National Air and Space Museum

Museum staff read stories about famous aviators, hot-air balloon flights, trips to Mars, characters visible in the night sky, or creatures that have their own wings.

Become an astronomer and observe the skies with a telescope, even during the day!

Join us for Making STEM Magic, a new program that introduces young visitors to engineering in a fun and creative way. Design a circuit and learn more about electricity in our October challenge. 

Flying Circus, the newest edition of Smithsonian TechQuest, is set in the thrilling era of aviation when daring pilots zoomed across the sky and airplane designers pushed boundaries. 

Museum staff read stories about famous aviators, hot-air balloon flights, trips to Mars, characters visible in the night sky, or creatures that have their own wings.