For Air and Space: not even the sky is the limit. Delve into resources that spark learners' curiosity and ignite their aviation and aerospace adventure. 

Explore our resources for educators, parents and caregivers, and learners from pre-K through high school. 

Highlighted Theme: Computers in Daily Life

An illustrated image showing the Earth shushing satellites, with the text "Story Time: Shhh, Satellites."

Story Time Video: Shh, Satellites

In this original story, satellites are making lots of noise orbiting the Earth while its trying to sleep. 

A craft imagining a satellite, made out of pink, purple, and gold paper. The text on the page reads: "Flutter Flyer, My Satellite, tracks changing tree cover & butterfly populations, sensor, receiving antenna, transmitter antenna, housing, camera, solar array, data center."

Craft: Build a Satellite

Create your own satellite using craft materials. 

A paper chain made of pink and green loops, representing binary code. It sits draped over a table.

Craft: Binary Code Chain

Write your name in the language of computers. 

A young visitor constructs an eclipse viewer while helped by his guardians and museum staff.

Family Day: Computers in Everyday Life

December 13
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Discover how computers help us navigate our world—from smart homes to space shuttles.

A young man with light brown skin and curly hair wearing a red polo talks to a family with adults and children of all ages, all looking at objects on a cart--except for one young boy who looks up reverently at the Explainer.

Programs and Virtual Learning

Interactive programs, activities, and on demand videos for learners of all ages. 

Four young girls hunch over a tablet, working on a problem.

Learning Resources

Easy to find resources, filtered by topic, grade level, language, and format.

A young Black woman in a red polo holds out a hula hoop. A few feet back a young boy is captured in motion, having just flown a paper airplane. The plane zooms between the two.

Plan a Field Trip

Students explore aviation and space history with a day outside the classroom. 

An educator in a blue polo shirt leans close to the table focusing on a task.

Educator Professional Development

Our teacher resources empower educators to enhance their teaching and inspire their students.