Astronomy Program
Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope.
The Museum in Washington, DC is closed until Noon today, April 26, due to a power outage. Please check back for updates.
Join us for in-person and online events. We have events going on at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, at the Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA, around the DC Metropolitan area, and online.
Astronomy Program
Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope.
Family Day
Do you like to build and play with models? So do aerospace experts! This month's family day explores how small models of aircraft and spacecraft play a big role in helping us imagine, design, build, and fly the real thing.
In this free planetarium show, join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from "Zhima Jie," the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street.
Story Time
Join us for a reading of Hare and Tortoise Race to the Moon by Oliver J. Corwin and learn about the real race to send people to the Moon.
Story Time
Join us for a reading of Hare and Tortoise Race to the Moon by Oliver J. Corwin and learn about the real race to send people to the Moon.
Story Time
Join us for a reading of The Noisy Airplane Ride by Mike Downs!
Astronomy Program
Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope.
Astronomy Program
Get to know the night sky in this free, live planetarium show.
Astronomy Program
Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope.
Family Day
This month, we explore the sounds of air and space - from the engine's roar and the sonic boom to the music inspired by space and astronomy.