It was 40 years ago this week that American astronaut Neil Armstrong embarked on the mission that would see him take "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind' as he became the first person to walk on the moon.

On Saturday, the historic moment, watched on television by millions of viewers in the UK, will be celebrated at the Museum of Canterbury in Stour Street in an exhibition called The Eagle Has Landed.

A feature-packed day has been planned and visitors will have the opportunity to experience a 30-minute, 3D tour of the night sky in the University of Kent's new astrodome, which will be set up in the museum.

Places for this are limited and should be booked on arrival or in advance on 01227 475202.

During the day, visitors and their children will also be able to:

* Chat to astronomers about the moon and their memories of that historic event

* Create a giant replica Saturn V rocket or Lunar Module

* Launch a mini space rocket

* Travel back to the 1960s with a display of objects, toys, fashion accessories, music covers, plus newspapers and cartoons of the first moon landing

* Take part in a Moonshot Quiz.

The event runs from 11am to 4pm and entry is free to Canterbury City Council Residents Card holders and their families. Otherwise admission is £3.60 for adults and £2.30 concessions.