National Air And Space Museum Research Paper

Miguel Angel Vega
Professor Szpila
WRT 100
23 July 2013
The National Air and Space Museum Stimulating the Mind The history of the United States is one of the most important in the world. Some of the most popular sources of our nation’s history are our museums. The collection of museums that make up the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C had a total of 21.8 million visits by individuals in 2013 alone. The National Air and Space Museum, in particular, was the biggest contributor to these statistics; with a total of 4.9 million visits by individuals in 2013 alone, making it the most popular museum in the United States. A reason for the National Air and Space Museum’s popularity is the museum’s massive collection of artifacts related
Alesiewicz also says that the purpose of the National Air and Space Museum is “… to stimulate the mine and create interest.” For example, a young child may find the exhibit called “How Things Fly” very interesting and fun, especially considering that it is a fun interactive part of the museum. This exhibit “…offers imaginative interactive devices that help people of all ages grasp the basic principles of flight, and entertaining talks and demonstrations on scientific principles” (“Smithsonian”). From his or her experience, this child may want to become a pilot in the future, or even a philosopher looking for new ways to re-invent flight. Mr. Alesiewicz says that his experience in the museum inspired him “… to want to be better in …” his “… own career and to not remain stagnant.” The exhibits in the National Air and Space museum reflect many career fields, such as engineering, piloting, computer science, and so
Some of the most important artifacts from our nation’s history are housed there. The National Air and Space Museum, in particular, contains the world’s largest collection of artifacts related to aviation and space technologies. The history of the National Air and Space Museum reflects both its purpose and importance. For example, before the National Air Museum was named the National Air and Space Museum, it had only begun to display artifacts related to space technology and rocketry. As people viewed these artifacts, they became inspired by the thought of space travel and the advancement of rocketry. These inspirations then led to even more advancements in the field of space travel and in the study of rocketry. This example reflects the purpose of the National Air and Space Museum, which is to inspire young and old minds to continue the advancement of technology, and it will continue to inspire people of all ages for years to