Our Emmy nominated series, STEM in 30, unpacks science and history in engaging ways designed for middle school learners in 30 minute episodes. New episodes are released every month followed by a live chat, but you can watch previous episodes anytime.
Stem in 30
Presented Online February 11, 2021 | 1:00pmAir and Space Live Chat: Mars
Presented Online Available starting February 4, 2021Perseverance: What it Takes to Explore the Red Planet
Presented Online January 28, 2021 | 1:00pmAir and Space Live Chat: Astronaut Communication
Presented Online January 21, 2021 | 1:00pmAir and Space Live Chat: Aviation History
Presented Online January 14, 2021 | 1:00pmAir and Space Live Chat: Space History
Presented Online Available starting January 7, 2021Communication is Key: National History Day 2021
Presented Online December 10, 2020 | 1:00pmAir and Space Live Chat: The United States Navy Blue Angels
Presented Online Available starting December 3The Need for Speed: TOPGUN and Naval Aviation!
Presented Online Available starting November 5At Home in Space: The International Space Station at 20
Presented Online October 8, 2020 | 1:00pmAir and Space Live Chat: Balloons
Presented Online Available starting October 1Pushing the Envelope: The Art and Science of Ballooning
Presented Online September 10, 2020 | 1:00pmAir and Space Live Chat: Women in World War II
Through the National Air and Space Museum's virtual story times, we offer stories for young children and their families inspired by our collection of air and space objects and historic photos. In Flights of Fancy, educators Ann Caspari and Diane Kidd tell stories, do sketches, and demonstrate crafts that you can enjoy together at home. "Pilot Pals" explores pioneering pilots and aircrafts through fun characters your little ones will love.
Flights of Fancy
Presented Online March 9, 2021, at 11 amStory Time: At the Air Show
Presented Online February 9, 2021, at 11 amStory Time: Mo the Mars Man
Presented Online January 12, 2021 | 11:00amStory Time: Three Friends' Alien Adventure
Presented Online Watch On DemandStory Time: Fly and Float
Presented Online Watch On Demand AnytimeStory Time: Building Our Home Among the Stars
Presented Online Watch On DemandMission to Mars
Presented Online Watch On DemandHomebuilt Airplanes
Presented Online Watch On DemandFamily of the Sun
Presented Online Watch On DemandThe Incredible Balloon Flight to Dizzying Heights
Presented Online Watch On DemandBarnstorming Pilots, Flying Circuses and Air Shows
Presented Online Watch On DemandThree High-Flying Friends
Presented Online Watch On DemandBessie Coleman
Flights of Fancy Storytime is made possible through the generous support of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.
Pilot Pals
Presented Online Watch On DemandCornelius Coffey
Presented Online Watch On DemandFlying Across the Country
Presented Online Watch On DemandAir Racers
Presented Online Watch On DemandAmelia Earhart's Lockheed Vega