National Air and Space Museum
Neil Armstrong’s Gloves and Visor from Moon Mission Go on View at Udvar-Hazy Center
Brought out from storage, two objects from the first mission to the moon reflect Armstrong's enduring legacy
September 05, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Godspeed, Neil Armstrong — A Curator From the Air and Space Museum Reflects on the Astronaut’s Life
Senior curator of the Air and Space museum remembers the man who united a country and walked on the moon
August 27, 2012 |
By Guest Blogger
Events August 21-23: A Pilot’s Journey, Olympic Trivia and Conservation Clinics
This week, learn more about the Tuskegee Airmen, test your Olympic trivia and learn how to care for your heirlooms
August 20, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events August 10-12: Date Night, Super Science Saturday, The Story of the Earth
Start the weekend off with a date night at the Freer Gallery, then enjoy Super Science Saturday at the Udvar-Hazy Center and learn about the Earth with author Robert Hazen.
August 09, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Events July 20-22: Living Earth Festival, Movie Day, Book Signings at Air and Space
This weekend, celebrate Earth, have a movie day and check out some super cool planes at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
July 19, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Events July 17-19: Virtual Caving, Air Force Strings and a Tribute to Thelonius Monk
This week at the Smithsonian: take a virtual tour beneath the earth's surface, see the Air Force Strings perform and honor the genius of Thelonius Monk.
July 16, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Smithsonian Gets Google Mapped
Smithsonian and Google Maps launched an easy to use application Tuesday providing step by step directions inside 17 museums and the National Zoo.
July 11, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Mars Day Preview with Geologist Dr. John Grant
Get ready for the Air and Space Museum's Mars Day July 13 with geologist Dr. John Grant discussing new findings, The Martian Chronicles and why he loves Mars Day.
July 11, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Fifty Years Ago Today, the First Communications Satellite was Launched into Space
On this date in 1962, Telstar was launched, ushering in a new era of communications technology
July 10, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Events July 3-5: Flag Folding, Celebrate the Fourth, Explore the Heirloom Garden
Kick off the Fourth of July celebration this week with flag folding, a concert and a tour of the Heirloom Garden.
July 02, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Insider Tips for the Tourists in Town
Think you know all of the cool sights on the Mall? We bet you'll find these insider tips from the Institution helpful this tourist season.
June 29, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
At the Portrait Gallery: “One Life: Amelia Earhart” Opens 75 Years After Her Disappearance
“One Life: Amelia Earhart” takes visitors on a clockwise journey around the one-room exhibit, a thoughtful, deliberate selection of photographs, artwork and memorabilia documents an extraordinary life.
June 29, 2012 |
By Kat J. McAlpine
Appreciation: Science Fiction Giant Ray Bradbury
Planetary geologist Jim Zimbelman reflects on Ray Bradbury's legacy
June 07, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Events June 5-7: Transit of Venus, Living Portraits, and Ai WeiWei
This week, watch the transit of Venus, take a "living portrait," and explore the work of Chinese dissident artist Ai WeiWei.
June 04, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Capturing the Moment: A Rainbow this Morning on The National Mall
Smithsonian Institution staff photographer Eric Long captured the moment this morning on his way to work
May 23, 2012 |
By Beth Py-Lieberman
Events May 22-24: Shade-Grown Coffee, Public Observatory Project, and Tot Rock
This week, try a cup of organic shade-grown coffee, see spots on the sun, and bring your toddlers to rock out with Shine and the Moonbeams.
May 21, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Transforming War and Trauma Experiences Through the Arts
As a part of the Arts, Military + Healing: A Collaborative Initiative, this week-long event brings veterans, artists and civilians together to make art from their experiences with war.
May 11, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Discovery Parks for Good at the Udvar-Hazy Center
An official ceremony and a weekend of space-shuttle activities welcome Discovery to its new home
April 20, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Events April 20-22: Draw and Discover at Dusk, Welcome Discovery, Earth Day Party for the Planet
This weekend learn to draw at the American Art Museum, visit the space shuttle Discovery and celebrate Earth Day with the National Zoo.
April 19, 2012 |
By Kelly Smith
Discovery Touches Down at Dulles International Airport
The shuttle has landed.
April 17, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
