Connect to aviation and space in unique ways with a variety of programs and activities we offer—both onsite and online. 

Onsite Programs

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Visiting with a Group

Field Trip Programs Available by Reservation for Groups

We offer unique field trip programs for groups visiting either Museum location.

From story times for young learners, to hands on labs and science demonstrations for learners from kindergarten through high school—there is something for any group. 

Reserve a Program for Your Field Trip

Join Regularly Scheduled Onsite Programs

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Story Time

Take to the skies or travel to far away planets with stories and crafts for young learners.

Both Locations

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Planetarium Shows

Explore an unrivaled view of the cosmos.

Location: Museum in Washington, DC

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Science Demonstrations

Interactive staff-led, hands-on activities. 

Location: Museum in Washington, DC

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Soar Together

Family days that uniquely connect young learners to aviation and space.

Both Locations

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Aviation Explorers

Summer Camp

Participate in this one-of-a-kind free camp introducing middle-school students to the science of flight and exposing them to careers in aviation.

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Virtual Programs

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Bring the Museum to You

Virtual Programs Available by Reservation for Groups

Bring the Museum to your group through these unique virtual programs for learners of all ages, from story times to science demonstrations.

Connect with Museum experts and resources through these programs delivered virtually to learners anywhere in the world.

These programs are intended for groups of 10 or more. 

Reserve a Virtual Program for Groups
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Free Virtual Planetarium Shows

Every month, join us for a facilitated journey to explore Earth's sky. Discover how patterns and motions of the Solar System affect our everyday lives. 

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Story Time

Take to the skies or travel to far away planets with stories and crafts for young learners. 

On Demand Videos

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How Things Fly Demonstrations

Learn about the forces of flight in these short videos. 

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STEM in 30

A video series for middle school students exploring unexpected intersections of air and space with everyday life.

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Story Time and Other Videos for Young Learners

Original stories and foot-tapping music videos for young learners. 

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird

More to Watch On Demand

Explore our full on demand library and sort by topic or program. 

Activities

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Airplane Anatomy

Learn about the similarities between the first airplane and modern airplanes.

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Craft Time

Follow along with these air and space inspired craft activities.

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Geography from Space

Using clues, challenge yourself to identify geographic locations on the Earth based on an image from above.

How Things Fly

How Things Fly

Hone your skills on how things fly and explore the four forces of flight via in-depth online interactives.

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Music in the Air

Listen to music inspired by the early days of flight.

Pilot Pals

Pilot Pals

An interactive game about aviation, space, and weather for early learners.

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Soar Together

Family activities that uniquely connect young learners to aviation and space.