The Space Station Museum, Novato

About The Space Station Museum

The Space Station Museum in Novato houses one of the largest private collections of U.S., Russian, and Soviet space exploration artifacts. Visitors explore large artifacts and exhibits focused on the history of space exploration and California's role as the birthplace of America's spacecraft, including the X-Planes, Apollo Command Module, Space Shuttle, Hubble Telescope, Spaceship One, SpaceX Falcon Rocket, and robotic Mars rovers. The museum operates as a nonprofit run by passionate volunteers and offers education outreach programs for students seeking help with space-related projects. Special events include the Novato Space Festival, Telescope Nights for observing the night sky, and Astronaut Skype Interviews connecting visitors with space industry experts and legendary figures. The museum also maintains a library and gift shop. The Space Station demonstrates how private contributions can establish permanent educational venues in local neighborhoods, helping children and the public understand space exploration's significance to civilization's development.