Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission<\/a> exhibition took a giant leap closer to its April 13 opening with the March 14 installation of Buzz Aldrin’s spacesuit gloves and helmet. The delicate work was accomplished by staff from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and The Museum of Flight.<\/p>\nWorking under subdued lighting to protect the priceless artifacts, the items worn by Aldrin on the surface of the moon were removed from their shipping crates, inspected and carefully positioned before finally being covered by a plexiglass case. Special attention was given to positioning a magnifying glass near the cuff of one glove that has a checklist for the astronaut to remind him of his duties while on the lunar surface. The lens helps visitors see one especially important chore: to photograph a bootprint.<\/p>\n
• In advance of World Autism Awareness Month, the museum invites children with autism and their families on Sunday, March 31 for an early opening to visit the exhibits in a sensory-friendly environment, enjoy a special hands-on family activity, and receive 10 percent off purchases in the museum Store.<\/p>\n
The World Wars I and II galleries in the J. Elroy McCaw Personal Courage Wing, and T. A. Wilson Great Gallery, will have adjusted lighting and sound.<\/p>\n
Admission is free for children with autism and their families from 8 to 10 a.m. only.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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