Join us at Space Center Houston to celebrate Lunar New Year and experience the rich traditions behind this vibrant holiday! Enjoy cultural activities, discover fascinating facts about the moon, and engage in fun, hands-on science experiments. It’s a perfect way to ring in the new year while learning about space and the wonders of our lunar neighbor. Don’t miss out on this exciting celebration of culture, science, and discovery!
Lion Dances
Saturday Feb. 1st 11am and 3pm
Sunday Feb. 2nd 3pm
Watch this incredible traditional Chinese dance in which the dancers are masked and costumed to resemble lions put on by the Rising Dragon dance company.
Attention: This show contains loud music and flashing lights with rapid image movement and will be happening in our Main Plaza.
Special Presentation
Dr. Gary Kitmacher
Saturday Feb. 1st
12:20pm | Mission Briefing Center
Dr. Gary Kitmacher will be talking about the Artemis program and future plans for NASA’s journey back to the moon! Dr. Kitmacher has worked at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) since 1981. As the mission manager for Education and Outreach, he has worked in the International Space Station (ISS) Program Office for several years.
Astronaut Presentations
Saturday Feb. 1st Only
NASA Astronaut Captain Michael Baker
11:30am & 1:20pm | Mission Briefing Center Theater
https://spacecenter.org/exhibits-and-experiences/astronaut-experiences/
