Space Day At The Putnam
Adventure Awaits!
Join us for Space Day at the Putnam! Along with all the museum’s regular exhibits and experiences, enjoy special space-themed activities, explore Apollo-era artifacts, meet local space enthusiasts, and catch a screening of Moon Talk.
Moon Talk Documentary Screenings
Presented by the Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association
On December 21, 1968, Apollo 8 became the first crewed spaceflight to leave Earth’s orbit and fly to the Moon. For six historic days, astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders relied on equipment and a pioneering communications system developed by Collins Radio, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and its subcontractors.
The documentary, Moon Talk, features rare 16mm film footage, historic photographs, and interviews with Collins employees who recall their experiences working on the Apollo program and the technology that helped make lunar exploration possible.
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Support STEM Education:
$1 from every movie ticket sold will be donated to the Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association to support STEM education initiatives and inspire future generations of innovators.
Explore a special display of Collins Radio data, video, and voice communication modules designed for Apollo spacecraft and on loan from the Collins Aerospace Museum in Cedar Rapids. Guests can also meet members of the Popular Astronomy Club, who will be on-site to share their passion for astronomy and space exploration, answer questions, and discuss the wonders of the night sky and beyond.
Join us for a day of history, technology, discovery, and exploration as we celebrate the local legacy that helped connect humanity to the Moon.
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