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Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Free, Parking $15
Later this year, the spacecraft that carried the Apollo 11 astronauts to the Moon and back will leave the National Air and Space Museum for the first time in 46 years as it embarks on its national tour as part of the Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission traveling exhibition. In preparation for its two-year tour, which will stop in four cities across the United States, the command module Columbia is currently in our Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar at the Udvar-Hazy Center undergoing conservation treatment. Join us for this rare opportunity to go behind-the-scenes to learn about the work in progress and talk to experts preserving this historic spacecraft for future generations.
We’ll have a variety of activities and experts on hand as you learn about the Apollo program and join conversations about how the Moon landing has inspired you — whether you witnessed the event or were born after. Explore how Apollo and the Moon landing transformed our lives 50 years ago and continues to influence space exploration and inspire people today and into the future.
Don’t miss this opportunity to view Columbia on the Restoration Hangar floor and see it one last time before it goes on tour in October. The full list of activities can be found below.
Can’t join in person? We'll be going live on our Facebook and Periscope throughout the events with highlights and conversations about Apollo through the ages with our experts.
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