| Date & Time | Tickets | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, August 24 | 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM | Available | Free | Onsite |
In 1959, champion aviator Betty Skelton became the first woman to undergo the physical and psychological tests of NASA’s Mercury 7 astronauts, opening the door to future opportunities for women.
Adapted from an original full-length piece about her time at NASA, this first-person, immersive interaction was created from a number of primary sources about Skelton's life, and engages visitors with the story of her experience and her larger impact on the field through her own words and historical photos.
Performances are free with museum admission and will take place at 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm under the front of the Enterprise within the Apollo: When We Went to the Moon exhibit in the Museum’s Space Shuttle Pavilion.
Betty Skelton: For All Womankind is generously supported by grants from the Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation and the Michael Tuch Foundation, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
