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Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Friday, March 1
10:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Lisa’s Airplane Trip by Anne Gutman
Friday, March 1
11:00 am
America by Air - Gallery 102
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Friday, March 1
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Friday, March 1
11:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Friday, March 1
12:00 pm 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, March 1
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainers Assist a Young Visitor in the How Things Fly

Demonstration
Inventing the Airplane
Friday, March 1
12:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Friday, March 1
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Friday, March 1
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
Friday, March 1
3:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Friday, March 1
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Saturday, March 2
10:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Lisa’s Airplane Trip by Anne Gutman
Saturday, March 2
11:00 am
America by Air - Gallery 102
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainers Assist a Young Visitor in the How Things Fly

Demonstration
Inventing the Airplane
Saturday, March 2
11:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Courage Has No Color

Book Signing
Courage Has No Color, The True Story of the Triple Nickles: America's First Black Paratroopers
Author: Tanya Lee Stone
Saturday, March 2
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Saturday, March 2
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Stealth Down

Book Signing
Stealth Down
Author: Ross Simpson
Saturday, March 2
12:00 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
Saturday, March 2
12:00 pm to 5:00 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, March 2
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Saturday, March 2
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
Saturday, March 2
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Lisa’s Airplane Trip by Anne Gutman
Saturday, March 2
1:30 pm
America by Air - Gallery 102
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainers Assist a Young Visitor in the How Things Fly

Demonstration
Inventing the Airplane
Saturday, March 2
2:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Saturday, March 2
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
Saturday, March 2
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Galaxies

Smithsonian's Stars Lecture Series
Robots and Humans Unite: A Decade of Astronomical Discovery with Hectospec
Dan Fabricant, Senior Physicist, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and Associate Director, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Saturday, March 2
5:15 pm to 6:45 pm
Albert Einstein Planetarium
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free, Tickets Required





Public Observatory

Telescopic Observing
Stargazing at the Public Observatory
Saturday, March 2
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Sunday, March 3
10:30 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
Sunday, March 3
11:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Sunday, March 3
12:00 pm 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, March 3
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Sunday, March 3
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
Sunday, March 3
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Sunday, March 3
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
Sunday, March 3
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
Sunday, March 3
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Monday, March 4
10:30 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, March 4
11:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Monday, March 4
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, March 4
1:30 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, March 4
2:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Monday, March 4
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, March 4
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Tuesday, March 5
10:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Tuesday, March 5
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
Tuesday, March 5
12:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Tuesday, March 5
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Tuesday, March 5
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
Tuesday, March 5
3:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Tuesday, March 5
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explore the Universe Exhibition

Ask an Expert
The Distaff Side of Exploring the Universe
Presenter: David DeVorkin
Wednesday, March 6
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Explore the Universe - Gallery 111
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Wednesday, March 6
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Lisa’s Airplane Trip by Anne Gutman
Thursday, March 7
11:00 am
America by Air - Gallery 102
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainers Assist a Young Visitor in the How Things Fly

Demonstration
Inventing the Airplane
Thursday, March 7
11:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Thursday, March 7
12:00 pm 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, March 7
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Thursday, March 7
12:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Junkers Ju52

Ask an Expert
Junkers Ju 52 Transport
Presenter: Brian Nicklas
Thursday, March 7
12:30 pm to 12:45 pm
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Thursday, March 7
1:30 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
Thursday, March 7
2:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Thursday, March 7
3:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Thursday, March 7
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Friday, March 8
10:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Lisa’s Airplane Trip by Anne Gutman
Friday, March 8
11:00 am
America by Air - Gallery 102
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Friday, March 8
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Friday, March 8
11:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Friday, March 8
12:00 pm 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, March 8
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainers Assist a Young Visitor in the How Things Fly

Demonstration
Inventing the Airplane
Friday, March 8
12:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Friday, March 8
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Friday, March 8
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
Friday, March 8
3:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Friday, March 8
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Space Shuttle Discovery

Super Science Saturdays
The Space Shuttle
Saturday, March 9
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Throughout the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Saturday, March 9
10:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Lisa’s Airplane Trip by Anne Gutman
Saturday, March 9
11:00 am
America by Air - Gallery 102
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Saturday, March 9
11:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Saturday, March 9
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Stealth Down

