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Latest Past Events

Home School at the Museum: Math by the Mouth – Feeding a Navy

National Museum of the United States Navy Washington Navy Yard, Washington

How many eggs does it take to make breakfast for a crew of an aircraft carrier? Who figures out the dietary needs of the U.S. Navy? Through various challenges and activities, students will discover what it takes to feed the United States Navy, and keep our sailors healthy! While spaces for Home School at the

Home School at the Museum: Math by the Mouth – Feeding a Navy

National Museum of the United States Navy Washington Navy Yard, Washington

How many eggs does it take to make breakfast for a crew of an aircraft carrier? Who figures out the dietary needs of the U.S. Navy? Through various challenges and activities, students will discover what it takes to feed the United States Navy, and keep our sailors healthy! While spaces for Home School at the

Lunchtime Lecture: Pirate Alley: Commanding Task Force 151 off Somalia

National Museum of the United States Navy Washington Navy Yard, Washington

With piracy on the rise and fast becoming a serious global security issue, Rear Admiral Terry McKnight took command of a new multi-national task force in 2009 to combat piracy in the Gulf of Aden. As task force commander, he directed operations that disrupted several hijackings and resulted in the capture of sixteen Somali pirates.