1990, the Hubble Space Telescope, the only telescope in orbit, has become a household word and continues to provide astronomers with an unprecedented amount of information about the universe. Hubble consistently sends awesome images of distant galaxies and other celestial features that inspire not only scientists but the general public as well. Cosmology—the scientific study of the universe—is undergoing a revolution as Hubble’s findings challenge widely held assumptions. Featuring the best of Hubble’s beautiful images, Hubble Space Telescope informs visitors about the exciting ways in which this new tool is providing a better understanding of the cosmos.

The exhibition is designed to immerse visitors in the magnificence and mystery of the Hubble mission. Visitors enter the exhibition through a tunnel of monitors projecting images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope that appear as floating visions of the cosmos. A scale model of the HST is the focal point of the installation, around which "satellite" units incorporate hands-on activities about how the telescope works. Finally, the "Space/Time" section features four large, free-standing structures devoted to Hubble’s contributions to the exploration of planets, stars, galaxies and the universe.