For Air and Space: not even the sky is the limit. Delve into resources that spark learners' curiosity and ignite their aviation and aerospace adventure. 

Explore our resources for educators, parents and caregivers, and learners from pre-K through high school. 

Highlighted Theme: Computers in Daily Life

A young visitor constructs an eclipse viewer while helped by his guardians and museum staff.

Family Day: Computers in Everyday Life

December 13
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Discover how computers help us navigate our world—from smart homes to space shuttles.

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Family Activities: Computers in Everyday Life

Launches December 12
Online

Learn more about computers with these family-friendly activities you can do anywhere.

SABRE

From Check In to the Flight Deck

Discover how computers have transformed commercial flight. 

CRAY-1 Supercomputer

Cray 1A Super Computer

Watch this short video of a curator explaining why this isn't the type of computer you're used to. 

A young man with light brown skin and curly hair wearing a red polo talks to a family with adults and children of all ages, all looking at objects on a cart--except for one young boy who looks up reverently at the Explainer.

Programs and Virtual Learning

Interactive programs, activities, and on demand videos for learners of all ages. 

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Learning Resources

Easy to find resources, filtered by topic, grade level, language, and format.

A young Black woman in a red polo holds out a hula hoop. A few feet back a young boy is captured in motion, having just flown a paper airplane. The plane zooms between the two.

Plan a Field Trip

Students explore aviation and space history with a day outside the classroom. 

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Educator Professional Development

Our teacher resources empower educators to enhance their teaching and inspire their students.