Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Description:
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum with a special Soar Together Family Day packed with hands-on STEM activities, live performances, demonstrations, and interactive experiences.

Families can learn to fold incredible paper airplanes with The Paper Airplane Guy, John Collins, meet children’s author Jamila Lindo during a reading of Hannah’s Dream Tower, chat with museum experts who helped transform the museum during its renovation, and enjoy Professor Wingnut, a family-friendly performance by Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater. American Sign Language interpretation will be available for select programs.

Why families love it

• Free hands-on STEM activities and demonstrations
• Learn paper airplane techniques from a world-renowned expert
• Meet a children’s author and hear a live story reading
• Enjoy interactive theater and meet museum experts
• Celebrate the museum’s milestone anniversary while exploring its exhibits

⚠️ Good to know

• Free timed-entry museum passes are required for admission
• Arrive early to participate in the full schedule of activities
• Some presentations include American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation
• Expect larger crowds due to the museum’s 50th anniversary celebration
• Public transportation is recommended because parking is limited

Best For

Families, aspiring engineers and pilots, STEM enthusiasts, elementary and middle school students, homeschool groups, and anyone interested in

Cost: Free (timed-entry passes required).