CR Smith Museum

Decorate a wooden airplane | April airCRAFT
2025-04-12 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | CR Smith Museum, 4601 Hwy 360, Fort Worth, TX, 76155, United States
Join us Saturday, April 12 for airCRAFT and design your own livery by decorating a wooden airplane. Let your creativity take flight and learn about components of airline branding.
Fostering the next generation of inventors, builders and dreamers starts early at the Museum. AirCRAFT activities are designed to help children ages 4-10 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. at the Museum.

Create your own 3D planet | March airCRAFT
2025-03-08 13:00 - 15:00 | CR Smith Museum, 4601 Hwy 360, Fort Worth, TX, 76155, United States
Join us Saturday, March 8 for airCRAFT and create your own 3D planet. Get ready to tap into your creativity and discover the exciting world of space exploration.
Fostering the next generation of inventors, builders and dreamers starts early at the Museum. AirCRAFT activities are designed to help children ages 4-10 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. at the Museum.

Create your own sun dials | December airCRAFT
2024-12-14 13:00 - 15:00 | CR Smith Museum, 4601 Hwy 360, Fort Worth, TX, 76155, United States
Join us Saturday, Dec. 14 for airCRAFT and learn about sun dials and how they help track time. Then create your own sun dial that you can use at home.
Fostering the next generation of inventors, builders and dreamers starts early at the Museum. AirCRAFT activities are designed to help children ages four 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. at the Museum.

Create a cabin seat window reflection | November airCRAFT
2024-11-09 13:00 - 15:00 | CR Smith Museum, 4601 Hwy 360, Fort Worth, TX, 76155, United States
Join us Saturday, Nov. 9 for airCRAFT and create a reflection of what you see as you sit in an aircraft cabin seat and look out of the window at the world around you.
Fostering the next generation of inventors, builders and dreamers starts early at the Museum. AirCRAFT activities are designed to help children ages four 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. at the Museum.

Decode a secret message using binary coding | October airCRAFT
2024-10-12 13:00 - 15:00 | CR Smith Museum, 4601 Hwy 360, Fort Worth, TX, 76155, United States
October is in full swing, and it’s a great time to dive into new adventures. Discover the fascinating world of binary coding! Join us on Saturday, Oct. 12 for airCRAFT and take home a special message as you learn to use pilot language through binary coding. What secret message will you decode?
Fostering the next generation of inventors, builders and dreamers starts early at the Museum. AirCRAFT activities are designed to help children ages four 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. at the Museum.

Create your own decorated river rocks | September airCRAFT
2024-09-14 13:00 - 15:00 | CR Smith Museum, 4601 Hwy 360, Fort Worth, TX, 76155, United States
Fall is here, and the skies are as beautiful as ever. Join us on Saturday, Sept. 14 for airCRAFT and take a piece of the friendly skies home with you. Decorate smooth river rocks to mimic what you see while you are flying high!
Fostering the next generation of inventors, builders and dreamers starts early at the Museum. AirCRAFT activities are designed to help children ages four 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. at the Museum.

Members Appreciation Weekend
2024-07-25 - 2024-07-27 | CR Smith Museum, 4601 Hwy 360, Fort Worth, TX, 76155, United States
The CR Smith Museum’s important work would not be possible without the support of our members. Your support ensures that we can continue to preserve our legacy and advance our mission to inspire, educate, and engage. As a thank you to our members, we invite you to visit the Museum between July 25 to July 27 and receive your complimentary gift, while supplies last. Not yet a member? Join in-person and receive a welcome gift. Thank you to all our members for your continued support.

Museum closed on July 4
2024-07-04 | CR Smith Museum, 4601 Hwy 360, Fort Worth, TX, 76155, United States
In observance of Independence Day, the Museum will be closed July 4. We look forward to welcoming you back July 5 when we resume normal business hours.

