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November 2018
TASM Closed
TASM will be closed on Tuesday, November 20 through Thursday, November 22 for the Thanksgiving holiday, join us on Friday, November 23 for Black Fly-day! Sorry for any inconvenience!
Find out more »Black Fly-day Weekend
After giving thanks with friends and family, enjoy a day at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium. Trade out the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping with a day of family fun! Take flight this weekend in our Flight Simulation Lab, test your skill in our Paper Airplane Test Center and play the role of an Aircraft Designer to complete missions! TASM Flight Lab is usually a member-only zone but for this weekend it will be open for…
Find out more »TASM Watch Party: NASA’s Insight lands on Mars
NASA's InSight is set to touch down on Mars at around noon Pacific (3 p.m. Eastern) on Nov. 26, 2018. The lander will plunge through the thin Martian atmosphere, heatshield first and use a parachute to slow down. Then, it will fire its retro rockets to slowly descend to the surface of Mars, and land on the smooth plains of Elysium Planitia. Come watch it LIVE with us in the Planetarium, due to special event the planetarium will not play…
Find out more »December 2018
Santa Fly-In
Santa is trading reindeer for rotors on Saturday, December 15! Come greet him as he arrives at the museum, his arrival time is scheduled for 11 a.m.! TASM will provide an area for you to share your Christmas wishes with him, and be sure to take a picture with him. Children of all ages are welcome, no matter if you’ve been Naughty or Nice!
Find out more »TASM Closed
TASM will be closed on Monday, December 24 through Tuesday, January 1. Sorry for any inconvenience! We did plan to be open on December 27, 28, 29 and 31 but had to close due to unforeseen circumstances. Those of you who wishing to use your library coupons before the end of the year can still use them through January 5! We hope to have you visit us in 2019!
Find out more »January 2019
Telescope 101 Workshop
Got a brand new telescope, or maybe an old one gathering dust, that you need some help learning to use? TASM will be hosting a Telescope 101 workshop in partnership with the Astronomy Club of Tulsa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019 in the Planetarium lobby. This free event is open to the public and will have members of the Astronomy Club of Tulsa on hand to assist anyone who may have received a telescope…
Find out more »Super Blood Wolf Moon – Watch Party CANCELLED
EVENT CANCELLED: The TASM Planetarium was hoping to host a watch party of the Lunar eclipse taking place overnight, unfortunately we have to cancelled the planned event. We still hope you make plans to watch the eclipse from your own homes, this is a very unique event! Here's more from our Planetarium Manager Bryan: On the night of January 20, everyone in North and South America will be greeted to a rare sight: a total lunar eclipse. Amazingly, this event…
Find out more »Members Only – Planetarium Movie Night
Join us Saturday January, 26 for an out-of-this-world evening featuring a museum cocktail hour and a viewing of Guardians of the Galaxy in the James E. Bertelsmeyer Planetarium. This interstellar adventure follows brash space explorer Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), who finds himself at the mercy of relentless bounty hunters after he steals a dangerously powerful artifact from one of deep space’s most feared villains. Join Quill and his ragtag group on an epic adventure to save the universe. This family friendly…
Find out more »Exhibit Hall Closed
TASM's exhibit hall will be closed to the public Wednesday, January 30, 2019, for your safety as we move aircraft around. Our Planetarium and the MD-80 Discovery Center will still be open! We apologize for any inconvenience.
Find out more »February 2019
Live at the Planetarium
What do you get when you mix live music with the moon and the stars...a night to remember! The Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium and The Taylor Entertainment Group present "Live at the Planetarium" an evening of fun and fantasy as the Planetarium connects with the music to provide a visual experience like no other!! The Cynthia Simmons Trio which features Cynthia on Vocals, Spencer Sutton on Keyboard, and Matt Hayes on Upright Bass, will treat you to…
Find out more »Osage SkyNews 6 HD visits TASM
You've seen it on the news, now see it in person! Osage SkyNews 6 HD Pilot, Dustin Stone, will plan to visit TASM on Saturday, February 16, 2019! (Dependent on weather or breaking news). The news helicopter plans to arrive at TASM at 11:00 a.m. and will depart at 3:00 p.m. MEET PILOT DUSTIN STONE Dustin Stone began working at KOTV as a 20 year old kid in 2000. He started out as a Master Control, Video Tape and Audio…
Find out more »Members Only – Planetarium Movie Night
Join us Saturday February, 23 for an out-of-this-world evening featuring a museum cocktail hour and a viewing of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in the James E. Bertelsmeyer Planetarium. This 1982 Science Fiction classic tells the story of Elliott, a boy who befriends an extraterrestrial, dubbed "E.T.", who is stranded on Earth. Elliott and his siblings help E.T. return to his home planet, while attempting to keep him hidden from the government. This family friendly event is offered free of charge exclusively to TASM…
Find out more »March 2019
Runway Run 5K
The ONLY race in Oklahoma that takes place on an airport runway! 5K race starts at 10:00 a.m. Run alongside vintage aircraft and military vehicles on a flat, certified 5K course. Walk or run, strollers are welcome but please no dogs! All finishers will receive a medal. Placing medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in standard age group categories. Overall male and overall female will receive a one-year family membership to TASM. Register online by Valentine's Day…
Find out more »Stang Thang
The Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium presents a Stang Thang on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event will feature Mustangs of the road and air: Ford Mustang cars and P-51 Mustang aircraft; in conjunction with TASM’s first officially sanctioned chili cook-off. In partnership with the Green Country Classic Mustang, this event will feature a car show with about 50 mustangs. The cars will be competing for a “People’s Choice” trophy, with the winner…
Find out more »TASM Open: Spring Break Sunday
The Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium will be open during the Sundays of Spring Break, providing another weekend day for families to visit and enjoy our exhibits and shows!
