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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall

Ask an Expert
The V2 Guidance System
Presenter: Paul Ceruzzi
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Time and Navigation - Gallery 213
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, March 2, 2011
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
"The Sun is My Favorite Star" by Frank Asch
Thursday, March 3, 2011
11:00 am
Gallery 211 - Flight and the Arts
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
"The Sun is My Favorite Star" by Frank Asch
Friday, March 4, 2011
11:00 am
Gallery 211 - Flight and the Arts
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Hell Hawks!

Book Signing
Hell Hawks and Air Force One
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Friday, March 4, 2011
12:00 pm to 4:00 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
Friday, March 4, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Rockin' Tots Dance in Space Hall

Tots Rock!
Concert, planetarium show, and story time for young children
Saturday, March 5, 2011
10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Throughout the Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
"The Sun is My Favorite Star" by Frank Asch
Saturday, March 5, 2011
11:00 am
Gallery 211 - Flight and the Arts
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Air Force One

Book Signing
Hell Hawks and Air Force One
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Saturday, March 5, 2011
12:00 pm to 4:00 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, March 5, 2011
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, March 5, 2011
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
"The Sun is My Favorite Star" by Frank Asch
Saturday, March 5, 2011
1:30 pm
Gallery 211 - Flight and the Arts
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Hell Hawks!

Book Signing
Hell Hawks and Air Force One
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Sunday, March 6, 2011
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Book Signing
German Boy
Author: Wolfgang Samuel
Sunday, March 6, 2011
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
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explore the Universe Exhibition

Ask an Expert
The Changing Role of Women in Astronomy
Presenter: David DeVorkin
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Explore the Universe - Gallery 111
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, March 9, 2011
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
Kite Flying by Grace Lin
Thursday, March 10, 2011
11:00 am
Looking at Earth - Gallery 110
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Lockheed SR-71 and Space Shuttle Enterprise at the Udvar-Hazy Center

Ask an Expert
The IDEX System
A Revolution in Analyzing Imagery
Presenter: James David
Thursday, March 10, 2011
12:30 pm to 12:45 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
Kite Flying by Grace Lin
Friday, March 11, 2011
11:00 am
Looking at Earth - Gallery 110
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Air Force One

Book Signing
Hell Hawks and Air Force One
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Friday, March 11, 2011
12:00 pm to 4:00 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
Friday, March 11, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Women in Aviation Family Day

Family Day
Women in Aviation and Space
Saturday, March 12, 2011
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Throughout the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Kite Flying by Grace Lin
Saturday, March 12, 2011
11:00 am
Looking at Earth - Gallery 110
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Hell Hawks!

Book Signing
Hell Hawks and Air Force One
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Saturday, March 12, 2011
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Book Signing
An American Family in World War II
Author: Sandra O'Connell
Saturday, March 12, 2011
12:00 pm to 4:00 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, March 12, 2011
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, March 12, 2011
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
Kite Flying by Grace Lin
Saturday, March 12, 2011
1:30 pm
Looking at Earth - Gallery 110
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Pitts Special aerobatic airplane in Museum Store

Book Signing
Top Gun Days
Author: Dave Baranek
Sunday, March 13, 2011
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Air Force One

Book Signing
Hell Hawks and Air Force One
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Sunday, March 13, 2011
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Book Signing
German Boy
Author: Wolfgang Samuel
Sunday, March 13, 2011
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
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Robonaut 2

Demonstration
Meet Robonaut 2
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Moving Beyond Earth - Gallery 113
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The National Air and Space Museum Building on the National Mall

Ask an Expert
“Let’s talk!”: The Satellite Telephone in War
Presenter: Martin Collins
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Time and Navigation - Gallery 213
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, March 16, 2011
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
Kite Flying by Grace Lin
Thursday, March 17, 2011
11:00 am
Looking at Earth - Gallery 110
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Mall Building

Book Signing
German Boy
Author: Wolfgang Samuel
Thursday, March 17, 2011
12:30 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
Kite Flying by Grace Lin
Friday, March 18, 2011
11:00 am
Looking at Earth - Gallery 110
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Hell Hawks!

