Houston, we have a 50th Celebration.....🦅

“One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

— Neil Armstrong

Apollo 11 was the spaceflight that first landed humans on the Moon. Commander Neil Armstrong and lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin landed the Apollo Lunar Module Eagle on July 20, 1969 with the support of and Command module pilot Michael Collins. To mark the 50th anniversary, the Bay Area celebrates with incredible space-themed events.

Out Of This World: A Celebration On The 50th Anniversary Of The Moon Landing

Join the SF Symphony on a journey to the far reaches of the universe as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing! Experience a spectrum of cosmic wonders enhanced with stunning visuals on the big screen, from mesmerizing masterworks by Ravel, R. Strauss, and Debussy, to intergalactic themes from Star Trek, to riveting blockbuster scores by legendary film composer John Williams. It’s an otherworldly musical ride you won't want to miss. Meet a real NASA astronaut and scientists, and explore the galaxy yourself with an interactive space exhibit!

Houston, we have a drive-in: Apollo 13

Novato

I thought this was the best movie to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing.

USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum

Alameda

Splashdown 50 commemorates the five Apollo missions from 1968-1969, leading up to and including Apollo 11. The celebration will also frame the Apollo mission within its time as we explore the past, present, and future of space exploration programs planned by NASA and private commercial space companies. Splashdown 50 offers visitors an exciting opportunity to learn about the past and how it leads us into the next generation of space exploration!

Exploratorium

San Francisco

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary, Come early, stay late, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with us. For one day only, the Exploratorium will be open from 10 a.m. to midnight—it’s a soiree for Earth’s own natural satellite. Experience the thrill of NASA’s newly restored footage of the 1969 landing, bask in the glow of a detailed 16-foot spherical sculpture of the moon, and make a place for yourself in the lunar legacy of that giant leap for humankind.

Chabot Space & Science Center

Oakland

During the 1960s and ’70s, NASA sent nine missions to the moon. Six of them landed astronauts safely on the surface. This is the only time humans have visited another world. July 20, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the first humans landing on the Moon as part of NASA’s Apollo 11 lunar mission. Free with Admission

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 with hands-on moon demos, a new planetarium show, Lunaverse and more!

California Academy of Sciences

San Francisco

Have you ever searched for the “Man in the Moon”? Do you wonder what lies beneath the Ocean of Storms or the Sea of Serenity? Take a tour of Earth’s nearest neighbor—from its tallest mountains to its deepest craters—and find out where the Apollo astronauts left their footprints, what they found on the lunar surface—and why we may want to go back.

This is a recurring event. Check the daily calendar for more schedule information.

50th Anniversary Apollo Moon Landing at the Hiller Aviation Museum

San Carlos

Faride Khalaf will take you down memory lane and visit the Apollo program in a unique way. He will focus on some of the details starting from early launch preparation to the last rocket blast that sent the gallant crew and their spacecraft to the moon. In this presentation, you’ll find answers to questions that Walter Cronkite never thought to ask!

To commemorate this historical achievement, the Museum will launch a Saturn-V Model Rocket at approx 1:17 PM. The exact time the Lunar Module landed on the moon!

Apollo 11: First Steps Edition

San Jose

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of NASA’s Apollo 11 mission. Apollo 11: First Steps Edition is a thrilling cinematic experience that showcases the real-life moments of humankind’s first steps on the moon. With a newly-discovered trove of never-before-seen 70mm footage and audio recordings, join Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, the Mission Control team, and millions of spectators around the world, during those momentous days and hours in 1969 when humankind took a giant leap into the future.

2019 Novato Space Festival

August 4th Meet legendary Astronauts! See our museum’s exhibits, Visit with numerous space organizations, Activities for space enthusiasts of all ages!

13 Minutes to the Moon Podcast, BBC

History as it happened, uninterrupted: every word, every crackle, the tension and triumph. Hear how Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to reach the Moon. This is Nasa’s archive recording of Capcom Charlie Duke’s communications loop from 20 July 1969. #13MinutestotheMoon

NASA Live

At 1 p.m. EDT on Friday, July 19, watch NASA TV live as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 and look forward to missions to the Moon and Mars.