https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil National Museum of the USAF News RSS Feed en-us Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:59:13 GMT https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4567885/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-to-close-sept-9-for-emergency-response-exer/ National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to Close Sept. 9 for Emergency Response Exercise<br/> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT Cheryl Prichard https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4567885/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-to-close-sept-9-for-emergency-response-exer/ https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4546364/curiosity-takes-flight/ How one idea transformed Ohio's aviation story into an unforgettable summer evening.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jul/13/2003960754/300/300/0/260627-F-IO108-1006.JPG' alt='Family sitting around a fold-up table in lawn chairs playing cards by phone flashlight in front of the museum.' /> <br /> Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:44:00 GMT Cheryl Prichard https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4546364/curiosity-takes-flight/ Top Stories Events https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4550312/911-memorial-flag-now-on-display-at-the-national-museum-of-the-us-air-force/ The 9/11 Memorial Flag, a large handmade tribute honoring those killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, is now on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The flag will remain on display through the end of August.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jul/20/2003963210/300/300/0/260708-F-IO108-1001.JPG' alt='The 9/11 Memorial Flag shown in the Cold War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The 22-foot by 32-foot handmade memorial features 2,983 miniature American flags, 86 national flags and emblems representing rescue, recovery and emergency-response organizations.' /> <br /> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:35:00 GMT Cheryl Prichard https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4550312/911-memorial-flag-now-on-display-at-the-national-museum-of-the-us-air-force/ https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4493992/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-and-national-aviation-heritage-area-announc/ Presented by the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and the National Aviation Heritage Area, this free, family-friendly drone show will light up the night sky above the Museum June 26. The show will bring the story of flight to life in lights, celebrating Ohio's rich aviation heritage in the place where flight began. The Museum will remain open into the evening, with food trucks and community partners on site throughout the day. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, explore the Museum and grounds, and plan ahead for this one-night event. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/May/15/2003932578/300/300/0/260515-F-FC855-1001.JPG' alt='Graphic of the front of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at night with drones above in the shape of an aircraft and a spacecraft. The text reads Lights Over Dayton, A Celebration of Flight, June 26, 2026. Below the text are the presenting sponsor logos Air Force, National Aviation Heritage Area, and the supporting sponsors, Air Force Museum Foundation and the America 250-Ohio Commission. Below that is the text: This event is part of the nationwide Freedom 250 Celebration.' /> <br /> Fri, 15 May 2026 20:34:31 GMT Cheryl Prichard https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4493992/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-and-national-aviation-heritage-area-announc/ Events https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4483843/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-to-display-iconic-starfighters/ Visitors to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™ will be able to experience Iconic Starfighters: Rivals of the Silver Screen beginning May 22, when the temporary exhibit opens in the Museum’s fourth building special exhibit space.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/May/11/2003929148/300/300/0/260511-F-FC855-1002.JPG' alt='A fan-created recreation of a distinctive twin-wing spacecraft design is part of Iconic Starfighters: Rivals of the Silver Screen' /> <br /> Mon, 11 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT Cheryl Prichard https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4483843/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-to-display-iconic-starfighters/ Exhibits https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4477265/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-honors-2025-volunteer-of-the-year/ The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™ recognized U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. (Ret.) Bob Pinizzotto as its 2025 Volunteer of the Year during the Museum’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet, held April 24, 2026.<br/> Mon, 04 May 2026 20:44:00 GMT Cheryl Prichard https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4477265/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-honors-2025-volunteer-of-the-year/ https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4463867/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-opens-registration-for-educational-programs/ The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force has opened registration for a range of free educational offerings focused on aviation, aerospace and cybersecurity. Available programs include summer camps for students, a youth cyber defense competition season, and an adult professional development course.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Jul/10/2003751954/300/300/0/240807-F-AU145-2058.JPG' alt='A student sits at a flight simulator station with a large screen showing an in-flight view, hands on the controls, while a volunteer instructor beside them offers guidance.' /> <br /> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT Cheryl Prichard https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4463867/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-opens-registration-for-educational-programs/ Education https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4406747/micro-drone-race-returns-to-national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-feb-20-22/ Weekend event features high-speed racing plus hands-on STEM activities for all ages<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Feb/06/2003388893/300/300/0/230224-F-AU145-1305.JPG' alt='Image of 4 micro drones on a table. One is blue, one is purple, one is red nd the other is green and black. They each have four propellers.' /> <br /> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:23:23 GMT Cheryl Prichard https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4406747/micro-drone-race-returns-to-national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-feb-20-22/ Events https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4371874/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-commemorates-americas-250th-anniversary-thr/ National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Commemorates America’s 250th Anniversary Through Air and Space