Space Monkey

Monkeys were used in early space exploration to test the biological effects of space travel. These early “astronauts” provided scientists with invaluable knowledge. Our soft plush monkey is dressed for take-off in a blue flight suit. Posable in the sitting position. Polyester. Ages 3 and up.  12"h. x 4"w. x 11"l.

Museum Provenance

The Apollo to the Moon exhibit in our National Air and Space Museum simulates a monkey in flight.

Every Smithsonian purchase will arrive with a museum provenance card explaining how it is adapted from or inspired by an object or objects in our collection.