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May, 2013 Events
  
Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Looking Down by Steve Jenkins
Thursday, May 23
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, May 23
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, May 23
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, May 23
12:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver

Ask an Expert
America’s Last Dive Bomber: The Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver
Presenter: Jeremy Kinney
Thursday, May 23
12:30 pm to 12:45 pm
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free





Explainers Assist a Young Visitor in the How Things Fly

Demonstration
Inventing the Airplane
Thursday, May 23
1:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Paper Airplane Contest

Demonstration
Paper Airplane Contest
Thursday, May 23
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, May 23
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
Thursday, May 23
4:30 pm
How Things Fly - Gallery 109
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Looking Down by Steve Jenkins
Friday, May 24
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, May 24
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Friday, May 24
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, May 24
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
Looking Down by Steve Jenkins
Saturday, May 25
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
Saturday, May 25
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Love at First Flight

Book Signing
Love at First Flight: Adventures, Exploits, Sacrifices, Risks and Rewards
Authors: Captain W. Stewart Orr USN (Ret.) and Fran E. Orr
Saturday, May 25
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Book Cover: Stealth Down

Book Signing
Stealth Down
Author: Ross Simpson
Saturday, May 25
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, May 25
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, May 25
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
Looking Down by Steve Jenkins
Saturday, May 25
1:30 pm
Looking at Earth - Gallery 110
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Sunday, May 26
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, May 26
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
Sunday, May 26
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
An American Family in World War II
Author: Sandra O'Connell
Sunday, May 26
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





The U.S. Navy Band "Commodores"

Concert
New! Music at the Museum: Summer Band Concerts
The U.S. Navy Band, the Commodores
Sunday, May 26
6:00 pm
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free





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

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





Mars Science Laboratory Rover, Curiosity

Ask an Expert
Update on the Mars Science Laboratory
Presenter: Dr. John Grant
Wednesday, May 29
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Milestones of Flight - Gallery 100
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Wednesday, May 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
Wednesday, May 29
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
Pluto’s Secret by Margaret Weitekamp
Thursday, May 30
11:00 am
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
Thursday, May 30
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
Pluto’s Secret by Margaret Weitekamp
Friday, May 31
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, May 31
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free





United States Air Force Band

Concert
Summer Concert Series
Quantico Marine Corps Band, Jazz Combo
Friday, May 31
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
America by Air - Gallery 102
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Friday, May 31
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Public Observatory
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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