The National Air and Space Museum offers a variety of public lectures - from daytime curator talks to evening lectures with prominent men and women of aviation and space exploration. Programs are free unless otherwise noted. Occassionally, tickets are required and can be obtained at the Museum box office or through our online request form. See program description for more information.

For a monthly list of museum programs see the calendar of events page. You may also call 202-633-1000 (voice), 202-633-5285 (TTY) for general Smithsonian information.

Lecture Programs:

• Ask an Expert - brief lectures Wednesdays at the National Mall building and Thursdays at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
• National Air and Space Society - lectures, book signings & events throughout the year.
• GE Aviation Lecture Series - guest lecturers every fall and spring.
• Exploring Space Lectures - scheduled annually.
• Smithsonian's Stars Lecture Series - scheduled annually.
• John H. Glenn Lecture - scheduled annually.
• Charles A. Lindbergh Memorial Lecture - every year during May to celebrate the anniversary of Lindbergh's historic flight on May 21.

Other upcoming lectures

• Your Ticket to the Universe
• Exploring Space Lectures
  50 Years of Solar System Exploration: New Worlds, New Discoveries
• GE Aviation Lecture
  Air Racing Champions: It Runs in the Family

See the calendar of events for all currently scheduled lectures and programs.

Archived Webcasts:

Selected National Air and Space Museum programs are archived for online viewing on our webcast archive page.