The First World War was among the deadliest conflicts in history. In the race to gain tactical advantage, each side of the conflict worked on major advances in manufacturing, chemistry, medicine, communications, and weaponry--including the introduction of aircraft into the war.  This family day will explore the social and technological history through presentations and hands-on activities.

This family day is the first in a series of National Air and Space Museum programs planned to observe the centennial of World War I over the next four years. 

TIMED PRESENTATIONS

Dan Taylor, Pilot of Vintage Aircraft
Hear about how WWI planes fly (and what it feels like to fly one)
Legend, Memory and the Great War in the Air (Gallery 206)
Look for him in the gallery from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 - 3:00 pm

Story Time
The Great Round the World Balloon Race by Sue Scullard
In Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Gallery (Gallery 208)
11:00 am & 1:30 pm

Use Telescopes at the Independence Avenue Entrance
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (Weather permitting)

Docent Tours about World War I
Meet at the Museum Seal at the Welcome Center
11:45 am & 1:45 pm

ALL DAY PRESENTATIONS

LEGO Models of World War I Aircraft
The Washington Metro Area LEGO Users Group will display their models.
In America by Air (Gallery 102)

Why Document Family History?
The National Air and Space Museum Archives department will discuss the importance
of documenting family history and show the collection of World War I aviator,
Theodore Boyd.
In Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall (Gallery 100)

How to Preserve Your Family History
The National Air and Space Museum Conservation unit will explain how to preserve
your family history and help you make archival folders and boxes (while supplies last)
In Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall (Gallery 100)

Talk with World War I Experts
Museum experts will share models and photos from the Great War and answer your questions.
In Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall (Gallery 100)

If you have photographs or documents from World War I, bring them along and our experts will guide you on how to take care of them and learn more about them.

ACTIVITY STATIONS

Become a World War I Aviator! 
Collect your passport at activity station, do three or more activities and earn your
wings.

Design Build Test: Planes and Parachutes
In America by Air (Gallery 102)

Paper Airplane Launcher
In America by Air (Gallery 102)

Design a Medal
In America by Air (Gallery 102)

Make Aviator Gear
In America by Air (Gallery 102)

Build a World War I Tiny Biplane (and learn what they were made of)
In America by Air (Gallery 102)

Poppies for Remembrance
Find out how poppies became a symbol of remembrance and then make your own.
In Early Flight (Gallery 107)