn all about the Museum's collection of rockets and missiles, specifically the German V1 and V2 rockets. Hear about how the development of these led to the initial American entries. Location: Space Museum, Galaxy Theater Cost: Included with admission    

Presenter: JOHN BRONSON Topic: Descriptions & illustrations of: What led to the crisis, how it was solved, description of the aircraft used, routes and navigation environment, Lt. Gail Halvorsen as the Candy Bomber, Airlift facts and legacy, relationship to Museum exhibits. Location: Aviation Museum Mezzanine, Room 201 Cost: Included with admission    

The Omega Gymnastics Event will take place Thursday, Feb 7th – Sunday Feb. 10th, 2019. The Space Museum building will be closed to accommodate this event. We apologize for any inconvenience.