Limited capacity and parking during event
2024-06-15 10:00 - 13:00 | CR Smith Museum, 4601 Hwy 360, Fort Worth, TX, 76155, United States
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will host a summer concert event at the Museum. To accommodate this sold-out event, there will be limited capacity and parking availability between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Regular museum operations will resume at 1 p.m. We encourage you to plan your visit accordingly.
If you’ve RSVP’d for this event with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, they’ll send a detailed email outlining important information in advance of the event. Visit the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra website for more information.

Create a door hanger | May airCRAFT
2024-05-11 13:00 - 15:00
School is almost out and the busy travel season is about to begin. Create your own door hanger to remind you summer vacations are right around the corner. Which travel destination would you like to fly to?
Fostering the next generation of inventors, builders and dreamers starts early at the Museum. AirCRAFT activities are designed to help children ages four 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. at the Museum.

Create a spring-inspired windsock | April airCRAFT
2024-04-13 13:00 - 15:00
April showers bring May flowers! Create your own spring-inspired windsock to help you monitor the changing weather. Fostering the next generation of inventors, builders and dreamers starts early at the Museum. AirCRAFT activities are designed to help children ages four 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. at the Museum.

Create a luggage tag | March airCRAFT
2024-03-09 13:00 - 15:00
Spring break is right around the corner. Celebrate the beginning of the busy travel season by creating your very own and unique luggage tag during the Museum’s March airCRAFT!
Fostering the next generation of inventors, builders and dreamers starts early at the Museum. AirCRAFT activities are designed to help children ages four 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.

Create a flying dragon | February airCRAFT
2024-02-10 13:00 - 15:00
February 10 is the Chinese New and we are celebrating the “Year of the Dragon” with a special airCRAFT. Design your own dragon and test its flight abilities in the Museum’s wing tunnel!
Fostering the next generation of inventors, builders and dreamers starts early at the Museum. AirCRAFT activities are designed to help children ages four 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

Create your own rocket | January airCRAFT
2024-01-13 13:00 - 15:00
Have you ever dreamt of living on the moon? This January, NASA will be attempting to bring scientific equipment to the moon in hopes of soon making that dream a reality! Join us for AirCRAFT and design and test your very own rocket! How much “scientific equipment” will your rocket be able to carry?
Fostering the next generation of inventors, builders and dreamers starts early at the Museum. AirCRAFT activities are designed to help children ages four 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.

Snowy Saturday
2023-12-09 12:30 - 15:30
Bring the family and escape the winter weather at Snowy Saturday, Dec. 9 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Museum. Visitors can look forward to:

A variety of winter-themed, engaging, hands-on activities that expose kiddos to STEM and aviation concepts, including creating snow and an airplane ornament.
Winter entertainment that will fill the gallery with cozy feels, including holiday carols, face painting, cookie making and more.
Giving back to our local community. During the event bring donations to support The Gatehouse, a DFW nonprofit that equipps single mothers for success by providing housing, career, and education programs. Items in need for children include socks, hats and mittens.

Access to the event is included in general admission and is free for Museum members. Want to volunteer to support the event? Sign up via our volunteer portal.

Embraer Flight Challenge
2023-11-11 10:00 - 12:00
We are beyond excited to announce Embraer, the third largest manufacturer of commercial aircraft in the world, will continue as official sponsor of the CR Smith Museum’s flight simulator interactive exhibition.
To celebrate the continuation of the partnership, Embraer and the Museum will host the Embraer Flight Challenge, Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Museum gallery. Put your sims skills to the test by completing a checklist of basic flight operations. Light refreshments are available, while supplies last.
Access to the challenge is available in general admission and free to Museum Members. Purchase Museum tickets via: https://bit.ly/45UfD0L

Free admission weekend with Pratt & Whitney
2023-11-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-03 10:00 - 16:00
The CR Smith Museum is excited to announce our second free admission weekend in recognition of a gift from Pratt & Whitney. Take advantage of this limited time opportunity, Nov. 3 and 4!

