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Women in Aviation and Space Family Day at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Family Day
Telescopes Family Day
Saturday, May 1, 2010
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
Amazing Airplanes by Tony Mitton and Ant Parker
Saturday, May 1, 2010
11:00 am
Golden Age of Flight - Gallery 105
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Book Signing
The Black Red Tail Angels
Author: Ezra hill
Saturday, May 1, 2010
11:00 am 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
Amazing Airplanes by Tony Mitton and Ant Parker
Saturday, May 1, 2010
1:30 pm
Golden Age of Flight - Gallery 105
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Pitts Special aerobatic airplane in Museum Store

Book Signing
The Dream Machine
Author: Richard Whittle
Saturday, May 1, 2010
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Book Signing
Flying the SR-71 Blackbird
Author: Rich Graham
Sunday, May 2, 2010
10:00 am to 4:30 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
The Black Red Tail Angels
Author: Ezra Hill
Sunday, May 2, 2010
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Book Signing
The Dream Machine
Author: Richard Whittle
Sunday, May 2, 2010
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





V-2 Missile

Ask an Expert
Transferring V-2 Technology to America
Presenter: Michael Neufeld
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Space Race - Gallery 114
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Looking Down by Steve Jenkins
Thursday, May 6, 2010
11:00 am
Looking at Earth - Gallery 110
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Looking Down by Steve Jenkins
Friday, May 7, 2010
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, May 7, 2010
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, May 7, 2010
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Space Day 2009

Family Day
Space Day
Looking At Earth From Space
Saturday, May 8, 2010
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Throughout the Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Book Signing
Beef Stew for 2500
Author: Rudy Shappee
Saturday, May 8, 2010
10:00 am 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
Looking Down by Steve Jenkins
Saturday, May 8, 2010
11:00 am
Looking at Earth - Gallery 110
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Pitts Special aerobatic airplane in Museum Store

Book Signing
Hubble Space Telescope
Author: Dr. Edward J. Weiler
Saturday, May 8, 2010
11:00 am to 1:00 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
Saturday, May 8, 2010
12:00 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
"Under a Worn-Torn Sky" and "A Troubled Peace"
Author: L.M. Elliott
Saturday, May 8, 2010
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Looking Down by Steve Jenkins
Saturday, May 8, 2010
1:30 pm
Looking at Earth - Gallery 110
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book cover: Earth from Space

Book Signing
Earth From Space
Author: Andrew Johnston
Saturday, May 8, 2010
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Sean O’Brien, staff astronomer of the Albert Einstein Planetarium

Public Observing at Sky Meadows State Park
Skywatching at Sky Meadows State Park
Saturday, May 8, 2010
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Sky Meadows State Park, near Paris, Virginia





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Book Signing
Beef Stew for 2500
Author: Rudy Shappee
Sunday, May 9, 2010
10:00 am 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
Sunday, May 9, 2010
12:00 pm to 3:00 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, May 9, 2010
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Explore the Universe Exhibition

Ask an Expert
Accelerating the Universe
Presenter: David DeVorkin
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Explore the Universe - Gallery 111
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Looking Down by Steve Jenkins
Thursday, May 13, 2010
11:00 am
Looking at Earth - Gallery 110
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





International Space Station (ISS)

Astronaut Presentation
International Space Station Expedition 22 Commander Jeff Williams
Thursday, May 13, 2010
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Moving Beyond Earth - Gallery 113
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Ask an Expert
The Massively-Parallel Processor
Presenter: Paul Ceruzzi
Thursday, May 13, 2010
12:30 pm to 12:45 pm
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





International Space Station (ISS)

Astronaut Presentation
International Space Station Expedition 22 Commander Jeff Williams
Thursday, May 13, 2010
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Moving Beyond Earth - Gallery 113
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Suitcase Stories with Judith Gravitz
Friday, May 14, 2010
11:00 am
Golden Age of Flight - Gallery 105
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Book Signing
Poster: SR-71
Photographer: Dane Penland
Friday, May 14, 2010
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Book Cover: Air Force One

Book Signing
"Hell Hawks" and "Air Force One"
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Friday, May 14, 2010
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, May 14, 2010
12:00 pm to 5:00 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
"Glory Days" and "I Always Wanted to Fly"
Author: Wolfgang Samuel
Friday, May 14, 2010
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Pitts Special aerobatic airplane in Museum Store

