McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center

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Official Website: McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
Location: Exit 1 off of I-393, Concord, NH directions
Phone:(603) 271-STAR
Hours: Hours Vary see below
Ages: Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor: Indoor
Cost: $$ see below

Others to Consider: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Discovery Museums, Boston Museum of Science, Concord Museum, Harvard Museum of Natural History

The Christa McAuliffe Planetarium is now the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, New England's only air and space museum! Experience new interactive exhibits, engaging programs, an expanded gift shop, a café, special event areas, and our state-of-the-art planetarium.

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center offers a variety of shows for the general public, school children and groups. In the 92-seat theater, everyone from the youngest explorer to the backyard astronomer can experience science. Take an unforgettable expedition through space as the domed screen is filled by the magic of wraparound images and sound.

Shows last approximately 45 minutes. Walk-ins are welcome at all show times but we highly recommend making reservations to avoid disappointment.

Free telescope viewing is available at monthly SkyWatch events and Astronomy Day is celebrated each May. For show times, topics and reservations call (603) 271-STAR.

View the Planetarium Calendar of Events

The State of New Hampshire originally built the Planetarium in Concord to honor Christa McAuliffe, America's first Teacher in Space, and to continue her mission to motivate everyone to reach for the stars. It's mission:To educate, incite and entertain learners of all ages in the sciences and humanities by actively engaging them in the exploration of astronomy, aviation, Earth and space science.

Hours

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Mon-Sat 10 AM-5 PM
Sun 11:30 AM-5 PM

Cost

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Adults $8; Childen $5 (3-12); Seniors/Students $7 (Seniors 2 for 1 Thu & Su ) $5

Location

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Exit 1 off of I-393, Concord, NH map

From north or south:
I-93 to exit 15E (393 & 4 east). Take exit 1 off 393 and follow signs through NHTI campus.

From west:
Rt 202 to I-89 S. Take I-93 N and follow directions above.

From east:
Rt 4 west to rt 393 to exit 1. Follow signs through NHTI campus.

Tips

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It is strongly recommend that you arrive at least one half hour before show time. Due to the dark theater environment no late seating or readmission to the theater is allowed.