Innovation<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/06/2003851485/300/300/0/260106-F-FC855-001.JPG' alt='Reproduction of the 1909 Wright Military Flyer next to an America 250-Ohio placard with a QR code inside the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.' /> <br /> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:33:00 GMT Cheryl Prichard https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4371874/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-commemorates-americas-250th-anniversary-thr/ Space Shuttle Exhibit Top Stories https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4360269/tickets-still-available-us-air-force-band-of-flight-holiday-concerts-dec-1617/ Tickets Still Available: U.S. Air Force Band of Flight Holiday Concerts Dec. 16–17<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Nov/26/2003832534/300/300/0/251126-F-FC855-002.JPG' alt='The U.S. Air Force Band of Flight preforms a holiday concert at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.' /> <br /> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:46:46 GMT Cheryl Prichard https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4360269/tickets-still-available-us-air-force-band-of-flight-holiday-concerts-dec-1617/ Events https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4359447/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-to-open-at-noon-sunday-dec-14/ The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™ will operate on a delayed opening schedule, Sunday, Dec.<br/> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:29:09 GMT Cheryl Prichard https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4359447/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-to-open-at-noon-sunday-dec-14/ https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4359445/evening-events-canceled-at-the-air-force-museum/ SNC Holiday Party at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Canceled Amid Winter Storm Warning<br/> Sat, 13 Dec 2025 19:30:00 GMT Cheryl Prichard https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4359445/evening-events-canceled-at-the-air-force-museum/ Events https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4357307/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-debuts-two-new-special-exhibits/ The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™ (NMUSAF) has debuted a rare Soviet MiG-25 in its Cold War Gallery and will soon open a second special exhibit, Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldin & The Art of War, arriving the week of December 20.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Dec/11/2003841276/300/300/0/251211-F-FC855-003.JPG' alt='The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 (“Foxbat”) in the Cold War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Shown with no wings.' /> <br /> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:30:00 GMT Cheryl Prichard https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4357307/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-debuts-two-new-special-exhibits/ Exhibits https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4343649/holidays-take-flight-at-the-national-museum-of-the-us-air-force/ The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™ will kick off the holiday season with two festive offerings this December: Holidays in the Hangars, a new display of decorated trees throughout the Museum galleries, and two free holiday concerts by the U.S. Air Force Band of Flight.<br/> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:30:00 GMT Cheryl Prichard https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4343649/holidays-take-flight-at-the-national-museum-of-the-us-air-force/ Events https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4334930/national-museum-of-the-air-force-to-reopen-friday-nov-14-at-9-am/ The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will reopen to the public on Friday, Nov. 14 at 9 a.m., following the conclusion of the federal government shutdown.<br/> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:08:00 GMT Cheryl Prichard https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4334930/national-museum-of-the-air-force-to-reopen-friday-nov-14-at-9-am/ https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4310335/rocket-day-returns-to-the-national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-september-27/ Free hands-on STEM event offers fun for the whole family Families, educators, and space enthusiasts<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Sep/19/2003805576/300/300/0/250919-F-FC855-005.JPG' alt='A volunteer helps a participant ready their rocket for launch on the front lawn of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.' /> <br /> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 19:39:03 GMT Cheryl Prichard https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4310335/rocket-day-returns-to-the-national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-september-27/ Events https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4250689/free-introduction-to-becoming-a-pilot-program-returns-this-fall-at-the-national/ Students with dreams of taking to the skies can get an early start this fall through the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Jul/10/2003751954/300/300/0/240807-F-AU145-2058.JPG' alt='A student sits at a flight simulator station with a large screen showing an in-flight view, hands on the controls, while a volunteer instructor beside them offers guidance.' /> <br /> Mon, 21 Jul 2025 17:20:23 GMT Cheryl Prichard https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4250689/free-introduction-to-becoming-a-pilot-program-returns-this-fall-at-the-national/ Education https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4249108/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-to-host-antique-automobile-club-of-america/ On Saturday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will host the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Jul/09/2003750265/300/300/0/250709-F-FC855-001.JPG' alt='Red antique car parked on brick paver driveway' /> <br /> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT Cheryl Prichard https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4249108/national-museum-of-the-us-air-force-to-host-antique-automobile-club-of-america/ https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4249100/update-airpower-history-tour-canceled/ The AirPower History Tour, originally scheduled to bring the B-29 Superfortress “FIFI” and RC-45J<br/> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 18:30:00 GMT Cheryl Prichard https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4249100/update-airpower-history-tour-canceled/ Events https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4241770/updated-schedule-historic-warbirds-to-visit-national-museum-of-the-us-air-force/ Updated schedule for the Commemorative Air Force B-29/B-24 Squadron visit to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on July 14-15, 2025.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Jul/10/2003750757/300/300/0/250705-F-FC855-001.JPG' alt='A large silver bomber with 2 engines on each wing flying in the sky' /> <br /> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:30:22 GMT Cheryl Prichard https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/4241770/updated-schedule-historic-warbirds-to-visit-national-museum-of-the-us-air-force/