{"id":71,"featured":1,"modified":"2026-04-17 19:41:47","latitude":28.610359877551022833586102933622896671295166015625,"longitude":-80.808500816326528592981048859655857086181640625,"title":"American Space Museum","subtitle":"Explore the most extensive collection of artifacts and memorabilia from the U.S. Space Program","fullsize":"https://history.titusville.com/files/fullsize/d6853ba822d0bc3356b0ab7bb9da9399.jpg","address":"308 Pine St., Titusville, FL 32796","all_locations":[],"zoom":18,"creator":["Explore Historic Titusville FL"],"description":"The museum features an impressive collection of artifacts and memorabilia from the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and Shuttle programs as well as special exhibits on the Women of Space, unmanned missions, and the future of space exploration. The exhibit halls also feature spacecraft parts, astronaut suits, and mementos of the Soviet space program. A special section of the museum allows visitors to experience the sounds and sensations of an actual countdown and launch from Launch Complex 16 at Cape Canaveral. The museum also contains the original Atlas Centaur launch consoles from launch pad 36A where visitors of all ages can sit in front of active console displays, throw switches, and imagine they are controlling an Atlas launch. The museum streams a daily “Stay Curious” presentation on Facebook Live at 4:00 pm. The 20-30 minute program narrates space history with artifacts from the museum collection, provides the latest launch information from Kennedy Space Center, and presents interviews with former space workers of the Apollo and Shuttle eras. The museum is a must-see attraction, especially for visitors who have come to Titusville to observe a current launch.","sponsor":null,"accessinfo":"Hours:  Check website for hours\r\nGuided tours Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm (must be arranged in advance)\r\nThere is an admission fee.\r\nAmenities: parking, gift shop, restrooms\r\nPhone: (321) 264-0434","lede":"A visit to Titusville is not complete without a tour of the museum with its hands-on exhibits and fascinating displays of NASA history","website":"<a href=\"https://spacewalkoffame.org\">American Space Museum and Walk of Fame website</a>","related_resources":[],"factoids":[],"files":{"https://history.titusville.com/files/fullsize/d6853ba822d0bc3356b0ab7bb9da9399.jpg":{"id":177,"mime-type":"image/png","title":"Space Shuttle Gallery","description":"American Space Museum and Walk of Fame","thumbnail":"https://history.titusville.com/files/square_thumbnails/d6853ba822d0bc3356b0ab7bb9da9399.jpg"},"https://history.titusville.com/files/fullsize/475fff1689f2079034c248963406f455.jpg":{"id":178,"mime-type":"image/png","title":"Shuttle Firing Room Consoles","description":"American Space Museum and Walk of Fame","thumbnail":"https://history.titusville.com/files/square_thumbnails/475fff1689f2079034c248963406f455.jpg"},"https://history.titusville.com/files/fullsize/6cdb1d2c32b7909de3c95590bb3e48fb.jpg":{"id":179,"mime-type":"image/png","title":"Apollo Gallery","description":"American Space Museum and Walk of Fame","thumbnail":"https://history.titusville.com/files/square_thumbnails/6cdb1d2c32b7909de3c95590bb3e48fb.jpg"},"https://history.titusville.com/files/fullsize/0bab77f7bf01d9db0e306111075ecfec.jpg":{"id":180,"mime-type":"image/png","title":"Space Shuttle Advanced Crew Escape Suit","description":"American Space Museum and Walk of Fame","thumbnail":"https://history.titusville.com/files/square_thumbnails/0bab77f7bf01d9db0e306111075ecfec.jpg"},"https://history.titusville.com/files/fullsize/80ee2eab5b371685c72654b93e87ac51.jpg":{"id":181,"mime-type":"image/png","title":"Educational programs at the museum","description":"American Space Museum and Walk of Fame","thumbnail":"https://history.titusville.com/files/square_thumbnails/80ee2eab5b371685c72654b93e87ac51.jpg"},"https://history.titusville.com/files/original/3e83588f5d04bcb7247144916af3694d.mp4":{"id":182,"mime-type":"video/mp4","title":"1963 NASA promotional film: Florida: Moonport USA","description":"click to watch | Florida State Library and Archives: Florida Memory"},"https://history.titusville.com/files/original/6062b27b8a1ed2cee7289d4459230242.mp3":{"id":356,"mime-type":"audio/mpeg","title":"Charlie Mars on the first moon landing - Apollo 11 - July 20, 1969","description":""},"https://history.titusville.com/files/fullsize/46c72e7cd8e09d2e95b775ca9f0a325f.jpg":{"id":357,"mime-type":"image/jpeg","title":"Apollo 11 lands on the moon, July 20, 1969","description":"Carrying astronauts Neil A. 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As he stepped off the LM, Armstrong proclaimed, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”. He was followed by Edwin (Buzz) Aldrin, describing the lunar surface as magnificent desolation. During a 2½ hour surface exploration the crew collected 47 pounds of lunar surface material which was returned to Earth for analysis. With the success of Apollo 11, the national objective to land men on the Moon and return them safely to Earth had been accomplished. | Photo: NASA","thumbnail":"https://history.titusville.com/files/square_thumbnails/46c72e7cd8e09d2e95b775ca9f0a325f.jpg"}}}