Celebrate baseball season by learning the science behind a curve ball during Family Day at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (Courtesy photo) Learn about the science behind sports during Family Day by Sarah Swan National Museum of the U.S. Air Force 5/22/2012 - DAYTON, Ohio -- "Play ball!" The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will celebrate baseball season during Family Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on June 9. Visitors can learn the science behind a curve ball as they try out their skill at throwing one! Other demonstration stations look at the science behind a variety of sports. "Storytime" begins at 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. in the Early Years Gallery. Preschool and primary-grade children are invited to sit under the wings of airplanes to hear stories and make an aviation-related craft. During this month's Aerospace Adventure, participants can make and fly a ring-wing glider. This free activity takes place from 1:30-3 p.m. in the event area near the Korean War Gallery. Family Day is free and visitors of all ages may participate in these aviation-related activities located throughout the museum galleries. No advance reservations are necessary. Call the Education Division at (937) 255-4646 for additional information. The National Museum of the United States Air Force is located on Springfield Street, six miles northeast of downtown Dayton. It is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day). Admission and parking are free. For more information about the museum, visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil. NOTE TO PUBLIC: For more information, please contact the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Education Division at (937) 255-4646. NOTE TO MEDIA: For more information, please contact Sarah Swan at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Public Affairs Division at (937) 255-1283.