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Concert
New! Music at the Museum: Summer Band Concerts
The U.S. Navy Band, the Commodores
May 26, 2013 - 6:00 pm
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Each concert stars an energetic ensemble representing a branch of the U.S. military . Gather family members and friends to enjoy a free performance on the north lawn.


Upcoming Events:

Explainers Assist a Young Visitor in the How Things Fly

Demonstration
Inventing the Airplane
May 22, 2013 - 11:30 am
Museum in Washington, DC

Explainers bring the science of flight alive daily in the How Things Fly gallery with fun and engaging experiments and audience participation.


Book Cover: <em>A Pilot's Journey</em> by George Norfleet

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
May 22, 2013 - 12:00 pm
Museum in Washington, DC

Autographed books make great mementos of your visit and terrific gifts for friends.


Astronomy Chat

Gallery Talk
Astronomy Chat
May 22, 2013 - 12:00 pm
Museum in Washington, DC

Video chat with astronomer Courtney Dressing at the Public Observatory. Ask questions about her research about exoplanets, what it’s like to be an astronomer, or anything else that interests you. Courtney Dressing is a Ph.D. student at Harva


Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
May 22, 2013 - 12:00 pm
Museum in Washington, DC

Use the Observatory's safe solar telescopes to take a close-up look at our nearest star, the Sun. Learn about solar activity and its effects on Earth from knowledgeable staff and volunteers.


Ask an Expert at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Ask an Expert
The World War I Ace in Popular Culture
May 22, 2013 - 12:00 pm
Museum in Washington, DC

Talks typically last 10-15 minutes and begin at the Museum "Great Seal", in the Milestones of Flight gallery on the first floor.


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Recent Press Releases:

May 16, 2013 - Free Band Concerts and Events Are “Staycation” Highlights at the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

May 15, 2013 - Sally Ride: How Her Historic Space Mission Opened Doors for Women in Science

May 13, 2013 - World War II Ace is National Air and Space Museum’s 2013 Lindbergh Lecturer

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