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Santa Hat from Christmas Space History Now on Display at the Cosmosphere

Tuesday, December 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere is celebrating the holidays with an out-of-this-world artifact: a Santa hat that flew aboard Space Shuttle Discovery during the STS-103 Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission in December 1999.STS-103 holds a unique place in spaceflight history as the only one... Read More.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Cosmosphere

Thursday, December 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Cosmosphere is hosting a New Year’s Eve Event on December 31st 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Ticket cost is $40, $75 for couples.Join us at the Cosmosphere December 31st to kick off the New Year with live music, beer, wine,... Read More.

13 Days of Christmas at the Cosmosphere, Holiday Hours, and The Polar Express

Monday, December 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Cosmosphere is celebrating the holidays with a wonderful variety of Christmas activities every day from December 12th through December 24th, 2025.Starting December 12th, the Cosmosphere will be switching to our holiday hours. We will be open 9:00 am to 7:00 pm,... Read More.

Cosmosphere President and CEO Jim Remar Elected to GSCA Board of Directors

Friday, November 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere is proud to announce that its President and CEO, Jim Remar, has been elected to the 2026 Board of Directors of the Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA).The GSCA, a leading organization dedicated to advancing giant screen cinema worldwide, recently... Read More.

Cosmosphere Honors the Legacy of Captain Jim Lovell; Special Display Now Open

Wednesday, August 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In the wake of the passing of Captain Jim Lovell, the Cosmosphere is uniquely positioned to honor the memory of the legendary astronaut by sharing with guests some of the most significant artifacts from his storied career.“The Cosmosphere was saddened to... Read More.

Cosmosphere Opens Applications for New Student Advisory Board

Thursday, August 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere, an international science education center and space museum in Hutchinson, Kansas, is now accepting applications for its inaugural Student Advisory Board, launching in the 2025–2026 school year.The Board will consist of students representing every high school in Reno County... Read More.

Greater Wichita YMCA, Cosmosphere Announce Space- Themed Project for Hutchinson YMCA

Thursday, July 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 17, 2025) - The Greater Wichita YMCA and Cosmosphere are proud to announce the launch of a joint project to bring a space-themed climbing structure to the new Hutchinson YMCA location, which is currently under construction and scheduled to open in... Read More.

Cosmosphere and Ad Astra Academies, USD 313 Launch Innovative STEAM Academy Partnership for Kansas High School Students

Tuesday, July 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 15, 2025) – The Cosmosphere International SciEd Center and Space Museum, in partnership with Ad Astra Academies and USD 313, is proud to announce the launch of the Ad Astra STEAM Academy, a bold new opportunity for Kansas high school students... Read More.

Cosmosphere and K-State Salina Team up to Enhance Aerospace Education and Research

Friday, April 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two leaders of aerospace and innovations in education, the Cosmosphere and Kansas State University Salina, are announcing a historic strategic partnership that will elevate aerospace education and research for Kansas youth and beyond.The partnership between the Cosmosphere and K-State Salina will... Read More.

The Cosmosphere Is New and Exciting This Spring Break

Tuesday, February 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Updated galleries and fun for all ages during Spring Break, March 14 through 23 at the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, KS. During Spring Break, the Cosmosphere will have extended hours from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Exciting new educational interactives and a... Read More.

Cosmosphere Receives Donation of 15 Kansas State Flags from Apollo 16 Astronaut Charlie Duke

Tuesday, February 11

HUTCHINSON, KS, — The Cosmosphere is honored to receive a donation of fifteen Kansas state flags from Moon walker and former NASA astronaut Charlie Duke. Duke took the flags with him to the Moon on Apollo 16 in 1972.“We are grateful to General Duke... Read More.

The Cosmosphere and the Mark Cuban Foundation Bring AI Education to Hutchinson Teens

Wednesday, February 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere is proud to partner with the Mark Cuban Foundation to bring the Foundation’s highly acclaimed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bootcamp to Hutchinson. The program aims to provide students with a foundational understanding of AI and its applications for future careers.The two... Read More.