From Here To There

Ride a hovercraft, float a boat, lift, launch and levitate your way through hands-on exhibits to explore how things move by land, sea and air. Experiment with hands-on exhibits that make learning about gravity, friction, and the laws of motion fun! Turn up the heat to launch a colorful hot air balloon, operate an authentic canal lock system to move a boat from one water level to the next, and experiment with pneumatics, pulleys, hydraulics and levers to see what kind of mechanical advantage works best.

AA Retrospective

On April 15, 1926, when Charles Lindbergh, Robertson Aircraft Corporation's chief pilot, flew a bag of mail in a DH-4 biplane from Chicago to St. Louis. This flight is regarded as the first regularly scheduled flight of what was to become American Airlines. In the mid-1930s, American unveiled a series of innovations that came to be utilized by all other airlines. After World War II, American Airlines took over ownership…

Special Presentation

Join the C.R. Smith Museum for the second annual presentation of: "Celebrating 100 Years of Black Aviation". The presentation features original Tuskegee Airman, Donald "Don" E. Elder and author and historian C.B. Rice. Mr. Rice is an American Airlines retiree, playwright, author, and historian. Don't miss your chance to see this enlightening and educational presentation. Last years shows were standing room only!

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Eagle Aviation Camp

Kids need something fun and educational to do during the summer? Eagle Aviation Camp is a great summer activity!

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DC-3 75th Anniversary

It all started with a phone call. CR Smith, the President of American Airlines, had an idea for improving the capacity and passenger comforts in the Douglas Commercial Aircraft, the DC-1 and the DC-2. From this, the DC-3 was born. The inaugural flight of the DC-3 was on December 17th, 1935, the 32nd anniversary of the Wright Brothers first successful flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina...

Celebrating 100 Years of Black Aviation

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Whether you’re planning a private celebration, a wedding reception, a charity fundraiser, an awards ceremony or a corporate function, you’ll find that the C.R. Smith Museum is the perfect setting. With over 35,000 square feet of space available, your group of five to 500 can be accommodated in grand style!