Story Time
Joins us for a reading of Violet the Pilot by Steve Breen and learn about inventive people who have designed and built their own aircraft, just as Violet did.
Lecture
Sixty years ago this fall, Lt. Cmdr. Porter Halyburton’s McDonnell F-4B Phantom was struck by anti-aircraft artillery while flying over North Vietnam. Join us as Halyburton delivers a candid talk about his seven years as a prisoner of war.
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.
Astronomy Program
Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope.
Astronomy Program
Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope.
Lecture
Often called Earth's twin, there is much debate over Venus' status as a watery world: If Venus had oceans, where did all that water go?
Astronomy Program
Take a look through our telescopes while you're out and about in Washington, DC, weather permitting.
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
Joins us for a reading of Violet the Pilot by Steve Breen and learn about inventive people who have designed and built their own aircraft, just as Violet did.
Astronomy Program
Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope.