Art
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum is home to one of the largest art collections at the Smithsonian Institution—a fact that surprises many. From airline advertisement posters to paintings inspired by the Apollo program, the Museum features a wide range of different types of artwork.
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Deep dives
On demand
January 29, 2022
January 20, 2022
From the Collection
Exhibitions
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
On View Exhibition
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Upcoming Exhibition
Learning Resources
Activity/Lab
My Path: Pulling the Rip Chord, My path through Music (Jared Leidich)
Listen to the music of Jared Leidich, Suit Systems Lead Engineer for Alan Eustace's world record skydive. Be sure to turn up the volume.
Grade Level
Grade 5,
Grade 6,
Grade 7,
Grade 8 and
Grade 9
Topics
Art,
Human spaceflight,
Life sciences,
People,
Science and
Technology and Engineering
Leader
Student
Rights
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Activity/Lab
Flights of Fancy Story Time: The Stuff Between the Stars"
Author Sandra Nickel and Illustrator Aimee Sicurro discuss and read their book The Stuff Between the Stars: How Vera Rubin Discovered Most of the Universe
Grade Level
Grade PK,
Grade K,
Grade 1,
Grade 2 and
Grade 3
Topics
Art,
Astronomy,
People and
Women
Leader
Student,
Teacher and
Parent/Caregiver
Rights
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Activity/Lab
My Path: Pulling the Rip Chord; My path through Music (Jared Leidich)
Listen to the music of Jared Leidich; Suit Systems Lead Engineer for Alan Eustace's world record skydive. Be sure to turn up the volume.
Grade Level
Grade 5,
Grade 6,
Grade 7,
Grade 8 and
Grade 9
Topics
Art,
Human spaceflight,
Life sciences,
People,
Science and
Technology and Engineering
Leader
Student
Rights
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Lecture
Air and Space Live Chat: Teacher Tips Live Chat: The Intersection of Art and Science
Do you want to learn about the intersection of art and science? This episode included a conversation with Museum and classroom educators.
Topics
Art and
Science
Leader
Student and
Teacher
Rights
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Lecture
What’s New in Aerospace: Music & Space: The Importance of Music and Spaceflight
NASA Astronaut Col. Fred Gregory and Dr. Michael Nickens from George Mason University discuss the integral role music plays here on Earth and beyond.
Grade Level
Grade 6,
Grade 8,
Grade 9,
Grade 10,
Grade 7,
Grade 11,
Grade 12,
Grades 13-14,
Grades 15-16 and
Grades 17-20
Topics
Spaceflight and
Art
Leader
Student,
Teacher,
Parent/Caregiver and
Other
Rights
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Lecture
Air and Space Live Chat: Moon Photography (Tom Watters Jennifer Levausser)
Join museum curators to learn about Moon photography from the Apollo missions to today!
Topics
Art,
Moon (Earth) and
Apollo program
Leader
Student and
Teacher
Rights
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