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

Book Signing
German Boy
Author: Col. Wolfgang Samuel
Tuesday, August 2, 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, August 2, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





The Space Race Gallery

Ask an Expert
Gherman Titov
Presenter: Cathleen Lewis
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
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
Sadie the Air Mail Pilot by Kellie Strom
Thursday, August 4, 2011
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Gallery - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Rocket Pioneers Display in the "Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Gallery"

Ask an Expert
ARS Test Stand
Presenter: Michael Neufeld
Thursday, August 4, 2011
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Gallery - Gallery 208
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, August 4, 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
Sadie the Air Mail Pilot by Kellie Strom
Friday, August 5, 2011
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Gallery - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Juno Above Jupiter

Juno Launches for Jupiter
Watch the Live Broadcast!
Friday, August 5, 2011
11:20 am
Moving Beyond Earth - Gallery 113
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Sadie the Air Mail Pilot by Kellie Strom
Saturday, August 6, 2011
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Gallery - Gallery 208
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, August 6, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Stealth Down

Book Signing
Stealth Down
Author: Ross Simpson
Saturday, August 6, 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
Sadie the Air Mail Pilot by Kellie Strom
Saturday, August 6, 2011
1:30 pm
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Gallery - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
Topgun Days
Author: Dave Baranek
Sunday, August 7, 2011
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
German Boy
Author: Col. Wolfgang Samuel
Sunday, August 7, 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: <i>I Always Wanted To Fly</i> by Col. Wolfgang Samuel

Book Signing
I Always Wanted To Fly
Author: Col. Wolfgang Samuel
Tuesday, August 9, 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, August 9, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Zeiss Vla in the center of the Albert Einstein Planetarium

Ask an Expert
Tour the Einstein Planetarium
Presenter: Andrew K. Johnston
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
10:30 am to 10:45 am
Milestones of Flight - Gallery 100
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free, Tickets Required





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Wednesday, August 10, 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
Dogs in Space by Nancy Coffelt
Thursday, August 11, 2011
11:00 am
Exploring The Planets - Gallery 207
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Douglas A-4C Skyhawk

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Heinemann’s Hot-Rod, the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Presenter: Russell Lee
Thursday, August 11, 2011
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Sea-Air Operations - Gallery 203
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
German Boy
Author: Col. Wolfgang Samuel
Thursday, August 11, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Mother Ship Model - Close Encounters of the Third Kind at Udvar-Hazy Ctr

Ask an Expert
Are we Alone in the Universe: the Close Encounters Mothership
Presenter: Roger Launius
Thursday, August 11, 2011
12:30 pm to 12:45 pm
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Dogs in Space by Nancy Coffelt
Friday, August 12, 2011
11:00 am
Exploring The Planets - Gallery 207
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, August 12, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Hell Hawks!

Book Signing
Hell Hawks!
Author: Thomas D. Jones
Friday, August 12, 2011
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





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

Super Science Saturdays
Energy
Saturday, August 13, 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
Dogs in Space by Nancy Coffelt
Saturday, August 13, 2011
11:00 am
Exploring The Planets - Gallery 207
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, August 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: Stealth Down

Book Signing
Stealth Down
Author: Ross Simpson
Saturday, August 13, 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
Dogs in Space by Nancy Coffelt
Saturday, August 13, 2011
1:30 pm
Exploring The Planets - Gallery 207
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
Sunday, August 14, 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: <i>I Always Wanted To Fly</i> by Col. Wolfgang Samuel

Book Signing
I Always Wanted To Fly
Author: Col. Wolfgang Samuel
Sunday, August 14, 2011
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
All About Me in DC
Author: Corkey Hay DeSimone
Sunday, August 14, 2011
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
German Boy
Author: Col. Wolfgang Samuel
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Werner Von Braun

Ask an Expert
The von Braun Space Station Model
Presenter: Hunter Hollins
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Apollo to the Moon - Gallery 210
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, August 17, 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
Dogs in Space by Nancy Coffelt
Thursday, August 18, 2011
11:00 am
Exploring The Planets - Gallery 207
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Apollo 11: Buzz Aldrin and the U.S. flag on the Moon

Ask an Expert
Why Does it Look like the Apollo 11 Flag is Blowing in the Wind?
Presenter: Roger Launius
Thursday, August 18, 2011
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Space Race - Gallery 114
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
German Boy
Author: Col. Wolfgang Samuel
Thursday, August 18, 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
Dogs in Space by Nancy Coffelt
Friday, August 19, 2011
11:00 am
Exploring The Planets - Gallery 207
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, August 19, 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
Dogs in Space by Nancy Coffelt
Saturday, August 20, 2011
11:00 am
Exploring The Planets - Gallery 207
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
An American Family in World War II
Author: Sandra O'Connell
Saturday, August 20, 2011
11:00 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
Saturday, August 20, 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
Dogs in Space by Nancy Coffelt
Saturday, August 20, 2011
1:30 pm
Exploring The Planets - Gallery 207
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Saturday Star Party

Public Observing at Sky Meadows State Park
Saturday Star Parties at Sky Meadows State Park
Saturday, August 20, 2011
7:30 pm to 11:00 pm
Sky Meadows State Park, near Paris, Virginia
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
An American Family in World War II
Author: Sandra O'Connell
Sunday, August 21, 2011
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
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
Sunday, August 21, 2011
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
Tuesday, August 23, 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, August 23, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Artist Rendition of Voyager Spacecraft

Ask an Expert
Voyagers 1 and 2: Where are they now?
Presenter: Dr. Jim Zimbelman
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Exploring The Planets - Gallery 207
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, August 24, 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
Going on a Plane by Anne Civardi
Thursday, August 25, 2011
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Gallery - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





<i>Grissom and Young</i>

Ask an Expert
National Air and Space Museum / NASA Art Show
Presenter: Tom Crouch
Thursday, August 25, 2011
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Gallery 211 - Flight and the Arts
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Dik Daso and Matt Quy with PT-13 Stearman

Ask an Expert
The Tuskegee Stearman
Presenter: Dik Daso
Thursday, August 25, 2011
12:30 pm to 12:45 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
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, August 25, 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
Going on a Plane by Anne Civardi
Friday, August 26, 2011
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Gallery - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Pitts Special aerobatic airplane in Museum Store

Book Signing
Fly Me To Mars
Author: Catherine Weitz
Friday, August 26, 2011
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Friday, August 26, 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
Going on a Plane by Anne Civardi
Saturday, August 27, 2011
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Gallery - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
Topgun Days
Author: Dave Baranek
Saturday, August 27, 2011
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
Topgun Days
Author: Dave Baranek
Saturday, August 27, 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, August 27, 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
Going on a Plane by Anne Civardi
Saturday, August 27, 2011
1:30 pm
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Gallery - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
German Boy
Author: Col. Wolfgang Samuel
Sunday, August 28, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





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

Book Signing
Trailblazing Mars
Author: Pat Duggins
Monday, August 29, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
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
Tuesday, August 30, 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, August 30, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Streamline Design

Ask an Expert
Streamlining the Airplane
Presenter: John Anderson
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Gallery - Gallery 208
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, August 31, 2011
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.

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