Find out more »Apollo 11 at 50: Talk and Planetarium Show
We’re teaming up with Magic City Books to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. Acclaimed author James Donovan joins us to talk about his new book and we cap the night with a new planetarium show. Free and open to all! "This is the best book on Apollo that I have read. Extensively researched and meticulously accurate, it successfully traces not only the technical highlights of the program but also the contributions of the extraordinary people who…
Find out more »TASM Open: Spring Break Sunday
The Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium will be open during the Sundays of Spring Break, providing another weekend day for families to visit and enjoy our exhibits and shows!
Find out more »Seedling Symphony at TASM
TASM is excited to partner with Seedling Symphony to provide this amazing experience on Friday, March 29, 2019 with two sessions, one at 9:30 a.m. and another at 10:30 a.m. Each session will included an Instrumental Petting Zoo where kids can discover all types of musical instruments and then a 20 minute performance of "Astronaut Scout Explores the Solar System" with a planetarium light show! After each session, guests will be able to explore all the other fun things to…
Find out more »Members Only – Planetarium Movie Night
Join us Saturday, March 30th for an out of this world evening featuring a museum cocktail hour and a viewing of The Space Between Us in the James E. Bertelsmeyer Planetarium. The Space Between Us follows the first human born on Mars as he travels to Earth for the first time, experiences the wonders of the planet through fresh eyes, and adventures with a street smart girl to discover how he came to be. This family friendly event is offered…
Find out more »April 2019
CAF AirPower History Tour at TASM
The Commemorative Air Force will be bring their historic tour of WWII aircraft to Tulsa on April 12 through April 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but closing at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Aircraft present will include: B-24 Liberator "Diamond Lil", P-51 Mustang "Charlottes Chariot", C-45 Expeditor "Bucket of Bolts", T-6 Texan and a PT-13 Stearman. Aircraft rides are now on sale on the AirPower History Tour website. The B-24 plans to fly Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 and 10:30…
Find out more »May 2019
TASM Closed
TASM will be closed on Friday, May 3, 2019 and Saturday, May 4, 2019. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Find out more »2019 Aviator Ball
The board of directors, staff and volunteers of the Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium are proud to present the annual Aviator Ball on Saturday, May 4, 2019. The event will occur at the Christiansen Jet Center at the Richard L. Jones, Jr. Airport in south Tulsa. This year's theme is "50 years of Apollo, back to the Moon" and we plan to recognize one of mankind's greatest achievements—landing on the Moon! Hors d’oeuvres will begin at 4 p.m.…
Find out more »B-29 Doc visits TASM
B-29 Doc will spend Memorial Day weekend in in Tulsa, Okla., May 25 and 26. The Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium (TASM) will host B-29 Doc for a two-day event that will feature both static display and cockpit tours, as well as B-29 Doc Flight Experience ride flights. B-29 Doc will be joined by a North American T-6 Texan during the weekend tour stop at TASM. Admission & Details Gates will open each day at 8 a.m. and…
Find out more »TASM Closed
TASM will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2019. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Find out more »June 2019
Members Only – Planetarium Movie Night
Join us Saturday, June 1 for an out of this world evening featuring a museum cocktail hour and a viewing of Wall-E in the James E. Bertelsmeyer Planetarium. WALL-E, short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-class, is the last robot left on Earth. He spends his days tidying up the planet, one piece of garbage at a time. But during 700 years, WALL-E has developed a personality, and he's more than a little lonely. Then he spots EVE, a sleek…
Find out more »Summer Camp: Electronics Session – Boys Week
Find out how electricity works and learn the fundamentals behind how all electronic gadgets works. Investigate the properties of electronic components such as photoresistors, diodes and transistors to name a few. See how to read circuit diagrams and use what you have learned to build timers, oscillators, amplifiers and more! This session is geared towards students in 5th grade and up. Space is limited, reserve your spot by purchasing Summer Camp Admission below! The registration form and more information will…
Find out more »Summer Camp: Electronics Session – Girls Week
Find out how electricity works and learn the fundamentals behind how all electronic gadgets works. Investigate the properties of electronic components such as photoresistors, diodes and transistors to name a few. See how to read circuit diagrams and use what you have learned to build timers, oscillators, amplifiers and more! This session is geared towards students in 5th grade and up. Space is limited, reserve your spot by purchasing Summer Camp Admission below! The registration form and more information will…
Find out more »Summer Camp: 3D Printing Session – Girls Week
Discover what it takes to get from an idea to a real object with 3D Printing. Use G-Code to talk directly to the printers. Discover how to get from CAD to STL to G-Code by way of a Slicer and if you don't understand this alphabet soup don't worry you will before we're done! This session is geared towards 6th grade and up! Space is limited, reserve your spot by purchasing Summer Camp Admission below! The registration form and more…
Find out more »Summer Camp: LEGO Robotics Session – SOLD OUT
Build and create your own world and robotics with LEGOs! Students will be captivated as they incorporate the use of motors, sensors and software by building robots, allowing them to discover the boundless world of engineering! This camp is geared towards 5th grade and up. Space is limited, reserve your spot by purchasing Summer Camp Admission below! The registration form and more information will be emailed to you. Please note there will be no refunds if cancelled within 2 weeks…
Find out more »TASM BIRTHDAY PARTY – TO 25 AND BEYOND!
TASM ANNOUNCES … TO 25 AND BEYOND! June 29, 2019 – TULSA, Oklahoma – This Saturday the Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium is turning 25 years old! To celebrate we are inviting our neighbors to come blast off the next quarter-century at an all-day Birthday Party! From 10:00 am until 4:00p, we are lowering Museum Admission to $2.50 per guest! Every hour we will draw winners giving away exciting items like a FREE Annual Membership, sweet NASA merchandise,…
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