Take a journey through space and time with our new exhibition: Eclipsing the Past: A Texas Territory Meteorite Exhibit.

A collaboration between Texas Through Time, Aerolite Meteorites and Science Arts and Space Institute, this 6 week- long exhibit includes 20 rare space rocks found in the original Texas Territory. 

Meteorites are space rocks that fall to Earth’s surface. They are the last stage in the existence of these types of space rocks. Before they were meteorites, they were meteors, and before they were meteors, they were meteoroids floating through the solar system. Learn about their journey through space to the lone star state and view real meteorites found right here in Texas! 

The exhibition is 6 weeks long, beginning April 6th through May 18, 2024. This is the very first exhibit located in our new location, the historic school building located at 310 East Walnut in Hillsboro, TX. 

Showcased in Eclipsing the Past is the incredibly rare & large "Monahans" meteorite found in 1998 that fell in Ward County, Texas, the evening of March 22, 1998.

The exhibit will include 20 rare meteorites on display, space sensory activity table and celestial kid zone, a presentation by Aerolite Meteorites President, Elizabeth on Saturday, April 6th at 3:00pm and a deep space presentation by NASA astronomer Dominic Benford at 7pm on Sunday, April 7th.

Tickets are just $10 adults and $5 kids ages 2 & up.

Open April 5-8th & Saturdays through May 11th
 

Located at:

Texas Through Time Historic Exhibit Hall

310 E Walnut

Hillsboro, TX