A new museum exhibit honors the island’s female astronauts Photo Credit The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

A NEW SPACE EXHIBIT OPENS AT THE MUSEUM OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

In Antigua, “Antigua and Barbuda Goes to Space” Is A New Exhibit at the Museum in St. John’s

ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA: DEC. 2023: For space lovers and history buffs, Antigua and Barbuda announces a new exhibit at the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda, that celebrates the historic visit to space by local astronauts Keisha Schahaff and Anastasia Mayers on Aug. 10, 2023. www.antiguamuseums.net The “Antigua and Barbuda Goes to Space” exhibit is a collaboration between the Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment, The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, and the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda. “I am deeply moved by the pride and humility that this moment instills in me. On August 10th, 2023, my heart swelled with pride as my daughter, and I etched our names into the pages of history. Together, we embarked on an extraordinary journey, not only for our beloved nation and the Caribbean but for the entire human spirit, “said Keisha Schahaff, astronaut.

The “Antigua and Barbuda Goes to Space” exhibit is now open Photo Credit The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Dr. Reginald Murphy, President of the Historical and Archeological Society added, “This is a very significant event for us at the Museum. It demonstrates that we are not only about old artifacts. We are about Antigua and Barbuda’s culture and history, present and past. ” Speaking about the exhibit, the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority’s Marketing Communications Manager, Maria Blackman said, ‘The Antigua and Barbuda Goes to Space’ exhibit ensures that the tangible assets from the historic August 10th visit to space, form a permanent part of the history of Antigua and Barbuda. That day was such an incredibly powerful moment for those of us watching in Antigua, Barbuda, as well as around the world. ” The exhibition focuses on the National flag of Antigua and Barbuda which Schahaff folded tightly and carried in the pocket of her space suit, along with two small vials of Barbuda’s pink sand. Photographs captured from the day’s historic events within the USA and at the watch party in Antigua and Barbuda, as well as video footage from the space flight also form part of the exhibit. Memorabilia from the watch party make up part of the display. To learn more about the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda go to: www.antiguamuseums.net.