We invite you to celebrate the season with the Smithsonian. National Air and Space Museum events are listed below. For the full schedule of events across the Smithsonian, visit www.si.edu/events/holiday.
As you enjoy the Smithsonian Holiday Festival, use the Smithsonian Holiday Shuttle Bus to travel between museums. It will loop the National Mall every 10 minutes from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7. The shuttle will stop at the National Museum of American History, the Smithsonian Castle, the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of the American Indian and the National Museum of Natural History. The shuttle is free; donations to the Smithsonian greatly appreciated.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
Gift Wrapping
Museum volunteers will be on hand to wrap gifts purchased in the Museum Store. This service is free; donations to the Smithsonian are greatly appreciated.
10:00 am – 5:30 pm in the Museum Store.
Apparel Trunk Show: Alpha Industries
Try on flight jackets available from Alpha Industries.
11:00 am – 4:00 pm in the Museum Store.
Freeze Dried Food Tasting
Enjoy free samples of space food like the astronauts eat. Full packets will be available for purchase.
11:00 am – 3:00 pm in the Museum Store.
Red Canoe Apparel Trunk Show
Learn about Red Canoe’s line of aviation apparel and accessories.
11:00 am – 4:00 pm in the Museum Store.
United States Air Force Band’s Max Impact
Enjoy a lively holiday concert performed by the United States Air Force Band's celebrated rock band. Performances last 20 minutes.
11:00 am, noon, 1:00 pm, and 2:00 pm in the American By Air gallery.
Book Signing: George Norfleet
George Norfleet will sign copies of his book A Pilot’s Journey.
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm in the Museum Store.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7
Gift Wrapping
Museum volunteers will be on hand to wrap gifts purchased in the Museum Store. This service is free; donations to the Smithsonian are greatly appreciated.
10:00 am – 5:30 pm in the Museum Store.
Freeze Dried Food Tasting
Enjoy free samples of space food like the astronauts eat. Full packets will be available for purchase.
11:00 am – 3:00 pm in the Museum Store.
Red Canoe Apparel Trunk Show
Learn about Red Canoe’s line of aviation apparel and accessories.
11:00 am – 4:00 pm in the Museum Store.
United States Air Force Band’s Celtic Aire
Enjoy a lively holiday concert performed by the United States Air Force Band's grassroots folk band. Performances last 20 minutes.
11:00 am, noon, 1:00 pm, and 2:00 pm in the American By Air gallery.
Book Signings
Veteran NASA astronaut Don Thomas will sign copies of his book Orbit of Discovery: The All-Ohio Space Shuttle Mission.
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm in the Museum Store.