Activities abound throughout the Museum!

In The Wright Brother & The Invention of the Aerial Age gallery, meet Wright family members from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Experience Twelve Seconds That Changed the World, a 15-minute play offering an intimate perspective of the two extraordinary inventors at 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM and learn about the world's first airplane from experts throughout the day !

In the Milestones of Flight gallery, participate in The Wright Experience. See a reproduction of the Wright Model B, fly a Wright simulator, learn how propellers are carved, touch an original Wright engine and create your own flying medals.

At 11 AM and 1 PM, enjoy Flights of Fancy Story Time and Kite Making for children ages 3 to 6 in Looking at Earth.

Stop by the Visitor's Desk at 11 AM to participate in the Wright Brothers Family Tour and check out Songs Inspired by Flight at Noon and 1 PM in the Air Transporation gallery.

Take on your friends in a Paper Airplane Contest at 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM in the How Things Fly gallery.

For more information, stop by the Visitor's Desk.

How to attend

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

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