Book Signing
An Uncaged Eagle
Author: Richard Toliver
Saturday, May 15, 2010
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Looking Down by Steve Jenkins
Saturday, May 15, 2010
11:00 am
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Book Signing
An American Family in World War II
Author: Sandra O'Connell
Saturday, May 15, 2010
11:00 am 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
"Under a Worn-Torn Sky" and "A Troubled Peace"
Author: L.M. Elliott
Saturday, May 15, 2010
1:00 pm to 4:00 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
Looking Down by Steve Jenkins
Saturday, May 15, 2010
1:30 pm
Looking at Earth - Gallery 110
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Book Signing
An Uncaged Eagle
Author: Richard Toliver
Sunday, May 16, 2010
10:00 am 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
Sunday, May 16, 2010
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Bob Hoover

Charles A. Lindbergh Memorial Lecture
Bob Hoover: A Legendary Stick and Rudder Man
Presenter: Bob Hoover
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
8:00 pm
Lockheed Martin Imax Theater
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free, Tickets Required





Golden Age of Flight featuring Hughes Racer

Ask an Expert
Built for Speed: Howard Hughes' H1 Racer
Presenter: John Anderson
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Golden Age of Flight - Gallery 105
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Dogs in Space
Thursday, May 20, 2010
11:00 am
Moving Beyond Earth - Gallery 113
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Dogs in Space
Friday, May 21, 2010
11:00 am
Moving Beyond Earth - Gallery 113
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Hell Hawks!

Book Signing
"Hell Hawks" and "Air Force One"
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Friday, May 21, 2010
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, May 21, 2010
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
Dogs in Space
Saturday, May 22, 2010
11:00 am
Moving Beyond Earth - Gallery 113
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Air Force One

Book Signing
"Hell Hawks" and "Air Force One"
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Saturday, May 22, 2010
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, May 22, 2010
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
Dogs in Space
Saturday, May 22, 2010
1:30 pm
Moving Beyond Earth - Gallery 113
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Hell Hawks!

Book Signing
"Hell Hawks" and "Air Force One"
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Sunday, May 23, 2010
12:00 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
Another Science Fiction
Author: Megan Shaw Prelinger
Monday, May 24, 2010
11:00 am to 1:30 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Io High Above Jupiter’s Storms

Opening
Beyond: Visions of Our Solar System
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
10:00 am
Gallery 211 - Flight and the Arts
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Milestones of Flight, Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

Ask an Expert
The Challenge to Short Haul Airlines Worldwide
Presenter: Ronald Davies
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Milestones of Flight - Gallery 100
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Dogs in Space
Thursday, May 27, 2010
11:00 am
Moving Beyond Earth - Gallery 113
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Lt. Franciszek Jarecki flight suit at the Udvar-Hazy Center

Ask an Expert
Flight to Freedom: Frank Jarecki's Flight Suit
Presenter: Christopher Moore
Thursday, May 27, 2010
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
Dogs in Space
Friday, May 28, 2010
11:00 am
Moving Beyond Earth - Gallery 113
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Air Force One

Book Signing
"Hell Hawks" and "Air Force One"
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Friday, May 28, 2010
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, May 28, 2010
12:00 pm to 5:00 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
"Glory Days" and "I Always Wanted To Fly"
Author: Wolfgang Samuel
Friday, May 28, 2010
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Book Signing
"Glory Days" and "I Always Wanted To Fly"
Author: Mark James
Saturday, May 29, 2010
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Book Signing
Christopher's Little Airplane
Author: Mark James
Saturday, May 29, 2010
10:00 am 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
Swatantar’s Sky Stories
Saturday, May 29, 2010
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
Saturday, May 29, 2010
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, May 29, 2010
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
Swatantar’s Sky Stories
Saturday, May 29, 2010
1:30 pm
Gallery 211 - Flight and the Arts
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Book Signing
Fighter Pilot
Author: Christina Olds
Saturday, May 29, 2010
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
Beyond: Visions of the Interplanetary Probe
Author: Michael Benson
Saturday, May 29, 2010
3:00 pm to 5:00 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, May 30, 2010
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
Sunday, May 30, 2010
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Book Signing
Where Do We Get Such Men
Author: Steven C. Reynolds
Sunday, May 30, 2010
1:00 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
Fighter Pilot
Author: Christina Olds
Sunday, May 30, 2010
2:00 pm to 4:00 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
Monday, May 31, 2010
12:00 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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