Join us for the opening reception of the new exhibition, Ilan Ramon: A Life and Legacy. Be inspired by the incredible story of Ilan Ramon, a man whose life journey embodies courage, resilience, and the pursuit of dreams. This exhibition honors his legacy, from his family’s experience in Auschwitz to his soaring achievements in the Israeli Air Force and NASA. This exhibitions unfolds in four compelling sections: his early life and family history; his rigorous training with the Israeli Air Force and NASA; his historic space mission aboard the Columbia; and the enduring legacy of The Ramon Foundation, dedicated to inspiring future generations in space and aviation.
A highlight of the exhibition is a restored page from his space diary which miraculously survived the fatal mission of the Columbia as well as training artifacts from his career, reproductions of the Holocaust memorial items he took to space and photos and videos which chronicle his inspirational life. Finally, discover how The Ramon Foundation honors his legacy by inspiring young minds through the worlds of science and air and space exploration.
The evening’s program will include a musical performance from Tal Ramon, Ilan Ramon’s son.
Ilan Ramon: A Life and Legacy was curated by Holocaust Museum Houston in collaboration with The Ramon Foundation.
