Hispanic Heritage Day: Innovators in Air and Space
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National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Free
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month at the National Air and Space Museum and learn about Latin Americans' contributions to aviation and space exploration. This event is presented in collaboration with the Smithsonian Latino Center.
TIMED PRESENTATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
America by Air (Gallery 102)
Jim Byers, DJ for Latin Flavor, Classic Edition on WPFW
Space-themed Latin music and dance demonstrations and lessons
Times TBA
Pioneers of Flight Gallery (Gallery 208)
Story time-Rosie Revere: Engineer
11:00 am and 1:30 pm
South Entrance
Observe the sky with telescopes
12:00 - 3:00 pm (Weather permitting)
Welcome Center
Docent Tour in Spanish
11:45 am and 1:45 pm
ALL DAY PRESENTATIONS
Milestones of Flight (Gallery 100)
Smithsonian Latino Center's ¡Descubra! Meet the Science Expert series:
- NASA Space Engineer Candy Torres
- Representatives from SACNAS: Society for Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in Science
- Representatives from MAES: Latinos in Science and Engineering
- Representatives from SHPE: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Early Flight (Gallery 107)
Presentation about early aviators from Latin America
Space Race (Gallery 114)
Representatives (and robots) from FIRST Robotics
ACTIVITY STATIONS
America by Air (Gallery 102)
- Design Build Test: Satellites and the things that get them into space
Early Flight (Gallery 107)
- Put together an airship like Santos Dumont
- "Fly" over the Alps with Jorge Chavez
Space Race (Gallery 114)
- Build a Rocket Pack
- Design an astronaut mission patch
- Make an astronaut helmet
Schedule subject to change.
This program is made possible through the generous support of Northrop Grumman Corporation.
How to attend
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
650 Jefferson Drive SW. Washington, DC 20560
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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.