Visitors will meet famed African American pilots from World War II, the Tuskegee Airmen, who fought discrimination both at home and abroad; talk to Museum experts; and participate in hands-on activities, and story time.

ALL DAY ACTIVITIES:
Suitable for children 3 and older, with an adult companion

Design a Tuskegee Airman Squadron Patch
South Lobby (Gallery 108)

Make your own aviator’s license
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Gallery
10 AM -3 PM (while supplies last)

Learn how propeller engines work
West End (Gallery 104)

Build a pair of binoculars
America by Air (Gallery 102)


ON STAGE IN AMERICA BY AIR (GALLERY 102):

Tuskegee Airmen
10:30 AM

Former United States Air Force Thunderbird Pilot
11:30 AM & 1:15 PM 

Atlantic Southeast Crew
12:30 & 2:00 PM

IN BARRON HILTON PIONEERS OF FLIGHT GALLERY (GALLERY 208):

Story time:  Nobody Owns the Sky: The Story of Brave Bessie Coleman
Ages 3-6, with an adult companion)
11:00 AM & 1:30 PM

Experience live theater 
William Powell, Jr. Aviation Pioneer (Produced by Discovery Theater)
Ages 6 and up, with an adult companion
11:45 AM, 1 PM & 2 PM

Meet the son of Chauncey Spencer, aviation pioneer
Throughout the day

This schedule is subject to change.

This program is made possible by the generous support of Northrop Grumman Corporation. Museum visitors participate in making arts and crafts at the African American Pioneers in Aviation Family Day. Museum visitors enjoy an exciting opportunity to listen to stories told by the Tuskegee Airmen themselves. Afterwards, visitors have a chance to ask the Airmen questions. How to attend

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

6th St. and Independence Ave SW. Washington, DC 20560
Throughout Location