In Person: March 14, 2026 | Virtual: Launches March 13, 2026
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, and Presented Online
Free, Timed-Entry Passes Required
Get a hands-on understanding of rockets in honor of 100th anniversary of Robert Goddard's first liquid-fueled rocket.
Onsite Family Day
Saturday, March 14 from 10 am to 2 pm
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Enjoy a rocket-themed day of hands-on building, make-and-take activities, and family-friendly science.
- Make and launch straw rockets.
- Explore how fins, mass, and noses affect flight.
- Enjoy Meet an Expert stations, a kids book talk, and story time.
American Sign Language interpretation available for kids book talk and story time.
Activities to Do Anywhere
Enjoy activities like videos and hands-on demonstrations learners of all ages can do at home.
100 Years Since Robert H. Goddard's First Liquid Fueled Rocket
Goddard launched the first liquid fuel-rocket on March 16, 1926. Years earlier, the Smithsonian published his pamphlet A Method of Reaching Extreme Altitudes. In it he suggested that a solid-fuel rocket could reach the Moon.
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National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
650 Jefferson Drive SW. Washington, DC 20560
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We rely on the generous support of donors, sponsors, members, and other benefactors to share the history and impact of aviation and spaceflight, educate the public, and inspire future generations. With your help, we can continue to preserve and safeguard the world’s most comprehensive collection of artifacts representing the great achievements of flight and space exploration.