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Check weather conditions before heading to the mall
Use provided solar-safe equipment for eye protection
Reserve timed entry tickets online in advance

Get a closer look at the sun during this daytime observing event. Safely view solar activity through specialized equipment designed for observing our nearest star.

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  • astronomy education
  • family-friendly science
  • space exploration
  • interactive learning
  • Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
  • Southwest Washington
  • Washington

Coming up at Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

  • Anticipated Re-Opening: Galleries at the National Air and Space Museum

    Anticipated Re-Opening: Galleries at the National Air and Space Museum

    Sat Nov 14, 10am

    Aviation & space history

  • Sungazing

    Sungazing

    Sat Nov 14, 12pm

    Staring at the sun, safely

  • Observe the Sun

    Observe the Sun

    Sat Nov 14, 12pm

    Sun‑gazing telescope

Upcoming nearby

  • The Phillips Plays

    The Phillips Plays

    Sat Nov 14, 10am

    Northwest Washington

    Family art program

  • Korean Jap Chae + Scallion Pancake with Chef Wilma

    Korean Jap Chae + Scallion Pancake with Chef Wilma

    Sat Nov 14, 11am

    Capitol Hill

    Hands-on Korean cooking class

  • D.C. Zinefest: A Celebration of Zine Culture in the DMV

    D.C. Zinefest: A Celebration of Zine Culture in the DMV

    Sat Nov 14, 11am

    Northwest Washington

    Independent zine festival

  • Art in the Garden: Recycled Materials Crafting

    Art in the Garden: Recycled Materials Crafting

    Sat Nov 14, 12:30pm

    Washington

    Recycled materials craft workshop

  • Cozy Fall Cleanup & Sip + Paint

    Cozy Fall Cleanup & Sip + Paint

    Sat Nov 14, 1pm

    Northwest Washington

    Cleanup and sip-and-paint

  • Aquaponics 101

    Aquaponics 101

    Sun Nov 15, 5:30pm

    Edgewood

    Aquaponics workshop and tastings

  • NMWA Nights November

    NMWA Nights November

    Wed Nov 18, 5:30pm

    Northwest Washington

    After-hours museum arts night

  • Holiday Sides with Marianne Tshihamba – Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts, Lemon Roasted Potatoes, Fennel Salad with Apples and Radishes

    Holiday Sides with Marianne Tshihamba – Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts, Lemon Roasted Potatoes, Fennel Salad with Apples and Radishes

    Wed Nov 18, 6pm

    Capitol Hill

    Holiday cooking class

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  • Pubkey

    Pubkey

    804 m away

    Northwest Washington

    Bitcoin bar & event hub

  • Altair DC

    Altair DC

    1.2 km away

    Northwest Washington

    Elemental dining under the stars

  • All That Jazz

    All That Jazz

    1.3 km away

    Southwest Waterfront

    Live jazz and dining