National Air and Space Museum

As a public health precaution, this lecture has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a future date. More information. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission, National Air and...

A century ago there was a "Great Debate" among astronomers if galaxies exist. Today, a new debate has arisen: How old is the Universe? Join Wendy Freedman, John and Marion Sullivan University Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Chicago, as she explores the options in this newest and most fascinating question.  

Use our telescopes to observe the night sky, weather permitting.

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, STEM in 30 will take a look at how the airplane contributed to the Allied victory over the Axis powers in World War II. In this episode, we will feature collections and stories from the World War II Museum in New Orleans and will showcase students’...

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