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.
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.
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One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Thursdays and Sundays at 10:30 am
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.
Topics: AstronomyStarsSolar System
Story Time
Story Time: Lisa's Airplane Trip
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Thursdays in January 2025 at 11:00 am
Join us for a reading of Lisa’s Airplane Trip by Anne Gutman and find out what happens when little Lisa goes on an airplane across the ocean by herself for the first time.
Topics: Commercial aviationAviation
Family Day
Soar Together Family Activities: Cultural Astronomy
Presented Online
Virtual: Launches January 10, 2025
What is your connection to the sky? Join us for activities that explore how people around the world combine science and stories to make sense of the world they live in by observing the sky.
Topics: AstronomyPeopleSociety and Culture
Story Time
Story Time: How Raven Stole the Sun
Presented Online
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Listen to the story How Raven Stole the Sun, a story told by the Tlingit people of Pacific Northwest North America to explain how the sun, moon, and stars came to be.
Topics: AstronomySociety and CulturePeopleSun
Astronomy Program
Observe the Sun
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, weather permitting.
Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope.
Topics: AstronomyTelescopesSun
Astronomy Program
Virtual Planetarium Show
Presented Online
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Join us for a tour of the night sky and learn how to make your own connections to the stars and planets.
Topics: AstronomySolar System
Astronomy Program
The Sky Tonight: Live Planetarium Show
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
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Get to know the night sky in this free, live planetarium show.
Topics: AstronomyStarsSolar System
Astronomy Program
Second Saturday Sungazing
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
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Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope.
Topics: AstronomyTelescopesSun
Astronomy Program
Observe the Sun
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, weather permitting.
Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope.
Topics: AstronomyTelescopesSun
Astronomy Program
Stargazing at the Udvar-Hazy Center
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
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Enjoy views of the planets, Moon, stars, and other objects in our night sky, weather permitting.