Book Signing
Stealth Down
Author: Ross Simpson
Saturday, March 9
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 9
12:00 pm to 5:00 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, March 9
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Explainers Assist a Young Visitor in the How Things Fly

Demonstration
Inventing the Airplane
Saturday, March 9
12:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Saturday, March 9
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Lisa’s Airplane Trip by Anne Gutman
Saturday, March 9
1:30 pm
America by Air - Gallery 102
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Saturday, March 9
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
Saturday, March 9
3:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Saturday, March 9
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Sunday, March 10
10:30 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
Sunday, March 10
11:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Sunday, March 10
12:00 pm 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
Sunday, March 10
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: Col. Wolfgang Samuel
Sunday, March 10
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Sunday, March 10
12:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Sunday, March 10
1:30 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
Sunday, March 10
2:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Sunday, March 10
3:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Sunday, March 10
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Monday, March 11
10:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Monday, March 11
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, March 11
12:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Monday, March 11
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Monday, March 11
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, March 11
3:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Monday, March 11
4:30 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
Tuesday, March 12
11:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Tuesday, March 12
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
Tuesday, March 12
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Tuesday, March 12
2:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Tuesday, March 12
3:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Tuesday, March 12
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





John Grotzinger, Chief Scientist, Mars Science Laboratory Mission

Exploring Space Lectures
Curiosity’s Mission of Exploration at Gale Crater, Mars
Presenter: John Grotzinger
Tuesday, March 12
8:00 pm
Lockheed Martin Imax Theater
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Public Observatory

Telescopic Observing
Stargazing at the Public Observatory
Tuesday, March 12
8:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Wednesday, March 13
10:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Wednesday, March 13
11:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Thea Rasche with US pilot Clarence Chamberlin

Ask an Expert
German Women Pilots and their Experiences in the USA
Presenter: Evelyn Crellin
Wednesday, March 13
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Wednesday, March 13
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainers Assist a Young Visitor in the How Things Fly

Demonstration
Inventing the Airplane
Wednesday, March 13
12:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Wednesday, March 13
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Wednesday, March 13
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
Wednesday, March 13
3:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Wednesday, March 13
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Thursday, March 14
10:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Pluto’s Secret by Margaret Weitecamp
Thursday, March 14
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Thursday, March 14
11:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Thursday, March 14
12:00 pm 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, March 14
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Thursday, March 14
12:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Ask an Expert at UHC

Ask an Expert
Reimar Horten’s Bell Lift Distribution
Presenter: Russ Lee
Thursday, March 14
12:30 pm to 12:45 pm
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Thursday, March 14
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Thursday, March 14
2:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Thursday, March 14
3:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Thursday, March 14
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Friday, March 15
10:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book cover: Pluto's Secret

Children's Book Launch: Pluto's Secret
Margaret Weitekamp, Diane Kidd, and David DeVorkin
Friday, March 15
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Friday, March 15
11:30 am to 1:30 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, March 15
12:00 pm 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, March 15
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainers Assist a Young Visitor in the How Things Fly

Demonstration
Inventing the Airplane
Friday, March 15
12:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: <i>Sky Walking: An Astronaut's Memoir</i>

Book Signing
Sky Walking: An Astronaut's Memoir
Author: Tom Jones
Friday, March 15
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Friday, March 15
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Friday, March 15
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
Friday, March 15
3:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Friday, March 15
4:30 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
Saturday, March 16
10:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Pluto’s Secret by Margaret Weitecamp
Saturday, March 16
11:00 am
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Saturday, March 16
11:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Saturday, March 16
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover--Top Gun Days

Book Signing
Top Gun Days
Author: Dave Baranek
Saturday, March 16
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 16
12:00 pm to 5:00 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, March 16
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Saturday, March 16
12:30 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
Saturday, March 16
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Pluto’s Secret by Margaret Weitecamp
Saturday, March 16
1:30 pm
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Saturday, March 16
2:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Saturday, March 16
3:30 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
Saturday, March 16
4:30 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
Sunday, March 17
10:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

