October 18, 2025 – April 19, 2026
Coming Soon: Above and Beyond
Embark on a fascinating journey through the skies and cosmos in the interactive aerospace exhibition Above and Beyond!
Above and Beyond celebrates the incredible innovations that have shaped flight – from the earliest dreams of the Wright brothers to today’s space exploration and tomorrow’s cutting-edge aviation technologies.
Explore the frontiers of air and space travel through immersive simulations, hands-on design challenges and dynamic storytelling that brings the history and future of aerospace to life. The journey begins in a wraparound immersive theater, then expands into five themed galleries featuring dozens of interactive stations.
- Level 2
- All age groups
Exhibition Highlights
- Design and test fly your own supersonic jet
- Pilot a drone in the eye of a hurricane
- Experience flight as a bird or a futuristic wing-flapping aircraft
- Elevator ride to the edge of space
- Plus: An expansive multitouch timeline, an immersive video experience, five interactive galleries (Up, Faster, Higher, Farther, Smarter), interactive simulations and real stories of inspiration and innovation.
FAQs
Above and Beyond is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in association with Boeing, in collaboration with NASA and the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.