National Air and Space Museum
The List: Smithsonian-Inspired Halloween Costumes
For all you last-minute costume shoppers, here's this year's list of Smithsonian DIY ideas
October 27, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
At Air and Space: The Final Space Shuttle Crew Is In The House
The crew of NASA's final space shuttle flight dropped by the Air and Space Museum to discuss their experiences
October 14, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Weekend Events Oct. 7-9: Native Americans and the Courts, Balloons and Blimps and Shadow Magic
This weekend, understand how the U.S. courts system has affected Native Americans, learn about the science of balloons and take in a Chinese film at the Freer gallery
October 06, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
The List: Top Eleven Things to Do this Month at the Smithsonian After Work
Date night at the Smithsonian, grab your special someone and head out to these after-hours events
October 05, 2011 |
By Jeff Campagna
Your Guide to the Falling Satellite
Hear from an Air and Space Museum expert on what to expect from tonight's satellite impact
September 23, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Events September 6-8: Zoo Photo Club, Hands-on Astronomy and ASL Art Tour
This week, learn how to photograph exotic animals, get a telescopic look at the sky, and see American Art through a new perspective
September 06, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Weekend Events August 26-28: One World, One Sky; American Sabor; Glory Days
This weekend, check out a family-friendly Sesame Street show at the planetarium, see a double feature on Latin music in America and get a book signed by a renowned aviator and author
August 25, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Weekend Events September 2-5: Tarantula Feedings, Book Signings, Harry Potter, and Labor Day
This weekend, check out a giant spider at mealtime, get a book autographed, and take advantage of your last chance to see Harry Potter in 3D
August 22, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
America — and Gary Powers — Caught Red-Handed
On this day in 1960, CIA pilot Gary Powers was shot down over the USSR. Read how a military maneuver became an international incident
August 19, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Weekend Events August 12-14: Calder Exhibition Closes, Flying Dogs, and a Scavenger Hunt
This weekend, bring your child for story time at the Air and Space Museum, play in a scavenger hunt , and catch a sculpture exhibit that's about to close
August 11, 2011 |
By Joseph Stromberg
The “Spirit of Tuskegee” Stearman Lands in DC
After a month-long trip from California to Washington, D.C., a biplane once used to train Tuskegee Airmen arrives at the Smithsonian
August 05, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
Air and Space Museum’s “Moon Man” Celebrates MTV’s 30th Anniversary
Celebrate MTV's 30th anniversary by looking back at the history of the iconic "Moon Man" statuette, and learn its surprising connection to the Smithsonian
August 01, 2011 |
By Julie Mianecki
Events August 1-5: Seasons Arts of Japan, Doll Pins, Gherman Titov, Ancient Central America, Dinner and a Movie
This week visit the Smithsonian for ExplorAsia, a craft session at Anacostia, a chance to learn about Russian cosmonaut Gherman Titov and more
August 01, 2011 |
By Brittany Dant
Wernher von Braun's V-2 Rocket
Although the Nazi "vengeance weapon" was a wartime failure, it ushered in the space age
August 2011 |
By Owen Edwards
Events July 25-29: Harry Potter, Portraits Alive, Owney, the Negro Leagues and Apollo 15
See The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 in IMAX, meet Owney the postal dog, look inside the photography of the Negro Leagues and have the chance to meet Al Worden, an Apollo 15 astronaut
July 25, 2011 |
By Brittany Dant
The List: Seeing Red? Celebrate Mars Day at Air and Space
Celebrate Mars Day this Friday at the National Air and Space Museum. The annual event pays homage to the red planet with a variety of fun and educational activities for extraterrestrials and humans alike.
July 20, 2011 |
By Ryan Reed
Events July 18-22: Journey to the Stars, Drawing, Zoo Keepers, Funk Art and Mars
This week join the Smithsonian Institution in offering you a look into the stars, a drawing work shop courtesy of the African Art Museum, National Zoo Keeper Week, a free summer concert series and Mars Day!
July 18, 2011 |
By Brittany Dant
The List: Tour de Smithsonian—Historic Bicycles Worthy of Display
As the pro cyclists in the famed Tour de France approach the Pyrenees Mountains, we suggest a break from your TV viewing of the excitement to see where you can get your bicycle fix at the Smithsonian
July 13, 2011 |
By Jeanne Maglaty
Events Post July 11-15: ExplorAsia, Addy’s World, the Goddard 1940/41 Rocket, Al Najoom and Hubble 3D
This week join the Smithsonian for a look at history of orchids in Chinese paintings, a self-guided tour of the American History Museum, an IMAX experience in space and more.
July 11, 2011 |
By Brittany Dant
Weekend Events July 8-10: Space Shuttles, the Nationals and Assassins
Watch the last space shuttle liftoff, take part in Nationals Baseball Family Day and take a peek into the Made in Hong Kong Film Festival
July 07, 2011 |
By Brittany Dant
