Experience the beauty and artistry of kites from across Asia.

Make Something
-Make and decorate sled kites
-Design a Hachimaki
-Fold origami carp kites
-Fashion paper Happi coats
-Try "wood block" printing
-Explore the aerodynamics of falling paper flowers

All activities run from 10 AM – 3 PM
Hands-on activities thoughout the Museum

See Kites
10 AM – 3 PM
View a static display of Pan-Asian Kites
Milestones of Flight (Gallery 100)

Experience the grace of indoor kite flying
Space Race (Gallery 114)

In honor of the Centennial of the gift of the cherry trees from Japan:
Meet Japanese Kite Masters and see demonstrations of wood block printing
10 AM – 3 PM
Massaaki Modegi, President of the Japan Kite Association and Director of the Tokyo Kite Museum
Yoshiro Sakuraba, master of the Tsugaru-dako style kite
Space Race (Gallery 114)

Story Time
11:00 AM & 1:30 PM
Ages 3-6, with an adult companion
Kite Stories by Swatantar
Learn about kites of Asia

The Heritage Family Day series is made possible by the generous support of Northrop Grumman Corporation.

Young visitors enjoy family days at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC.

How to attend

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

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