New exhibit at Rochester Museum and Science Center offers glimpse into life in space

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A new exhibit at the Rochester Museum and Science Center is offering visitors a unique glimpse into life in space.

The traveling exhibit, “Astronaut,” is on tour from Australia. It invites visitors to step into the boots of a space explorer and experience the physical, mental, and technical challenges of life in space.

The exhibit opens Friday. It provides an opportunity for those curious about what it’s like to sleep, eat, shower, and even use the toilet in space.

“One of the things that’s been the strongest for scientific development across the nation has been space exploration. It just inspires curiosity. It makes people want to understand more about our world. And I think an exhibition like that does the same thing for all generations, it really inspires you to think what else is out there and how do we discover it?” said Calvin Uzelmeier, vice president for exhibits and programs at RMSC.

The “Astronaut” exhibit will be at the RMSC starting Friday through May 3, 2026. To learn more and get tickets, click here.

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