NASA: The Apollo Project

The Frisco Heritage Museum is preparing for an out-of-this-world exhibition: The Apollo Project on loan from NASA. This exhibit dives into the people, technology, and world events that shaped the Space Race, highlighting the journey to be the first on the Moon.

This come-and-go event will feature a special first look at the new exhibit, on display starting February 20, 2025, with an opening reception from 4–6pm. The museum is open 10am–5pm Tuesday–Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday.

Come on these second Saturdays for extra activities and special presentations:

March 8: Beyond Earth
All-day events 10am–3pm:
• Telescope 101: Glass Rotunda
• The Astrophotography of Andrew Yu: Heritage Theater
• NASA STEM and Art Activities: Heritage Museum
• Mobile Planetarium
• Blacksmiths
• Model A and Model T
11am: Lecture from JW Morish on training in the NASA Underwater Simulation Lab
Noon: Lecture from Jason Gotthard on Life in Zero Gravity
1pm: Lecture from J.W. Morish on training in the NASA Underwater Simulation Lab

April 12: Women in Space
All-day events 10am–3pm:
• NASA STEM and art activities
• Space food tasting
• Blacksmiths
• Model A and Model T
10:30am: Michelle Brekke: First Women in Mission Control
11:30am: Vickie Kloeris: Space Food
12:30pm: Estella Gillette: Female Secretaries at NASA
1:30pm: Michelle Brekke: First Women in Mission Control
2:30pm: Vickie Kloeris: Space Food

May 10: Rockin Rockets
All-day events 10am–3pm:
• NASA STEM and art activities
• Dallas Rocket Society Table
• Rocket bottle launch
• Blacksmiths
11am: Chris Cassidy: Astronaut
12:30pm and 2pm: Dallas Rocket Society: Rockin Rockets

June 14: Robotics
All-day events 10am–3pm:
• Radicus Robotics Table
• Flatline Robotics in the Depot
• NASA STEM and Art Activities
10:30am: Radicus Robots showcase: Theater
11:30am: Paint Robot from Parks
12:30pm: Radicus Robots Showcase: Theater

Find more family fun events every day of the week at dfwchild.com/calendar.