Loan Programs
The National Museum of the USAF (NMUSAF) maintains three separate loan programs, each designed to serve a specific kind of borrower:
- Military Loan Program
- Community Static Display Program
- Civilian Museum Loan Program
All three seek to bring USAF history and heritage to a wider audience, foster a deeper appreciation of and interest in aerospace history and technology, and inspire future generations of aviation enthusiasts.
NMUSAF’s loan programs are governed by public law, Department of Defense (DoD) and USAF regulations, and NMUSAF’s own policies and procedures, all of which help to ensure that only qualified organizations are eligible to borrow artifacts. Loans are not made to individuals or to commercial, for-profit organizations and any aerospace vehicles placed on loan are strictly limited to non-flying, static display. As the world’s oldest and largest military aviation museum, and an AAM accredited institution, NMUSAF is committed to the care and accountability of all its collections, including those on loan. Potential borrowers are subject to a formal evaluation process to determine initial eligibility. Certified borrowers are then required to validate and certify their loans according to a regularly occurring loan renewal process.
NMUSAF’s Collection Management Division oversees all three loan programs. Please read the descriptions below to determine if your organization may be eligible for one. Please note schools, universities, community colleges and other educational institutions are not eligible for any of our loan programs.