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Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Going on a Plane by Anne Civardi
Thursday, September 1, 2011
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - 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
Thursday, September 1, 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, September 2, 2011
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - 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
Friday, September 2, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Book Signing
Christopher's Little Airplane
Author: Mark James
Saturday, September 3, 2011
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
Going on a Plane by Anne Civardi
Saturday, September 3, 2011
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - 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, September 3, 2011
12:00 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: Geoge Norfleet
Saturday, September 3, 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, September 3, 2011
1:30 pm
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - 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
Sunday, September 4, 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>They Flew Proud</i> by Jane Gardner Birch

Book Signing
They Flew Proud
Author: Jane Birch
Monday, September 5, 2011
11:00 am to 3:00 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, September 6, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





V-2 Missile

Ask an Expert
The V-2 Ballistic Missile
Presenter: Michael Neufeld
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Space Race - Gallery 114
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, September 7, 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
If You Decide to Go to the Moon by Faith McNulty
Thursday, September 8, 2011
11:00 am
Gallery 211 - Flight and the Arts
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Ask an Expert
The Siege of Paris Balloons
Presenter: Tom Crouch
Thursday, September 8, 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, September 8, 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
If You Decide to Go to the Moon by Faith McNulty
Friday, September 9, 2011
11:00 am
Gallery 211 - Flight and the Arts
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Super Science Saturdays
Living and Working in Space
Saturday, September 10, 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
If You Decide to Go to the Moon by Faith McNulty
Saturday, September 10, 2011
11:00 am
Gallery 211 - Flight and the Arts
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
Topgun Days
Author: Dave Baranek
Saturday, September 10, 2011
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Book Cover: Stealth Down

Book Signing
Stealth Down
Author: Ross Simpson
Saturday, September 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
If You Decide to Go to the Moon by Faith McNulty
Saturday, September 10, 2011
1:30 pm
Gallery 211 - Flight and the Arts
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Pitts Special aerobatic airplane in Museum Store

Book Signing
Tuskegee Airman: The Biography of Charles E. McGee, Air Force Fighter Combat Record Holder
Author: Col. Charles E. McGee
Sunday, September 11, 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, September 11, 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, September 13, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Wright (Co) Model EX "Vin Fiz"

Ask an Expert
Vin Fiz
Presenter: Peter Jakab
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - 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, September 14, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
Flights of Fancy — Stories for Children
The Daring Miss Quimby by Suzanne George Whitaker
Thursday, September 15, 2011
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Ask an Expert
The Siege of Paris Balloons
Presenter: Tom Crouch
Thursday, September 15, 2011
12:30 pm to 12:45 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





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

Book Signing
German Boy
Author: Col. Wolfgang Samuel
Thursday, September 15, 2011
12:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Family Day
Hispanics in Science and Aerospace
In Celebration of National Aerospace Week
Friday, September 16, 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
The Daring Miss Quimby by Suzanne George Whitaker
Friday, September 16, 2011
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - 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
Friday, September 16, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Anousheh Ansari

Family Day
A Century of Women in Aerospace: In Celebration of National Aerospace Week
Saturday, September 17, 2011
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Throughout the Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

HEXAGON (KH-9) Viewing Opportunity, One Day Only
Newly Declassified Satellite
Saturday, September 17, 2011
10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Story Time

Story Time
Flights of Fancy — Stories for Children
The Daring Miss Quimby by Suzanne George Whitaker
Saturday, September 17, 2011
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Book Signing
Tuskegee Airman: The Biography of Charles E. McGee, Air Force Fighter Combat Record Holder
Col. Charles E. McGee
Saturday, September 17, 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, September 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
The Daring Miss Quimby by Suzanne George Whitaker
Saturday, September 17, 2011
1:30 pm
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Pitts Special aerobatic airplane in Museum Store

Book Signing
Penelope Pilot
Author: Lynda Meeks
Saturday, September 17, 2011
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Hell Hawks!

Book Signing
Hell Hawks: The Untold Story of the American Fliers Who Savaged Hitler's Wehrmacht
Author: Thomas D. Jones
Sunday, September 18, 2011
12:00 pm to 3:00 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, September 18, 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, September 20, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Space Race Gallery

Ask an Expert
The National Reconnaissance Office Celebrates its 50th Anniversary
Presenter: James David
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Space Race - Gallery 114
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, September 21, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Sun - July 28, 2010

Ask an Expert
Opening the Infrared Universe
Presenter: David DeVorkin
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
12:30 pm to 12:45 pm
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free
Note:

Please note this Ask an Expert is taking place on a Wednesday.





Story Time

Story Time
Flights of Fancy — Stories for Children
The Daring Miss Quimby by Suzanne George Whitaker
Thursday, September 22, 2011
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - 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, September 22, 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
The Daring Miss Quimby by Suzanne George Whitaker
Friday, September 23, 2011
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - 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
Friday, September 23, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
Flights of Fancy — Stories for Children
The Daring Miss Quimby by Suzanne George Whitaker
Saturday, September 24, 2011
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - 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, September 24, 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, September 24, 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
The Daring Miss Quimby by Suzanne George Whitaker
Saturday, September 24, 2011
1:30 pm
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - Gallery 208
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, September 24, 2011
6:30 pm to 11:00 pm
Sky Meadows State Park, near Paris, Virginia
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
German Boy
Author: Col. Wolfgang Samuel
Sunday, September 25, 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
Sunday, September 25, 2011
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
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
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
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Apollo 15 Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV)

Ask an Expert
Apollo 15 Lunar Basalt
Presenter: Priscilla Strain
Wednesday, September 28, 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, September 28, 2011
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Amelia and Her Big Red Plane

Theater Performance
Amelia and Her Big Red Plane
Interactive Puppet Show
Thursday, September 29, 2011
10:15 am to 1:00 pm
Welcome Center - Gallery 108
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Tickets Required





Story Time

Story Time
Flights of Fancy — Stories for Children
If You Decide to Go to the Moon by Faith McNulty
Thursday, September 29, 2011
11:00 am
Gallery 211 - Flight and the Arts
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, September 29, 2011
12:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Amelia and Her Big Red Plane

Theater Performance
Amelia and Her Big Red Plane
Interactive Puppet Show
Friday, September 30, 2011
10:15 am to 1:00 pm
Welcome Center - Gallery 108
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Tickets Required





Story Time

Story Time
Flights of Fancy — Stories for Children
If You Decide to Go to the Moon by Faith McNulty
Friday, September 30, 2011
11:00 am
Gallery 211 - Flight and the Arts
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, September 30, 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.

Follow on Twitter at @SIObservatory


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