Revisit the first lunar landing in gripping real-time as we highlight its most perilous and triumphant moments.
On July 16, 1969, hundreds of thousands of spectators and an army of reporters gathered at Cape Kennedy to witness one of the great spectacles of the century: the launch of Apollo 11. Over the next few days, the world watched on with wonder and rapture as humankind prepared for its "one giant leap" onto the moon--and into history.
In the film The Day We Walked on the Moon witness this incredible day, presented through stunning, remastered footage and interviews that take you behind-the-scenes and inside the spacecraft, Mission Control, and the homes of the astronauts’ families.
Enjoy free screenings of Smithsonian Channel films during Free First Thursdays this summer!
Event Details
Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Film will play on a loop.)
This event occurs during July's Free First Thursday where admission is free from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Rating: TV PG
Runtime: 45-minutes
