Click here for more information.

Sunday, April 28

Hollywood Film Series, 4 p.m. ($)

The Air Force Museum Theatre will have a special showing of a popular Hollywood movie on the big screen. Click here for more information.

Friday, May 3

Glimpse Behind the Scenes program, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

This program provides an opportunity to engage with program volunteers on elements of the restoration process highlighted through a variety of materials and visuals. This program will take place every first and third Friday of the month from 1-3 p.m. and is open to all visitors. Registration is not necessary.  Interested visitors can stop by the demonstration tables located in the Space STEM Learning Node anytime between 1-3 p.m. Click here for more information.

Saturday, May 11

Concert featuring the U.S. Air Force Band of Flight, 7:30 p.m.

The U.S. Air Force Band of Flight will perform a free concert at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on May 11 at 7:30 p.m. Click here for more information.

Monday, May 13

D-Day 75th Anniversary Events and Exhibit

This event will include a Paratrooper Jump, D-Day films and the opening of a temporary augmented reality exhibit which will remain open through the end of the year. Click here for more information.

Friday, May 17

Glimpse Behind the Scenes program, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

This program provides an opportunity to engage with program volunteers on elements of the restoration process highlighted through a variety of materials and visuals. This program will take place every first and third Friday of the month from 1-3 p.m. and is open to all visitors. Registration is not necessary.  Interested visitors can stop by the demonstration tables located in the Space STEM Learning Node anytime between 1-3 p.m. Click here for more information.

Thursday, June 6

D-Day Commemoration – 75^th Anniversary

The event on June 6^th with include a flyover, wreath laying, living history re-enactors, WWII-era vehicles, collection displays and D-Day films. Click here for more information.

Friday, June 7

Glimpse Behind the Scenes program, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

This program provides an opportunity to engage with program volunteers on elements of the restoration process highlighted through a variety of materials and visuals. This program will take place every first and third Friday of the month from 1-3 p.m. and is open to all visitors. Registration is not necessary.  Interested visitors can stop by the demonstration tables located in the Space STEM Learning Node anytime between 1-3 p.m. Click here for more information.

Friday, July 5

Glimpse Behind the Scenes program, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

This program provides an opportunity to engage with program volunteers on elements of the restoration process highlighted through a variety of materials and visuals. This program will take place every first and third Friday of the month from 1-3 p.m. and is open to all visitors. Registration is not necessary.  Interested visitors can stop by the demonstration tables located in the Space STEM Learning Node anytime between 1-3 p.m. Click here for more information. 

Friday, July 19

Glimpse Behind the Scenes program, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

This program provides an opportunity to engage with program volunteers on elements of the restoration process highlighted through a variety of materials and visuals. This program will take place every first and third Friday of the month from 1-3 p.m. and is open to all visitors. Registration is not necessary.  Interested visitors can stop by the demonstration tables located in the Space STEM Learning Node anytime between 1-3 p.m. Click here for more information.

Saturday, July 20

Family Day: 50^th Anniversary of Moon Landing, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Help us commemorate the 50^th anniversary of Apollo 11 - the first time humans set foot on the moon. Click here for more information.

Sunday, July 28

Hollywood Film Series, 4 p.m. ($)

The Air Force Museum Theatre will have a special showing of a popular Hollywood movie on the big screen. Click here for more information.

Friday, Aug. 2

Glimpse Behind the Scenes program, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

This program provides an opportunity to engage with program volunteers on elements of the restoration process highlighted through a variety of materials and visuals. This program will take place every first and third Friday of the month from 1-3 p.m. and is open to all visitors. Registration is not necessary.  Interested visitors can stop by the demonstration tables located in the Space STEM Learning Node anytime between 1-3 p.m. Click here for more information.

Friday, Aug. 16

Glimpse Behind the Scenes program, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

This program provides an opportunity to engage with program volunteers on elements of the restoration process highlighted through a variety of materials and visuals. This program will take place every first and third Friday of the month from 1-3 p.m. and is open to all visitors. Registration is not necessary.  Interested visitors can stop by the demonstration tables located in the Space STEM Learning Node anytime between 1-3 p.m. Click here for more information.

Saturday, Aug. 17

Family Day: National Aviation Day, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Commemorate National Aviation Day by learning about the history and technology of aerospace. Click here for more information.

