In the 1930s there was a race to the stratosphere between the United States and the Soviet Union.  The problem was, to win you had to survive.  Come and see the one that survived.

The Ask An Expert lecture series at the National Mall building is presented every Wednesday at noon. A Museum staff member talks to the public about the history, collection, or personalities related to a specific artifact or exhibition in the Museum.

The Explorer II gondola on display in the Pioneers of Flight gallery at the National Mall building.

How to attend

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

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