Book Signing
Hell Hawks and Air Force One
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Friday, March 18, 2011
12:00 pm to 4:00 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
Friday, March 18, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Kites of Asia Family Day

Family Day
Kites of Asia
Saturday, March 19, 2011
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Throughout the Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Air Force One

Book Signing
Hell Hawks and Air Force One
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Saturday, March 19, 2011
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Book Signing
Top Gun Days
Author: Dave Baranek
Saturday, March 19, 2011
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Book Signing
Top Gun Days
Author: Dave Baranek
Saturday, March 19, 2011
12:00 pm to 4:00 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, March 19, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Physics of the Future

Book Signing
Physics of the Future
Author: Michio Kaku
Saturday, March 19, 2011
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Hell Hawks!

Book Signing
Hell Hawks and Air Force One
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Sunday, March 20, 2011
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Book Signing
German Boy
Author: Wolfgang Samuel
Sunday, March 20, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Book Cover: Physics of the Future

Book Signing
Physics of the Future
Author: Michio Kaku
Sunday, March 20, 2011
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Pitts Special aerobatic airplane in Museum Store

Book Signing
Cherry Blossom Friends
Author: Corkey Hay DeSimone
Sunday, March 20, 2011
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: <i>They Flew Proud</i> by Jane Gardner Birch

Book Signing
They Flew Proud
Author: Jane Birch
Monday, March 21, 2011
12:00 pm to 4:00 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
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





STS-120 Shuttle Mission

Ask an Expert
Women at NASA
Presenter: Margaret Weitekamp
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Moving Beyond Earth - Gallery 113
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, March 23, 2011
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
Hot Air: The (Mostly) True Story of the First Hot-Air Balloon Ride by Marjorie Priceman
Thursday, March 24, 2011
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Udvar-Hazy Center

Ask an Expert
Technology and Doctrine in Fighter Alley
Presenter: Dik Daso
Thursday, March 24, 2011
12:30 pm to 12:45 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
German Boy
Author: Wolfgang Samuel
Thursday, March 24, 2011
12:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Arched Eruption

Exploring Space Lectures
The Solar Dynamics Observatory: The Sun Up Close and Personal
Presenter: Dean Pesnell
Thursday, March 24, 2011
8:00 pm
Lockheed Martin Imax Theater
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free, Tickets Required





Public Observatory

Star Gazing at the Public Observatory
Thursday, March 24, 2011
9:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Hot Air: The (Mostly) True Story of the First Hot-Air Balloon Ride by Marjorie Priceman
Friday, March 25, 2011
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Air Force One

Book Signing
Hell Hawks and Air Force One
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Friday, March 25, 2011
12:00 pm to 4:00 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
Friday, March 25, 2011
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
Hot Air: The (Mostly) True Story of the First Hot-Air Balloon Ride by Marjorie Priceman
Saturday, March 26, 2011
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Hell Hawks!

Book Signing
Hell Hawks and Air Force One
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Saturday, March 26, 2011
12:00 pm to 4:00 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, March 26, 2011
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
Hot Air: The (Mostly) True Story of the First Hot-Air Balloon Ride by Marjorie Priceman
Saturday, March 26, 2011
1:30 pm
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Hell Hawks!

Book Signing
Hell Hawks and Air Force One
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Sunday, March 27, 2011
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





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

Book Signing
German Boy
Author: Wolfgang Samuel
Sunday, March 27, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





<i>Cherry Blossom Friends</i> by Corkey Hay DeSimone

Book Signing
Cherry Blossom Friends
Author: Corkey Hay DeSimone
Sunday, March 27, 2011
2:00 pm to 5:00 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
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Admiral Leighton "Snuffy" Smith

GE Aviation Lecture
“You Can Do This!” From Skyhawks over North Vietnam to Command of NATO Forces in Bosnia
Presenter: Adm. Leighton "Snuffy" Smith
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
8:00 pm
Lockheed Martin Imax Theater
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free, Tickets Required





National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall

Ask an Expert
GPS: A New Constellation for Time and Navigation
Presenter: Andrew K. Johnston
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Time and Navigation - Gallery 213
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, March 30, 2011
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
Hot Air: The (Mostly) True Story of the First Hot-Air Balloon Ride by Marjorie Priceman
Thursday, March 31, 2011
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Udvar-Hazy Center

Ask an Expert
In Recognition of the Centennial of Naval Aviation
Presenter: Dik Daso
Thursday, March 31, 2011
12:30 pm to 12:45 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





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

Book Signing
German Boy
Author: Col. Wolfgang Samuel
Thursday, March 31, 2011
12:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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.

Follow on Twitter at @SIObservatory


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