Traveling Exhibit “The Apollo Experience”
The primary objective of Apollo 11 was to complete a national goal set by President John F. Kennedy on May 25, 1961: perform a crewed lunar landing and return to Earth. On July 16-24, 1969 Apollo 11 was the first American spaceflight that landed humans on the Moon. Commander Neil Armstrong and Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin landed the Apollo Lunar Module Eagle on July 20, 1969. Armstrong was the first to step onto the Moon's surface on July 21, 1969.
Experience authentic and curated Apollo 11 memorabilia with the traveling exhibit “The Apollo Experience” at Marshall Public Library from April 1st through April 30th during normal library hours.
The library is located at 612 Archer Avenue, in Marshall, Illinois, and is handicap accessible.
Library Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
- Friday & Saturday 10 am - 5 pm