The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum is home to one of the largest art collections at the Smithsonian Institution—a fact that surprises many. From airline advertisement posters to paintings inspired by the Apollo program, the Museum features a wide range of different types of artwork.

The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum is home to one of the largest art collections at the Smithsonian Institution—a fact that surprises many. From airline advertisement posters to paintings inspired by the Apollo program, the Museum features a wide range of different types of artwork.

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    An Artist Sketches the Heavens September 20, 2023 AirSpace Revisited: It's a Barbie World and We're All Living in It September 13, 2023 The Art of War June 05, 2023 AirSpace Season 7, Episode 12: It's a Barbie World and We’re All Living In It May 24, 2023 AirSpace Season 7, Ep. 11: Mars! May 09, 2023
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    Learn more 2001: A Space Odyssey Immersive Art Exhibit National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC Learn more Artist Soldiers Presented Online
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    My Path: Pulling the Rip Chord; My path through Music (Jared Leidich) Listen to the music of Jared Leidich; Suit Systems Lead Engineer for Alan Eustace's world record skydive. Be sure to turn up the volume. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOLop6Db-38 Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Art, Human spaceflight, Life sciences, People, Science, Technology and Engineering

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    Air and Space Live Chat: Teacher Tips Live Chat: The Intersection of Art and Science Do you want to learn about the intersection of art and science? This episode included a conversation with Museum and classroom educators. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RThmv7JBAbY Art, Science

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    Air and Space Live Chat: Moon Photography (Tom Watters Jennifer Levausser) Join museum curators to learn about Moon photography from the Apollo missions to today! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvygi0jwy6w Art, Moon (Earth), Apollo program

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    Flights of Fancy Craft Time: Playlist A museum educator demonstrates fun crafts to do at home to explore air and space themes with young children https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6RlkQnoCx_UqnikM_517xQnqrkN8IBor Grade PK, Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2 Art, Astronomy, Aviation, Science

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    Flights of Fancy Story Time: The Stuff Between the Stars Author Sandra Nickel and Illustrator Aimee Sicurro discuss and read their book The Stuff Between the Stars: How Vera Rubin Discovered Most of the Universe https://youtu.be/a2fNUe5zD4w Grade PK, Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3 Art, Astronomy, People, Women

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    Flights of Fancy Story Time Playlist National Air and Space Museum offers stories for young children and their families inspired by our collection of air and space objects and historic photos. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6RlkQnoCx_URXpH-7jY2aNO7g7OdWtas Grade PK, Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3 Aircraft, Art, Astronomy, Aviation, Human spaceflight

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    Learn more Art of the Airport Tower Learn more Analyzing Art and Aesthetics (Artefacts: Studies in the History of Science and Technology)