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Mcauliffe-Shepard Discovery Center

Mcauliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is a science & technology museum & planetarium in Concord, New Hampshire. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Mcauliffe-Shepard Discovery Center?

The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is a science museum located in Concord, New Hampshire, United States, next door to the NHTI campus. 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 stated mission is to inspire new generations to explore space, through engaging, artful, and entertaining activities focused on astronomy, aviation, Earth and space science.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Mcauliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
Type
Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
City
Concord
State
New Hampshire
Website
http://www.starhop.com
IMLS Museum ID
8409500645
Coordinates
43.22400, -71.53080
What kind of museum is Mcauliffe-Shepard Discovery Center?

Mcauliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is classified as a science & technology museum & planetarium in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more science & technology museum & planetariums →

Where is Mcauliffe-Shepard Discovery Center located?

Mcauliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is located in Concord, New Hampshire at approximately 43.22400, -71.53080. See the map above.

Does Mcauliffe-Shepard Discovery Center have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.starhop.com. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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