Apollo 11 Launch Celebration
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Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Free, Parking $15
Join us at the Udvar-Hazy Center on July 16 as we open early to celebrate the 50th anniversary of launch of Apollo 11! The event will include:
- Broadcast of NASA TV's program celebrating the launch, starting at 9:15 am
- "Let's Talk Spaceflight" with shuttle astronaut Sandy Magnus, at 10:00 and 11:00 am
- Materials from the National Air and Space Museum Archives
- Hands-on activtiies and discovery stations
- Lunar story time at 11:00 and 11:30 am
- "Driven to Explore" NASA mobile exhibit from 12:00 to 5:30 pm
While you’re here, check out artifacts from the Apollo 11 mission, like the Mobile Quarantine Facility and Apollo 11 flotation collar.
Parking and gates open at 8:00 am. Access to the Center begins at 8:45 am.
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Support the Museum
We rely on the generous support of donors, sponsors, members, and other benefactors to share the history and impact of aviation and spaceflight, educate the public, and inspire future generations. With your help, we can continue to preserve and safeguard the world’s most comprehensive collection of artifacts representing the great achievements of flight and space exploration.