Join us to celebrate the opening of the new temporary exhibit The Moon, Stars, and Sunshine State! Start your museum visit watching the moment Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, and Michael Collins blasted off from Cape Canaveral at 9:32 a.m. on July 16, 1969. Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in Apollo themed activities and learn about Florida’s space history.
Launch Itinerary:
10:30 a.m. - Reading of Marty’s Mission by Judy Young, followed by space-themed craft, all ages
12:00 p.m. – All ages “space yoga” in the Historic Senate Chamber
1:00 p.m. – Meet “Astro,” the Challenger Learning Center Mascot
2:30 p.m. – Design your own Moon colony, guided activity for visitors 7 +
5:30 p.m. - Opening reception featuring a toast to Florida’s heroic space industry workers
2019/07/16 - 2019/07/16
Florida Historic Capitol Museum
400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
The Historic Capitol is located in the Capitol Complex, at the intersection of Apalachee Parkway and South Monroe Street. Although the museum does not have dedicated parking, there are several parking lots in the area. There is a large public parking garage in Kleman Plaza, close to the Capitol Complex. When the legislature is in session, parking can be especially challenging. Spaces for visitors with disabilities are located on west side of the House Office Building in the north side loading zone.