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June, 2013 Events
  
Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Monday, June 17
10:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Monday, June 17
11:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainers Assist a Young Visitor in the How Things Fly

Demonstration
Inventing the Airplane
Monday, June 17
12:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Monday, June 17
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Monday, June 17
2:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainers Assist a Young Visitor in the How Things Fly

Demonstration
Inventing the Airplane
Monday, June 17
3:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Monday, June 17
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Monday, June 17
5:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainers Assist a Young Visitor in the How Things Fly

Demonstration
Inventing the Airplane
Monday, June 17
6:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Tuesday, June 18
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Tuesday, June 18
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Wednesday, June 19
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Margaret Weitekamp in front of Sputnik kiosk

Ask an Expert
Lovelace Women in the Space Program
Presenter: Margaret Weitekamp
Wednesday, June 19
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Milestones of Flight - Gallery 100
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Wednesday, June 19
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Mousetronaut by Mark Kelly
Thursday, June 20
11:00 am
Apollo to the Moon - Gallery 210
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Thursday, June 20
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: <i>I Always Wanted To Fly</i> by Col. Wolfgang Samuel

Book Signing
I Always Wanted To Fly
Author: Col. Wolfgang Samuel
Thursday, June 20
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Space Shuttle Discovery

Ask an Expert
Space Shuttle Tiles: Taking the Heat Of Re-Entry
Presenter: Valerie Neal
Thursday, June 20
12:30 pm to 12:45 pm
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Mousetronaut by Mark Kelly
Friday, June 21
11:00 am
Apollo to the Moon - Gallery 210
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Friday, June 21
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Friday, June 21
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





"Trailblazing Mars: NASA's Next Giant Leap" by Pat Duggins

Book Signing
Trailblazing Mars: NASA's Next Giant Leap
Author: Pat Duggins
Friday, June 21
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Friday, June 21
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





United States Air Force Band

Concert
Summer Concert Series
United States Air Force Band
Friday, June 21
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Mousetronaut by Mark Kelly
Saturday, June 22
11:00 am
Apollo to the Moon - Gallery 210
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Saturday, June 22
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: <i>Topgun Days</i> by Dave "Bio" Baranek

Book Signing
TOPGUN DAYS
Author: Dave Baranek
Saturday, June 22
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





<i>German Boy</i> by Wolfgang W.E. Samuel

Book Signing
German Boy
Author: Col. Wolfgang Samuel
Saturday, June 22
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Saturday, June 22
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Mousetronaut by Mark Kelly
Saturday, June 22
1:30 pm
Apollo to the Moon - Gallery 210
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Sunday, June 23
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





<i>German Boy</i> by Wolfgang W.E. Samuel

Book Signing
German Boy
Author: Col. Wolfgang Samuel
Sunday, June 23
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Astronomy Chat

Gallery Talk
Astronomy Chat
Astronomer - Joleen Carlberg
Sunday, June 23
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The U.S. Army Field Band Chamber Brass

Concert
New! Music at the Museum: Summer Band Concerts
The U.S. Army Field Band Chamber Brass
Sunday, June 23
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Operation Storm

Book Signing
Operaton Storm: Japan's Top Secret Submarines and Its Plan to Change the Course of World War II
Author: John Geoghegan
Monday, June 24
11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Tuesday, June 25
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Tuesday, June 25
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Astronomy Chat

Gallery Talk
Astronomy Chat
Astronomer - Courtney Dressing
Wednesday, June 26
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Wednesday, June 26
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Sally Ride

Ask an Expert
Sally Ride and the First U.S. Women Astronauts
Presenter: Valerie Neal
Wednesday, June 26
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Milestones of Flight - Gallery 100
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Wednesday, June 26
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Leonardo and the Flying Boy By Laurence Anholt
Thursday, June 27
11:00 am
Early Flight - Gallery 107
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Thursday, June 27
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: <i>I Always Wanted To Fly</i> by Col. Wolfgang Samuel

Book Signing
I Always Wanted To Fly
Author: Col. Wolfgang Samuel
Thursday, June 27
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Leonardo and the Flying Boy By Laurence Anholt
Friday, June 28
11:00 am
Early Flight - Gallery 107
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Friday, June 28
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Friday, June 28
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Friday, June 28
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





U.S. Navy Band

Concert
Summer Concert Series
Navy Sea Chanters & Anchor Sisters
Friday, June 28
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Gallery 104 - West End
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Leonardo and the Flying Boy By Laurence Anholt
Saturday, June 29
11:00 am
Early Flight - Gallery 107
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Saturday, June 29
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





<i>German Boy</i> by Wolfgang W.E. Samuel

Book Signing
German Boy
Author: Col. Wolfgang Samuel
Saturday, June 29
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Saturday, June 29
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





<i>An American Family in World War II</i>

Book Signing
An American Family in World War II
Author: Sandra O'Connell
Saturday, June 29
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Book Cover: Stealth Down

Book Signing
Stealth Down
Author: Ross Simpson
Saturday, June 29
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Leonardo and the Flying Boy By Laurence Anholt
Saturday, June 29
1:30 pm
Early Flight - Gallery 107
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Sunday, June 30
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





<i>German Boy</i> by Wolfgang W.E. Samuel

Book Signing
German Boy
Author: Col. Wolfgang Samuel
Sunday, June 30
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15








Museum Tours
Docent-led tours highlight the museum's collection and trace the history of air and space travel. Daily at 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM at both Museum locations.



Events Calendar
See all Smithsonian events

Programs
How the Shuttle got its Wings

How Do Things Fly?
Demonstrations & activities. Schedule posted daily at How Things Fly gallery entrance. Mall

Stop, Look, Discover!
Discovery Stations located throughout the museum. Schedule available at the Welcome Center. Mall/UHC

Free Highlights Tours
At both locations.
Mall/UHC

Ask an Expert
Short lectures by Museum staff every Wednesday (Mall) and alternating Thursdays (UHC).

Mall = Washington, DC
UHC = Chantilly, VA


Public Observatory

Public Observatory
Daytime observing through telescopes. The Public Observatory is open Wed through Sun from 12 - 3 pm (weather permitting).
Mall, east terrace.

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