Air & Space Museum sets date for Rocket Day

The International Women’s Air & Space Museum announced it will host the return of Rocket Day on June 16.

In celebration of the 59th anniversary of Valentina Tereshkova becoming the first woman in space, IWASM is excited to host a day of hands-on learning, according to a news release. This event is geared toward children ages 5-12, and participants will learn the history of rockets, witness the launch of different types of rockets, and have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities including film canister rockets.

Participants will have the option to register for one of two sessions. Session one will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon while Session two will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Registration is required, and adults must stay to accompany their children during the sessions, the release stated. In the event of inclement weather, registrants will be contacted with an alternative date and registration transferred.

Early bird registration, open until June 9, is $2 per person, and $3 per person from June 10 to 16. Registration payments can be made via cash, check, or by visiting the IWASM website.

For more information, call 216-623-1111 or email info@iwasm.org.

The International Women’s Air & Space Museum is a nonprofit organization located inside Burke Lakefront Airport at 1501 N. Marginal Road in Cleveland. The museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, and showcase the history of women in all areas of aviation and aerospace; educate people of the world about their contributions; and inspire future generations by bringing history to life.