Sen. Glenn speaking to kids at the Museum of Discovery

50 years ago today, astronaut Col. John Glenn orbited the Earth.

Seven years and three months ago, as a former U.S. Senator, he visited Little Rock’s Museum of Discovery for a series of events in conjunction with the opening of the William J. Clinton Presidential center.

The Museum opened a new exhibit that week entitled “Space and the Presidency.” While that exhibit is no longer on display at the museum, there are many exciting new exhibits for audiences of all ages.