Sunday, Aug. 25

Hollywood Film Series, 4 p.m. ($)

The Air Force Museum Theatre will have a special showing of a popular Hollywood movie on the big screen. Click here for more information.

Friday, Aug.30 – Sunday, Sept. 1

Giant Scale Radio-Controlled (RC) Model Aircraft Air Show, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Visitors will see some of history’s well-known airframes at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force over Labor Day weekend, but they won’t just be the ones inside the galleries. Scale versions of those aircraft will fly over the museum, regaling spectators with daring aerobatics. RC pilots will entertain audiences as they perform skillful maneuvers with jets, warbirds and helicopters from all eras of aviation history. Click here for more information. 

Friday, Aug.30 – Sunday, Sept. 1

Giant Scale Radio-Controlled (RC) Model Aircraft Air Show, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Visitors will see some of history’s well-known airframes at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force over Labor Day weekend, but they won’t just be the ones inside the galleries. Scale versions of those aircraft will fly over the museum, regaling spectators with daring aerobatics. RC pilots will entertain audiences as they perform skillful maneuvers with jets, warbirds and helicopters from all eras of aviation history. Click here for more information. 

Friday, Sept. 6

Glimpse Behind the Scenes program, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

This program provides an opportunity to engage with program volunteers on elements of the restoration process highlighted through a variety of materials and visuals. This program will take place every first and third Friday of the month from 1-3 p.m. and is open to all visitors. Registration is not necessary.  Interested visitors can stop by the demonstration tables located in the Space STEM Learning Node anytime between 1-3 p.m. Click here for more information.

Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 7

Big Band Concert featuring Glenn Miller music performed by Air Force Bands, 7:30 p.m.

Air Force Band of Flight and the Air Force Band of Mid-America will perform a free Big Band Concert featuring Glenn Miller music at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Sept. 6 and 7. The Air Force Band of Flight, stationed at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio presents more than 240 performances annually. The Band of Mid-America, stationed at Scott AFB, Illinois performs throughout a ten-state region from the upper peninsula of Michigan to Arkansas. Click here for more information. 

Wednesday, Sept. 18

Plane Talks – 72^nd Anniversary of the Air Force, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Plane Talks will occur a few times a year and allow visitors the opportunity to interact with various subject matter experts.  The experts at these talks may include veterans, active duty, former pilots, crew members, engineers, navigators, and more. These experts will be stationed in the galleries near the aircraft or exhibit that relates to their expertise. These Plane Talks programs often occur on the anniversary of a significant Air Force or military event. Click here for more information.

Friday, Sept. 20

Plane Talks – National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Plane Talks will occur a few times a year and allow visitors the opportunity to interact with various subject matter experts.  The experts at these talks may include veterans, active duty, former pilots, crew members, engineers, navigators, and more. These experts will be stationed in the galleries near the aircraft or exhibit that relates to their expertise. These Plane Talks programs often occur on the anniversary of a significant Air Force or military event. Click here for more information. 

Glimpse Behind the Scenes program, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

This program provides an opportunity to engage with program volunteers on elements of the restoration process highlighted through a variety of materials and visuals. This program will take place every first and third Friday of the month from 1-3 p.m. and is open to all visitors. Registration is not necessary.  Interested visitors can stop by the demonstration tables located in the Space STEM Learning Node anytime between 1-3 p.m. Click here for more information.

Saturday, Sept. 21

Air Force Marathon

The start/finish line for the Air Force Marathon is on museum grounds. The museum is still open regular hours of 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. However expect increased traffic and attendance on this day. Click here for more information about the Marathon. 

Sunday, Sept. 22

Hollywood Film Series, 4 p.m. ($)

The Air Force Museum Theatre will have a special showing of a popular Hollywood movie on the big screen. Click here for more information.

Saturday, Sept. 28

Family Day: Fall with Gravity, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Celebrate the fall while learning how we can overcome and cope with the force that causes falling! Click here for more information.

Monday, Sept. 30

Plane Talks – 70^th Anniversary of the end of the Berlin Airlift, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

 Plane Talks will occur a few times a year and allow visitors the opportunity to interact with various subject matter experts.  The experts at these talks may include veterans, active duty, former pilots, crew members, engineers, navigators, and more. These experts will be stationed in the galleries near the aircraft or exhibit that relates to their expertise. These Plane Talks programs often occur on the anniversary of a significant Air Force or military event. Click here for more information. 

