As part of a weekend of space activities, visitors can expect an exciting after-hours gathering at the museum, featuring a Star-Gaze with telescopes (weather permitting). More details will be available at www.nationalmuseum.af.mil as the event nears.

Commemorate the 70th anniversary of the famous Doolittle Raid, known for the huge morale boost it provided to Americans during the Second World War. Also features storytime and aerospace demonstration stations. Visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil for more information.

Tours, hands-on workshops and activities for home school students. Advanced registration required. Visit http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/education/homeschool/index.asp for more information.

Celebrate spring with kites! Watch fascinating demonstrations of the incredible art of indoor kite flying and build and fly your own kite. Also features storytime and aerospace demonstration stations. Visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil for more information.

Learn the basics of orbital mechanics as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of John Glenn becoming the first American to orbit the earth, the birthdays of Galileo and Copernicus, and the anniversary of the first GPS satellite. Also features storytime and aerospace demonstration stations. Visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil for more information.

Commemorate the anniversary of the Mars Rovers by learning about the exciting field of robotics! Also features storytime and aerospace demonstration stations. Visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil for more information.

Commemorate the anniversary of the world’s first heavier-than-air flight by learning about the Wright brothers and their incredible invention. Children can make paper aviation-oriented holiday ornaments. Also features storytime and aerospace demonstration stations. Visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil for more information.

Parents, students, and professionals are cordially invited to meet teachers, parents, students, and administrators to learn about ETC's educational program. Tour our facilities and see what ETC has to offer your student! ETC is an independent 1:1 school for grades K-12.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAD! EACH PARTY (FRIDAY OR SATURDAY) IS AT 6:00pm - 8:00 pm. PLAY CHRISTMAS GAMES, HEAR HOLIDAY STORIES, MAKE WINTER CRAFTS, HAVE SPECIAL REFRESHMENTS AND VISIT WITH OUR LIVE ANIMALS. TALK WITH SANTA ! PARENTS - BRING YOUR CAMERAS! WEAR YOUR FAVORITE PJ'S AND BRING YOUR FAVORITE BLANKIE AND TEDDY BEAR. SPACE IS LIMITED - RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY 4:30 PM, WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 7.