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





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Sunday, March 17
12:00 pm 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, March 17
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Sunday, March 17
12:30 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
Sunday, March 17
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

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





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Sunday, March 17
3:30 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
Sunday, March 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, March 18
10:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Monday, March 18
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, March 18
12:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Monday, March 18
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Monday, March 18
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, March 18
3:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Monday, March 18
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Tuesday, March 19
10:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Tuesday, March 19
11:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Tuesday, March 19
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
Tuesday, March 19
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Tuesday, March 19
2:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Tuesday, March 19
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
Tuesday, March 19
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Wednesday, March 20
10:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Leading with Honor

Book Signing
Leading With Honor: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton
Author: Col. Lee Ellis
Wednesday, March 20
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Anne Lindbergh

Ask an Expert
Anne Morrow Lindbergh: Radio Operator “dit-darr-dit”
Presenter: Dorothy Cochrane
Wednesday, March 20
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Wednesday, March 20
12:00 pm 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
Wednesday, March 20
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainers Assist a Young Visitor in the How Things Fly

Demonstration
Inventing the Airplane
Wednesday, March 20
12:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Wednesday, March 20
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Wednesday, March 20
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
Wednesday, March 20
3:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Wednesday, March 20
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
The Best Winds by Laura E. Williams
Thursday, March 21
11:00 am
Looking at Earth - Gallery 110
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Thursday, March 21
12:00 pm 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, March 21
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainers Assist a Young Visitor in the How Things Fly

Demonstration
Inventing the Airplane
Thursday, March 21
12:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Ask an Expert at UHC

Ask an Expert
MIDAS – America’s First-Generation Early Warning Satellite
Presenter: James David
Thursday, March 21
12:30 pm to 12:45 pm
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Thursday, March 21
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Thursday, March 21
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
Thursday, March 21
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
Thursday, March 21
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Thursday, March 21
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
Thursday, March 21
6:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Brad Parkinson

GE Aviation Lecture
GPS for Humanity—The Stealth Utility
Dr. Bradford W. Parkinson, Edward C. Wells Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics Emeritus, Stanford University
Thursday, March 21
8:00 pm
Lockheed Martin Imax Theater
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free, reservations required





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
The Best Winds by Laura E. Williams
Friday, March 22
11:00 am
Looking at Earth - Gallery 110
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Friday, March 22
11:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Friday, March 22
12:00 pm 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, March 22
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Friday, March 22
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Friday, March 22
2:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Friday, March 22
3:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Friday, March 22
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Friday, March 22
5:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Friday, March 22
6:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Kites of Asia Family Day at the Museum in Washington DC

Family Day
Kites of Asia
Saturday, March 23
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Throughout the Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Women in Aviation and Space Day

Family Day
Women in Aviation and Space
Saturday, March 23
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Throughout the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Saturday, March 23
10:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Swatantar’s Sky Stories
Saturday, March 23
11:00 am
Looking at Earth - Gallery 110
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Saturday, March 23
11:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Flying Into Yesterday

Book Signing
Flying Into Yesterday: My Search for the Curtiss-Wright Aeronautical Engineering Cadettes
Author: Jean-Vi Lenthe
Saturday, March 23
12:00 pm to 2:00 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
Saturday, March 23
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Soar, Elinor!

Book Signing
Soar, Eleanor!
Author: Tami Lewis Brown
Saturday, March 23
12:00 pm to 5:00 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: Col. Wolfgang Samuel
Saturday, March 23
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 23
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainers Assist a Young Visitor in the How Things Fly

Demonstration
Inventing the Airplane
Saturday, March 23
12:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Saturday, March 23
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Swatantar’s Sky Stories
Saturday, March 23
1:30 pm
Looking at Earth - Gallery 110
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book cover: Pluto's Secret

Children's Book Launch: Pluto's Secret
Margaret Weitekamp, Diane Kidd, and David DeVorkin
Saturday, March 23
1:30 pm
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Saturday, March 23
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
Saturday, March 23
3:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Saturday, March 23
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Saturday, March 23
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
Saturday, March 23
6:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Sunday, March 24
10:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Sunday, March 24
11:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Sunday, March 24
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Stealth Down

