The Museum of Science Fiction is blasting off with its fourth annual Escape
Velocity convention this Memorial Day Weekend, beginning on May 24, 2019.
The theme of Escape Velocity 2019 is “Technology,” and will feature three
days and hundreds of science and science fiction-themed programs –
including more museum gallery items, exhibitors, discussion panels and
interactive activities than previous years. Check the online program at:
escapevelocity.events/programs
There’s just no shortage of amazing! Between the nonstop events at Escape
Velocity and all the fun ways to play at National Harbor, your family is
sure to be occupied all weekend! Book a hotel room for naptime and stay all
weekend!
Here are the Top 9 things to do:
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Go to the Nearest Museum – The Museum of Science Fiction Gallery!
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Hands-On STEM Activities for Kids
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Try Virtual Reality
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Geek Out
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Play STEM-O-LOGY and Other Games
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Give Darth Vader a High Five
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Join Starfleet!
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Take a Nap
- Explore National Harbor
From the Capital Wheel, to kayaking, to the Peeps Store, there’s a lot to
see and do in National Harbor. And don’t forget to stay in costume. Local business delight in seeing our con-goers all decked out!
Take a self-guided tour through our Gallery in the Annapolis 2 room right
there at the Convention Center! This year, we celebrate technology, both
real and imagined through science fiction. It’s a great place to start your
Escape Velocity experience.
Make a beeline for the Exhibit Hall for nonstop hands-on learning projects
with NASA scientists, the Artway Alliance, First Robotics, DC Stunt
Coalition and our other event partners! And make sure you make time to
visit the inflatable planetarium.
Want an even deeper educational experience? Sign up for one of the many
workshops. Topics include: video game design, coding, sci-fi writing, dance
and comic book art.
Augment VR Arcade is a high-end arcade bar, featuring the latest gaming
technologies by Alienware, NVIDIA, Intel, and HTC with a multitude of
experiences to choose from. Play games, explore Google Earth, experience
art and more in VR.
You’ll find all your favorite science fiction franchises in the exhibit
hall. The photo ops are endless, with full-scale models and props, like the
Millennium Falcon Cockpit, snow speeders, the Ectomobile, Ghostbusters,
Star Wars, Doctor Who, Alien, Jurassic Park, and the list goes on. Costumes
encouraged!
One look at our comprehensive board gaming library will have you saying,
“Shall we play a game?” And just like the public library, it’s totally
free. No need for a library card. There are Educational games for kids of
all ages (k-12) – all the way to the most advanced strategy games.
Can you bring Darth Vader back from the dark side with some positive
attention? For sure, he’ll be smiling under his helmet if you stop by the
501st Legion’s pavilion in the exhibit hall to see him and his storm
troopers.
Learn all about teamwork, logistics and strategy on the Bridge Simulator!
The SIM is free and you can go as many times as you like!
With so much excitement, the kiddos (and maybe mom and dad) will need a
little nap time. Book your hotel room at the Gaylord National Convention
center by May 3rd for special rates.