Friday, Oct. 4

Glimpse Behind the Scenes program, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

This program provides an opportunity to engage with program volunteers on elements of the restoration process highlighted through a variety of materials and visuals. This program will take place every first and third Friday of the month from 1-3 p.m. and is open to all visitors. Registration is not necessary.  Interested visitors can stop by the demonstration tables located in the Space STEM Learning Node anytime between 1-3 p.m. Click here for more information.

Monday, Oct. 7

Home School STEM Day, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Home school students can learn about aviation history and STEM topics with classes, tours and demos. Click here for more information.

Friday, Oct. 18

Glimpse Behind the Scenes program, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

This program provides an opportunity to engage with program volunteers on elements of the restoration process highlighted through a variety of materials and visuals. This program will take place every first and third Friday of the month from 1-3 p.m. and is open to all visitors. Registration is not necessary.  Interested visitors can stop by the demonstration tables located in the Space STEM Learning Node anytime between 1-3 p.m. Click here for more information.

Saturday, Oct. 26

Family Day: Spooktacular Aerospace Fun, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Learn fun science principles through Halloween-themed activities! Come in your favorite costume! Click here for more information.

Sunday, Oct. 27

Hollywood Film Series, 4 p.m. ($)

The Air Force Museum Theatre will have a special showing of a popular Hollywood movie on the big screen. Click here for more information.

Friday, Nov. 1

Glimpse Behind the Scenes program, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

This program provides an opportunity to engage with program volunteers on elements of the restoration process highlighted through a variety of materials and visuals. This program will take place every first and third Friday of the month from 1-3 p.m. and is open to all visitors. Registration is not necessary.  Interested visitors can stop by the demonstration tables located in the Space STEM Learning Node anytime between 1-3 p.m. Click here for more information.

Night at the Air Force Museum, 6 p.m.

Aviation history will come alive during Night at the Air Force Museum ten years after the first time this event occurred at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. A variety of interactive programs will take place throughout the museum, as visitors have the unique opportunity to meet characters from all eras of military aviation history. Discover the source behind this evening of “life” at the museum. Best of all, this family-friendly event is free! Click here for more information.

Monday, Nov. 11

Plane Talks – Veterans Day, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Plane Talks will occur a few times a year and allow visitors the opportunity to interact with various subject matter experts.  The experts at these talks may include veterans, active duty, former pilots, crew members, engineers, navigators, and more. These experts will be stationed in the galleries near the aircraft or exhibit that relates to their expertise. These Plane Talks programs often occur on the anniversary of a significant Air Force or military event. Click here for more information. 

Friday, Nov. 15

Glimpse Behind the Scenes program, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

This program provides an opportunity to engage with program volunteers on elements of the restoration process highlighted through a variety of materials and visuals. This program will take place every first and third Friday of the month from 1-3 p.m. and is open to all visitors. Registration is not necessary.  Interested visitors can stop by the demonstration tables located in the Space STEM Learning Node anytime between 1-3 p.m. Click here for more information.

Friday, Dec. 6

Glimpse Behind the Scenes program, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

This program provides an opportunity to engage with program volunteers on elements of the restoration process highlighted through a variety of materials and visuals. This program will take place every first and third Friday of the month from 1-3 p.m. and is open to all visitors. Registration is not necessary.  Interested visitors can stop by the demonstration tables located in the Space STEM Learning Node anytime between 1-3 p.m. Click here for more information.

Saturday, Dec. 7

Plane Talks – Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Plane Talks will occur a few times a year and allow visitors the opportunity to interact with various subject matter experts.  The experts at these talks may include veterans, active duty, former pilots, crew members, engineers, navigators, and more. These experts will be stationed in the galleries near the aircraft or exhibit that relates to their expertise. These Plane Talks programs often occur on the anniversary of a significant Air Force or military event. Click here for more information. 

Saturday, Dec. 14

Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m.

The U.S. Air Force Band of Flight will perform a free concert at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Click here for more information.

Friday, Dec. 20

Glimpse Behind the Scenes program, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

This program provides an opportunity to engage with program volunteers on elements of the restoration process highlighted through a variety of materials and visuals. This program will take place every first and third Friday of the month from 1-3 p.m. and is open to all visitors. Registration is not necessary.  Interested visitors can stop by the demonstration tables located in the Space STEM Learning Node anytime between 1-3 p.m. Click here for more information.