Book Signing
TOPGUN DAYS
Author: Dave Baranek
Sunday, March 24
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: Col. Wolfgang Samuel
Sunday, March 24
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Explainers Assist a Young Visitor in the How Things Fly

Demonstration
Inventing the Airplane
Sunday, March 24
12:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Sunday, March 24
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
Cherry Blossom Friends
Author: Corkey Hay DeSimone
Sunday, March 24
2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Sunday, March 24
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
Sunday, March 24
3:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Sunday, March 24
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Sunday, March 24
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
Sunday, March 24
6:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Monday, March 25
10:30 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, March 25
11:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Monday, March 25
12:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Monday, March 25
1:30 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, March 25
2:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Monday, March 25
3:30 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, March 25
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Monday, March 25
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, March 25
6:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Tuesday, March 26
10:30 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
Tuesday, March 26
11:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Tuesday, March 26
12:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Tuesday, March 26
1:30 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
Tuesday, March 26
2:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Tuesday, March 26
3:30 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
Tuesday, March 26
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Wednesday, March 27
10:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Ask an Expert at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Ask an Expert
The Apollo 11 Surface Science Experiments
Presenter: Patrick Russell
Wednesday, March 27
12:00 pm to 12:15 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
Wednesday, March 27
12:00 pm 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
Wednesday, March 27
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainers Assist a Young Visitor in the How Things Fly

Demonstration
Inventing the Airplane
Wednesday, March 27
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
Wednesday, March 27
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Wednesday, March 27
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
Wednesday, March 27
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
Wednesday, March 27
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Wednesday, March 27
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
Wednesday, March 27
6:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Thursday, March 28
10:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
The Best Winds by Laura E. Williams
Thursday, March 28
11:00 am
Looking at Earth - Gallery 110
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainers Assist a Young Visitor in the How Things Fly

Demonstration
Inventing the Airplane
Thursday, March 28
11:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Thursday, March 28
12:00 pm 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, March 28
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Thursday, March 28
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
Thursday, March 28
1:30 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
Thursday, March 28
2:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Thursday, March 28
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
Thursday, March 28
4:30 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
Thursday, March 28
5:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Friday, March 29
10:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
The Best Winds by Laura E. Williams
Friday, March 29
11:00 am
Looking at Earth - Gallery 110
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Friday, March 29
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Friday, March 29
11:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Friday, March 29
12:00 pm 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, March 29
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainers Assist a Young Visitor in the How Things Fly

Demonstration
Inventing the Airplane
Friday, March 29
12:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Friday, March 29
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Friday, March 29
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
Friday, March 29
3:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Friday, March 29
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Friday, March 29
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
Friday, March 29
6:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

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





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
The Best Winds by Laura E. Williams
Saturday, March 30
11:00 am
Looking at Earth - Gallery 110
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainers Assist a Young Visitor in the How Things Fly

Demonstration
Inventing the Airplane
Saturday, March 30
11:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Saturday, March 30
12:00 pm 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, March 30
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 30
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Saturday, March 30
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
Saturday, March 30
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
The Best Winds by Laura E. Williams
Saturday, March 30
1:30 pm
Looking at Earth - Gallery 110
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainers Assist a Young Visitor in the How Things Fly

Demonstration
Inventing the Airplane
Saturday, March 30
2:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Saturday, March 30
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
Saturday, March 30
4:30 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
Saturday, March 30
5:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Saturday, March 30
6:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Sunday, March 31
10:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Sunday, March 31
11:30 am
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Sunday, March 31
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainers Assist a Young Visitor in the How Things Fly

Demonstration
Inventing the Airplane
Sunday, March 31
12:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Sunday, March 31
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
Cherry Blossom Friends
Author: Corkey Hay DeSimone
Sunday, March 31
2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Sunday, March 31
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
Sunday, March 31
3:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The International Space Station (ISS)

Demonstration
Space Station Sensation
Sunday, March 31
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
Sunday, March 31
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
Sunday, March 31
6:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
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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