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See you in 2018 for the next Novato Space Festival!

"Over 9,000 in attendance in 2017!"

Sunday, August 6th, 2017
10 am to 4 pm

The Space Station Museum/Pacheco Plaza’s “Center Stage”
464 Ignacio Blvd, Novato, CA
Admission & Parking are Free!

Meet Legendary Astronauts & Experience 30 Different Exhibits!

VIP Guests:

• Al Worden - Apollo 15 Moon Mission
• Jerry Ross - Space Shuttle Flights 61, 27, 37, 55, 74, 88, 110
• Nicole Stott - Space Shuttle Flights - 128, 129, 133
• Bruce Melnick - Spaces Shuttle Flights 41, 49
• Dan Bursch - Space Shuttle Flights 51, 68, 77, ISS 4
• Yvonne Cagle - Novato's Own! - NASA Flight Surgeon

Please note that the astronauts will only be signing their books for sale. No other items will be autographed. Meeting, asking questions and photos with the astronauts are encouraged!

In addition to our astronaut guests, come see our museum’s exhibits, numerous space organizations exhibits and activities!

NEW THIS YEAR - FAMILIES with CHILDREN 12 and UNDER GET EARLY ADMISSION at 9:30am. AND... you get to attend a special book reading at 10am by Astronaut Jerry Ross in the museum Moon Room. How cool is that?!!

Click here for the event flyer. Spread the word to your family and friends!


Highlights from last year's event.