Come & Explore Our New & Improved Spaces!

The new Space Exploration Gallery and Adventures in Early Learners Gallery The SPACE (Smile, Play, Achieve, Create, Explore), invites you to celebrate the spirit of exploration through state-of-the-art, interactive exhibits that explore our solar system! Come and enjoy our galleries that are designed for explorers of all ages!

Also, check out unique space flight artifacts such as the Apollo 12 Command Module and tons of historic aircraft

Sigma Series Lectures

The Sigma Series Lectures, presented by NASA Langley Research Center and hosted at the Virginia Air & Space Science Center in downtown Hampton, provide an opportunity to the general public to learn more about science and technology subjects. Lectures are the first Tuesday of every month and, unless otherwise indicated, the starting time for all lectures is 7:30 pm.

Sigma Series lectures are open to the general public at no charge.

For more information on Sigma Series please visit their website at: colloqsigma.larc.nasa.gov

IMAX Theatre

The Blue Angels

The Blue Angels have been captivating audiences nationwide and worldwide for over 75 years. IMAX Entertainment is proud to present a thrilling new abridged version of the documentary “The Blue Angels,” offering an unparalleled experience with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron. Now showing in IMAX at the Virginia Air and Space Museum, this Filmed For IMAX® documentary immerses viewers directly into the cockpit for a first-hand view of the Blue Angels’ precise maneuvers. The breathtaking aerial shots showcase the stunning maneuvers that have earned them their place as the world’s premier jet team.

Space: The New Frontier

Journey back to the Golden Age of Space and experience a new era of exploration in “Space: The New Frontier.” This awe-inspiring film showcases humankind’s most ambitious dreams for spaceflight, from self-assembling habitats to lunar missions and commercial space stations. Join visionary innovators and courageous explorers as they redefine humanity’s role in space, inspiring new generations to see the universe in a whole new light. Don’t miss your chance to witness history in the making on our Giant Screen — only at the Virginia Air and Space Science Center!

Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit

In 2013, a critical life-support system on the International Space Station failed, requiring an immediate spacewalk to fix it. NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy made the repair and saved the Space Station. As an astronaut, he was trained extensively for space walks. But how do astronauts train here on Earth to work in the microgravity of space? Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit explores the ways in which NASA uses underwater environments to simulate life and work in space, offering a fascinating look into the high-tech world of astronauts…

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Sigma Series Lectures

The Sigma Series Lectures, presented by NASA Langley Research Center and hosted at the Virginia Air & Space Science Center in downtown Hampton, provide an opportunity to the general public to learn more about science and technology subjects. Lectures are the first Tuesday of every month and, unless otherwise indicated, the starting time for all lectures is 7:30 pm.

Sigma Series lectures are open to the general public at no charge.

For more information on Sigma Series please visit their website at: colloqsigma.larc.nasa.gov