Events

Reach for the stars at College Park Aviation Museum’s Spring Home-School Day! Travel through the cosmos as we unravel the mysteries of the universe. Explore the wonders of space, from planets to galaxies, and the spacecraft that help us venture beyond our planet. Through hands-on activities, captivating crafts, and mesmerizing experiments, you’ll discover the secrets of the cosmos. This program will ignite your child’s passion for space and equip them with the knowledge to navigate the galaxy.

For more information: 301.864.6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

Enjoy a short story and craft in the gallery. These programs are designed for younger learners 5 & under. THIS MONTH: Explore aviation in the world around you! Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome.

For more information: 301.864.6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

Explore a variety of STEM and aviation-themed sciences with a short lesson and hands-on activity. Ideal for learners ages 8-12. THIS MONTH: Explore the effects of aviation on the environment. Learn about technology that makes aviation safer and more sustainable for the world around us. Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome.

For more information: 301.864.6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

Calling all Scouts! Create a mini museum, solve a preservation puzzle, and explore the collection with experts to earn a Preservation patch. This program focuses on individual Scouts and Scout troops, but all are welcome to register.

Enjoy a short story and craft in the gallery. These programs are designed for younger learners 5 & under. THIS MONTH: We’re joining museums across the globe in celebration of International Museum Day. Explore your community and dream up your very own museum. Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome.

For more information: 301.864.6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

Explore a variety of STEM and aviation-themed sciences with a short lesson and hands-on activity. Ideal for learners ages 8-12. THIS MONTH: Discover how museums celebrate their communities. Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome.

For more information: 301.864.6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

Enjoy a short story and craft in the gallery. These programs are designed for younger learners 5 & under. THIS MONTH: Join us for a reading of Spider in a Glider, by Lesley Sims! Dive into the enchanting story, then let your imagination soar as guests craft adorable pompom spiders and help them take flight on their own paper airplane gliders. Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome.

For more information: 301.864.6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

Explore a variety of STEM and aviation-themed sciences with a short lesson and hands-on activity. Ideal for learners ages 8-12. THIS MONTH: Young explorers will uncover the mysteries of prehistoric skies, discovering fascinating facts about flying dinosaurs. Participants will then craft their own dinosaur fossils. Prepare for a journey where learning about dinosaurs takes flight! Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome.

For more information: 301.864.6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

Enjoy a short story and craft in the gallery. These programs are designed for younger learners 5 & under. THIS MONTH: Did you know that the first successful balloon flight in the United States happened right here in Maryland? In 1784, Edward Warren was the first passenger in a successful hot air balloon journey. Learn about this historic flight in the book The Amazing Air Balloon, by Jean Van Leeuwen, and celebrate the aviation first by creating your hot air balloon! Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome.

For more information: 301.864.6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

Explore a variety of STEM and aviation-themed sciences with a short lesson and hands-on activity. Ideal for learners ages 8-12. THIS MONTH: College Park is home to the oldest continuously operating airport in the world. With that record, we have a lot of aviation history to celebrate at our airport. Participants will learn about the many ‘firsts’ that happened right here at CPA and then get the chance to design and model their own airfields of the future. Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome.
For more information: 301.864.6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

Enjoy a short story and craft in the gallery. These programs are designed for younger learners 5 & under. THIS MONTH: Come listen to a reading of Mae Among the Stars, by Roda Ahmed and immerse yourself in this inspiring story about following your dreams with hard work and determination. Learners will then be able to craft their own tissue paper Earth inspired by the book’s beautiful illustrations by Stasia Burrington. Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome.
For more information: 301.864.6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

Explore a variety of STEM and aviation-themed sciences with a short lesson and hands-on activity. Ideal for learners ages 8-12. THIS MONTH: Discover the colors of the cosmos! In this program, budding astronomers will learn about the electromagnetic spectrum and how we see our universe. Then, ignite their creativity as they make their very own galaxy slime filled with stars. Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome.
For more information: 301.864.6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com