
Astronomy Program
In this free planetarium show, join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from "Zhima Jie," the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street.
Join us for in-person and online events. We have events going on at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, at the Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA, around the DC Metropolitan area, and online.
Astronomy Program
In this free planetarium show, join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from "Zhima Jie," the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street.
Story Time
Join us for a reading of Yellow Copter by Kersten Hamilton and learn about how helicopters can be used in rescue missions, for firefighting, for traffic and more!
Astronomy Program
Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope, weather permitting.
Astronomy Program
Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope.
Astronomy Program
Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope, weather permitting.
Astronomy Program
Enjoy views of the planets, Moon, stars, and other objects in our night sky, weather permitting.
Family Day
Join us for a family day that is all about our Sun, a dynamic star that can produce big eruptions, such as solar flares. Right now the Sun is at "solar maximum," a period when it becomes extra active every 11 years.
Story Time
Join us for a reading of Yellow Copter by Kersten Hamilton and learn about how helicopters can be used in rescue missions, for firefighting, for traffic and more!
Astronomy Program
In this free planetarium show, join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from "Zhima Jie," the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street.