Which way to adventure? The Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum invites families to Soar Together Family Day: Maps & Navigation at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly!
On Saturday, November 14, 2026, visitors will discover how people find their way — to school, across the country, through the skies, and even to another planet. The day features hands-on activities, conversations with experts, and navigation and mapmaking experiences.
Along the way, kids and kids-at-heart will learn how location, direction, and route planning connect everyday travel with aviation and space exploration — from how pilots navigate the skies to how scientists map the Moon, Mars, and other worlds.
Even better, the center’s Second Saturday Sun-viewing program takes place the same day.
Get to know this destination! Commonly known as the Udvar-Hazy Center, the National Air and Space Museum’s Chantilly location showcases the history and science of aviation, spaceflight, planetary science, and more. Visitors can see nearly 2,000 aviation artifacts and over 900 treasures from space, including the Space Shuttle Discovery and the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird.
Admission is free; parking at the Udvar-Hazy Center is $15.
Details:
Website
Date:
Nov 14, 2026
Cost:
Free Admission ∙ $15 Parking
Location:
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center ∙ Chantilly, VA
Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.
