Escape Velocity Fair & Exhibition

The Museum of Science Fiction and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have partnered to bring Escape Velocity 2019 back to Washington, D.C. for the fourth year.  This futuristic world’s fair promotes Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math Education (STEAM) through science fiction and popular culture, fostering fun and fascination through a series of panels, exhibitions, demonstrations and screenings. Escape Velocity 2019 is designed to attract and engage young people by bringing together industry thought-provokers and sci-fi icons to discuss the most compelling, entertaining and educational opportunities for scientific expansion in the world today. Escape Velocity features a variety of programming throughout the open hours of the show. Friday sessions run from 10:00 a.m. until past midnight; Saturday show hours start at 9:00 a.m. and conclude with a midnight film showing of Plan Nine from Outer Space and Sunday runs from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Three-day weekend pass tickets, priced $30 for youths (aged 11-16), $50 for adults and $100 for the full VIP treatment. To purchase a ticket, please click here.