Calendar of Events

Join us in-person for a regular selection of lectures, author Q&As, special presentations, 21+ events and so much more! Check back often as new additions are made to the calendar every week.

Featured Event

Apr 11 2026 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Yuri's Night

Our annual Yuri's Night space party transforms the Museum into a 21+ intergalactic nightclub celebrating real and imagined spaceflight with music, dancing, cosplay, art and astrotalk.

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Yuri's Night

Our annual Yuri's Night space party transforms the Museum into a 21+ intergalactic nightclub celebrating real and imagined spaceflight with music, dancing, cosplay, art and astrotalk.

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Open Daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The Museum is closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

FREE Admission on the first Thursday of every month: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Today This Weekend

25 Feb 2026

Feb 25 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Member Docent Tour2/25/2026

Enhance your next visit to The Museum of Flight by joining us for a one-hour, Docent-led tour available just for Museum Members! This tour is perfect...

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Feb 25 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Member Docent Tour2/25/2026

Enhance your next visit to The Museum of Flight by joining us for a one-hour, Docent-led tour available just for Museum Members! This tour is perfect...

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28 Feb 2026

Feb 28 | 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Valerie Neal Presents On a Mission2/28/2026

Hear from Valerie Neal about the history of American women in spaceflight during a talk about her book, On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of U.S. Women Astronauts.

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Feb 28 | 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Valerie Neal Presents On a Mission2/28/2026

Hear from Valerie Neal about the history of American women in spaceflight during a talk about her book, On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of U.S. Women Astronauts.

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03 Mar 2026

Mar 03 | 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM

Aeronautical Science Pathway Program Info Night3/3/2026

Calling all high school Sophomores and Juniors! Join an Info Night for Aeronautical Science Pathway and jumpstart a career in aviation.

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Mar 03 | 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM

Aeronautical Science Pathway Program Info Night3/3/2026

Calling all high school Sophomores and Juniors! Join an Info Night for Aeronautical Science Pathway and jumpstart a career in aviation.

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05 Mar 2026

Mar 05 | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

FREE First Thursdays3/5/2026

On the first Thursday of each month, the Museum stays open late – and admission is FREE 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

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Mar 05 | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

FREE First Thursdays3/5/2026

On the first Thursday of each month, the Museum stays open late – and admission is FREE 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

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Mar 05 | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Spacesuit Design Contest Workshops3/5/2026

Join us during Free First Thursdays for ideas and help to design your spacesuit for this year's Spacesuit Design Contest.

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Mar 05 | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Spacesuit Design Contest Workshops3/5/2026

Join us during Free First Thursdays for ideas and help to design your spacesuit for this year's Spacesuit Design Contest.

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06 Mar 2026

Mar 06 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Member Movie: Top Gun (1986)3/6/2026

Join us for our next Member Movie, Top Gun!Synopsis: The Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School is where the best of the best train to refine...

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Mar 06 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Member Movie: Top Gun (1986)3/6/2026

Join us for our next Member Movie, Top Gun!Synopsis: The Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School is where the best of the best train to refine...

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Every Saturday and Sunday

Weekend Family Workshops

Immerse yourself in hands-on, family experiences investigating science, engineering and aerospace topics in fun and surprising ways!

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Every Sunday thru Friday at 1:00 PM

Storytelling

Epic tales of personal heroism and the daily adventures of modern pilots, astronauts and crews.

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Every Saturday at 1:00 PM

Aerospace Update

A weekly recap of the latest news in astronomy, aviation, and spaceflight from our own experts.

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