Family Weekend
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Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Free, Parking $15
Please note: The building is open 10:00 am - 5:30 pm. Activities end at 3:00 pm.
Special exhibits, programs, and activities will be presented during this family weekend, with offerings designed for every age group, from pre-K youngsters to older adults. The history and achievements of the 30-year space shuttle program, which lasted from 1981 until 2011, will be showcased. In addition, the weekend will also focus on the future of space exploration. Activities will cover continuing activities on the ISS; how we are learning to live and work in space; and preparation for exploring farther into the solar system. Many of the offerings will be interactive, allowing visitors to imagine the possibilities of exploring space. Throughout the weekend, specialists from the Museum and NASA will be performing work on Discovery; the public is invited to watch and ask questions.
Activities are planned throughout the day. For more details see the full schedule.
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.