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Apollo 13 Event

Apollo 13 – Celebrating NASA’s Finest Hour
April 15, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate NASA’s “Finest Hour”

  • Virtual appearance by Apollo 13 astronaut, Fred Haise!
  • Virtual presentation on Space Mission Patches
  • Presentation on how the explosion happened

Interesting speakers and activities for the whole family!

What To Expect

11:00 – 4:00: Family Activities

  • Scavenger hunt and a prize for the kiddos
  • Get a selfie in our Astronaut Selfie Station
  • Build a straw rocket and see how far it can go
  • Try your hand at operating at operating a Space Station robotic arm simulator
  • Experience how astronauts in space suits keep their cool
  • Raffles for signed books by Fred Haise and Sy Leibergot

11:30: Presentation – Solving the Puzzle of the Apollo 13 Explosion

1:00: Presentation – Adventures with Space Missions Patches

  • Logan Jaeren of SXPatches.com – via Zoom
  • Stories about how Mission Patches come to be

2:30: Overview of Apollo 13 mission and Fred Haise’s career.

3:00: Special Guest Speaker Apollo 13 astronaut, Fred Haise via Zoom!!!

  • Q and A with Fred Haise
  • See more info about Fred at FredHaise.space

Visit a 1/2 scale Apollo Lunar Module replica onsite!

~ Museum tours all day ~

Fun at the museum!

Normal admission rates apply.

Members are always free.
(We love our supporting members!)

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Niagara Aerospace Museum

Niagara Falls International Airport
9990 Porter Road
Niagara Falls, New York 14304
(716)297-1323

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Saturday & Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed Monday-Friday/Holidays (more info)

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11:00 am Apollo 13 Event
Apollo 13 Event
Apr 15 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join us as we celebrate the successful return of the Apollo 13 crew after an explosion in their spacecraft in April 1970. Special Zoom session with Apollo 13 astronaut, Fred Haise! Special Zoom presentation: “Adventures[...]
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Thank you Niagara Aerospace Museum corporate sponsor Community Fund for Greater Buffalo

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Limited Hours
Sat & Sun 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed Mon-Fri/Holidays

Adults: $10:00
Seniors: $5:00
Military: $5.00
Ages 5 to 20: $5.00
Under 5: Free
Members: Free
ADA Caregiver: Free
*Admission fee is waived for a caregiver assisting a patron with disabilities
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Niagara Aerospace Museum
9990 Porter Road
Niagara Falls International Airport
Niagara Falls NY 14304
716-297-1323
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