In spring of 2022, HFM opened the Earthrise Gallery, an exhibit that walks visitors through mankind’s first trip to the Moon. The successful Apollo 8 mission set many firsts in the history of human spaceflight. Frank Borman, James Lovell and William Anders became the first humans to leave Earth’s gravity and enter the gravity of another celestial body. They were the first humans to see the far side of the moon with their own eyes. The famous “Earthrise” photograph taken by William Anders later became known as one of Life Magazine’s “100 most influential photographs.” Six display units tell the Apollo 8 story from its inception to its lasting legacy. Video displays recreate the awesome launch of the Saturn V rocket, the crew’s life aboard the Command Module and the famous first Christmas Eve broadcast from the Moon. Artifacts on display include a piece of the Moon encased in NASA’s Ambassador of Exploration Award and presented to HFM founder William Anders.
