Presented Online
February 7, 2025 | 10 am and 1 pm
Soar Together Family Day: What Makes a Place Livable?
In Person: February 8, 2025 | Virtual: Launches February 7, 2025
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC and Presented Online
What makes a place liveable?
Join us for an exciting family day and online activities that explores that question.
From our own homes to the far reaches of the cosmos, we'll dive into the science of habitability—what it takes for a place to support life, whether on Earth or beyond.
In Person Family Day
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Saturday, February 8 from 10 AM to 2 PM
Free | Timed-entry passes required
Engage in hands-on activities, storytime, and imaginative explorations about exoplanets—planets outside our solar system.
Meet experts from our Museum, ask them your questions, and find out how scientists are searching for new worlds where life might exist.
We'll have activities for all ages as we imagine what makes a perfect place to live, both here and in the stars!
Online Storytime: Goldilocks in Space
Online
Friday, February 7 at 10 AM and 1 PM
Free | Registration Required
Join us as we read Goldilocks in Space by Peter Bently, illustrated by Chris Jevons, a fairy tale with a futuristic twist. After the reading, we'll do an activity together!
Register for 10 AM Story Time Register for 1 PM Story Time
ASL interpretation will be provided.
Activities To Do Anywhere
Online
New Activities Launch Friday, February 7
Free
Enjoy activities like videos and hands-on demonstrations learners of all ages can do at home.
Sponsored by
Northrop Grumman
How to attend
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
6th St. and Independence Ave SW. Washington, DC 20560
Online
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