Create paper loop airplanes | arts and crafts
2023-10-14 13:00 - 15:00
Join us Saturday, October 14th, during airCRAFT where you will design and create paper loop airplanes! Plan your visit in advance by purchasing Museum tickets online.
About airCRAFT workshops at the Museum
Fostering the next generation of inventors, builders, and dreamers starts early at the Museum. AirCRAFT is an in-gallery education program that works to expose children four to 10 years old to STEM concepts through arts and crafts. Participation in airCRAFT is included with your admission to the Museum and free for members. AirCRAFT is hosted the second Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. in the gallery.

Create an airplane tic-tac-toe game | arts and crafts
2023-09-09 13:00 - 15:00
Join us on Saturday, Sept. 9, for airCRAFT where you will create a wooden airplane tic-tac-toe game. Plan your visit in advance by purchasing Museum tickets online.
About airCRAFT workshops at the Museum
Fostering the next generation of inventors, builders, and dreamers starts early at the Museum. AirCRAFT is an in-gallery education program that works to expose children four to 10 years old to STEM concepts through arts and crafts. Participation in airCRAFT is included with your admission to the Museum and free for members. AirCRAFT is hosted the second Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. in the gallery.

Free admission weekend with Pratt & Whitney
2023-09-08 10:00 - 2023-09-09 16:00
The CR Smith Museum is excited to announce two free admission weekends in recognition of a gift from Pratt & Whitney. Take advantage of this limited time opportunity, Sept. 8 and 9, or Nov. 3 and 4! This weekend, we have happenings for the entire family, including the last chance to experience our special summer exhibition Measurement Rules. Plus, our monthly in-gallery airCRAFT activity is set for Sept. 9 from 1 – 3 p.m. and is the perfect way to get the little ones involved in aviation concepts.

Create an airplane spinner toy | arts and crafts
2023-08-12 13:00 - 15:00
Bring the kids Saturday, Aug. 12, for our monthly airCRAFT activity to design and make an airplane spinner toy. If you do it just right, the spinner makes a humming noise! Plan your visit in advance by purchasing Museum tickets online.
About airCRAFT workshops at the Museum
Fostering the next generation of inventors, builders, and dreamers starts early at the Museum. AirCRAFT is an in-gallery education program that works to expose children four to 10 years old to STEM concepts through arts and crafts. Participation in airCRAFT is included with your admission to the Museum and free for members. AirCRAFT is hosted the second Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. in the gallery.

Create macaroni airplane necklaces | arts and crafts
2023-07-08 13:00 - 15:00
Bring the kids Saturday, June 6, for our monthly airCRAFT activity to design and make a macaroni airplane necklace. When you wear your airplane necklace, you will keep the adventure of flying close to your heart! Plan your visit in advance by purchasing Museum tickets online.
About airCRAFT workshops at the Museum
Fostering the next generation of inventors, builders, and dreamers starts early at the Museum. AirCRAFT is an in-gallery education program that works to expose children four to 10 years old to STEM concepts through arts and crafts. Participation in airCRAFT is included with your admission to the Museum and free for members. AirCRAFT is hosted the second Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. in the gallery.

Create airplane seat belt measuring devices | arts and crafts
2023-06-10 13:00 - 15:00 | CR Smith Museum, 4601 Hwy 360, Fort Worth, TX, 76155, United States
Bring the kids Saturday, June 10, for our monthly airCRAFT activity to design and make a nonstandard measuring device using an airplane seat belt. When you’re done, you can wear your airplane seat belt as a belt! Plan your visit in advance by purchasing Museum tickets online.
About airCRAFT workshops at the Museum
Fostering the next generation of inventors, builders, and dreamers starts early at the Museum. AirCRAFT is an in-gallery education program that works to expose children four to 10 years old to STEM concepts through arts and crafts. Participation in airCRAFT is included with your admission to the Museum and free for members. AirCRAFT is hosted the second Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. in the gallery.

