Our new temporary exhibit Chasing Horizons chronicles women’s achievements from early balloon flights to work on the International Space Station. Many fascinating and little known stories will be shared along with photos, personal artifacts and archival films. Now open.
Friday, October 29, 2010 4pm - 9pm
Bring the kids to the Museum as the whole family will be scared silly with safe and fun activities that will leave you in stitches!
Pitch, yaw, and roll through fun, active, and hands-on activities. Three different hands-on aviation learning programs geared for children from pre-K to 6th grade.
All Day
In remembrance of the 70th anniversary history’s first major battle to be decided purely in the air—the Battle of Britain—The Museum of Flight presents a day of special presentations. General admission to all programs is $10, ($5 for Museum members), and does not include admission to Museum galleries.
Museum Docent Barry Latter gives a personal tour of the types of aircraft flown in the Battle of Britain.
2 pm
The Museum’s resident acting troupe, Amazing Skies Theater, presents the great air battle from the perspective of a family whose lives are forever changed by it.
Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian Media in which participating museums across the country open their doors for free to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, The Museum of Flight honors Museum Day Tickets for free admission to the Museum.
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