McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is a science museum located in Concord, New Hampshire, United States, next door to the NHTI campus. Yearly visitors number about 50K. For mild weather, aim for May to September (69–83°F highs).
A museum inside Concord
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 13°, with about 68" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Concord
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is inside Concord, which has 13 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Boston
Boston is about 67 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1990
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center dates from 1990. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Choosing a month
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McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is a science museum located in Concord, New Hampshire, United States, next door to the NHTI campus. The museum is dedicated to Christa McAuliffe, the Concord High School social studies teacher selected by NASA out of over 11,000 applicants to be the first teacher in space, and Alan Shepard, the Derry, New Hampshire, native and Navy test pilot who became the first American in space and one of only twelve human beings to walk on the Moon. The Discovery Center's stated mission is to inspire new generations to explore space, through engaging, artful, and entertaining activities focused on astronomy, aviation, Earth and space science.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1990
- Wikipedia readers
- 3.3K a year
Where to stay near McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
The nearest towns with places to stay are Concord (13) and Hooksett (11).
Laconia
17,246 people · 26% vacation homes
25 mi north of McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | in town | — | 13 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 44,597 | $351K | B− |
| Hooksett | 11 mi southeast | 15 min | 11 9 hotels · 2 motels | 15,346 | $407K | A− |
| Manchester | 17 mi south | 25 min | 21 18 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 116,818 | $366K | C |
| Laconia 26% vacation homes | 25 mi north | 35 min | 37 16 hotels · 8 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 17,246 | $340K | C− |
| Loudon | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 4 2 hotels · 2 campgrounds | 5,781 | $363K | A |
| Epsom | 9 mi east | 15 min | 5 1 hotel · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 5,057 | $338K | A− |
| Tilton | 17 mi north | 25 min | 13 7 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins | 4,092 | $217K | D |
| Henniker | 16 mi west | 25 min | 9 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds | 6,256 | $357K | A− |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
Each of these is within 66 miles.
Big draw65 mi Stadium & arenaFenway Park
128 mi LakeLake Winnipesaukee
Big draw65 mi MuseumIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
55 mi LakeWalden Pond
38 mi MountainMount Monadnock
31 mi Ancient siteAmerica's Stonehenge
64 mi AttractionFreedom Trail
63 mi Stadium & arenaHarvard StadiumPhoto credits
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McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center: what to know
Is McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord?
Yes. It’s inside Concord, NH.
When is the best time to visit McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–83°.
How far is McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center from Boston?
About 67 miles southeast of Boston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center?
Manchester-Boston Regional (MHT), about 21 miles away. The nearest big hub is Boston Logan (BOS), about 65 miles.
Where should I stay near McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center?
Concord (in town, 13 places to stay), Hooksett (11 mi, 11 places to stay) and Manchester (17 mi, 21 places to stay).
Local tips in Concord
Questions and tips go in Concord’s Town Square.
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