Make airplane maracas | arts and crafts
2023-05-13 13:00 - 15:00 | CR Smith Museum, 4601 Hwy 360, Fort Worth, TX, 76155, United States
Bring the kids Saturday, May 13, for our monthly airCRAFT activity to make and decorate airplane maracas. Kids will also explore the different sounds made by one single maraca ranging from echos to deep noises. It’s arts and crafts museum fun! Plan your visit in advance by purchasing Museum tickets online.
About airCRAFT workshops at the Museum
Fostering the next generation of inventors, builders, and dreamers starts early at the Museum. AirCRAFT is an in-gallery education program that works to expose children four to 10 years old to STEM concepts through arts and crafts. Participation in airCRAFT is included with your admission to the Museum and free for members. AirCRAFT is hosted the second Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. in the gallery.

Spring STEAM Saturday | arts, crafts and engineering
2023-04-08 11:00 - 15:00 | CR Smith Museum, 4601 Hwy 360, Fort Worth, TX, 76155, United States
Drop by the Museum on April 8 for Spring STEAM Saturday. Two activities will offer fun ways for children and teens to learn about science, technology, engineering, art and math:

Engineering Egg Hunt, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Children and teens will help our resident bunny get to her destination by participating in a challenge that combines a fun spring egg hunt with engineering! Prizes are up for grabs.
airCRAFT, 1 to 3 p.m.: Tailored for children four to 10 years old, this month’s airCRAFT offers the chance to design and create a bunny egg airplane!

Participation in both events is included with admission to the Museum and is free for members. Activities will run while supplies last. Buy tickets to the Museum online.
About airCRAFT workshops at the Museum
Fostering the next generation of inventors, builders, and dreamers starts early at the Museum. AirCRAFT is an in-gallery education program that works to expose children four to 10 years old to STEM concepts through arts and crafts. Participation in airCRAFT is included with your admission to the Museum and free for members. AirCRAFT is hosted the second Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. in the gallery.

Create airplane mosaics | arts and crafts
2023-03-11 13:00 - 15:00 | CR Smith Museum, 4601 Hwy 360, Fort Worth, TX, 76155, United States
Looking for something to do with the kids? Join us Saturday, March 11, for our monthly airCRAFT activity. This month visitors will make tissue paper airplane mosaics. Mosaics are a unique art form where a picture is made up of small parts. Plan your visit in advance by purchasing Museum tickets online.
About airCRAFT workshops at the Museum
Fostering the next generation of inventors, builders, and dreamers starts early at the Museum. AirCRAFT is an in-gallery education program that works to expose children four to 10 years old to STEM concepts through arts and crafts. Participation in airCRAFT is included with your admission to the Museum and free for members. AirCRAFT is hosted the second Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. in the gallery.

airCRAFT: Make Valentine Airplane Hearts
2023-02-11 13:00 - 15:00 | CR Smith Museum, 4601 Hwy 360, Fort Worth, TX, 76155, United States
You’ve got airmail! During this month’s airCRAFT, children will design and make Valentine Airplane Hearts. Then, on Valentine’s Day, they can send them flying to their favorite Valentine. Plan your visit in advance by purchasing Museum tickets online.
About airCRAFT workshops at the Museum
Fostering the next generation of inventors, builders, and dreamers starts early at the Museum. AirCRAFT is an in-gallery education program that works to expose children four to 10 years old to STEM concepts through art. Participation in airCRAFT is included with your admission to the Museum and free for members. AirCRAFT is hosted the second Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. in the gallery.

airCRAFT - Create an Airplane Backpack Tag
2023-01-14 13:00 - 15:00 | CR Smith Museum, 4601 Hwy 360, Fort Worth, TX, 76155, United States
Luggage tags help passengers quickly identify their bags at the baggage carousel. Join us Saturday, Jan. 14, from 1 to 3 p.m., for our next airCRAFT in-gallery education activity to design and make beaded airplane luggage tags. Participation in airCRAFT is included with your purchase of general admission tickets. Participation is free to Museum Members. No need to pre-register.
