Programming
Our programming
The CR Smith Museum offers various educational programs for kids grades K-12 in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Formats include in-person and virtual. The Museum also collaborates with teachers to bring sessions to the classroom. For more information, reach out to education@crsmithmuseum.org
AirCRAFT
AirCRAFT
Fostering the next generation of inventors, builders, and dreamers starts early at the Museum. AirCRAFT activities are designed to help children ages 4 to 10 years old develop important capabilities by combining science, technology, engineering, mathematics and…art! AirCRAFT is hosted the second Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m.
Group workshops
Workshops
The Museum can host a private STEM aviation workshop for your group visit. The workshop focuses on using engineering principals and discusses the forces and foundations of flight. Each lesson is adapted based on the ages and grades in the group. Complete the inquiry form to learn more details.
Camps
Aviation STEM Summer Camp
The American Airlines CR Smith Museum’s award-winning Aviation STEM Summer Camp is tailored for for students in third to 10th grade. Note: Premium, Business, First and Admiral members access early and discounted registration.
Layover Aviation STEM Camps
Layover camps are a terrific way for students to enjoy some of our campers’ favorite activities from the summer’s programming, including hands-on engineering challenges, behind-the-scenes access to American’s operation, flight simulator training and much more. There will be winter and spring session camps for students in third to sixth grade and seventh to 10th grade. Note: Premium, Business, First and Admiral members access early and discounted registration.
Recent awards
In 2021, the Museum and its director of education, Marie Eve Poirier-Harris, were awarded the Million Women Mentors – Texas Stand Up for STEM Educational Organization and Educator awards for their commitment to empowering young girls to pursue STEM careers through its programming.