Now accepting registration from students ages 14-18 who are interested in taking an introductory course to becoming a pilot.
This free two-week course consists of Ground School and training at a flight simulator. Students must be able to attend all 6 classes over the two-week period. Registration is required. Click here for more information.
We are not offering special programming or tours for school or youth groups at this time. We will re-evaluate the ability to provide these programs as conditions change. Please check our website for updates.
Download these Scavenger Hunts prior to your visit to add to your experience!
Download this Scavenger Hunt to follow along with the Virtual Tour of the Cold War Gallery.
Notice: Visitors may be filmed, photographed or recorded by the U.S. Air Force for educational and promotional uses, including for posting on public websites and social media.
Museum events range from flying events and Air Force Band of Flight concerts to ceremonies and family events. Use the drop-down menus below to see details about upcoming events.
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Thursday, Aug. 6
Museum Open Late, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
The museum will be open after hours on the first Thursday of the month. Click here for more information.
Thursday, Sept. 3
The museum will be open after hours on the first Thursday of the month. Click here for more information.
Friday, Sept. 18
Plane Talks – 73rd Anniversary of the Air Force
and 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.
Thursday, Oct. 1
Thursday, Nov. 5
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Plane Talks – Veterans Day, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 3
Monday, Dec. 7
Plane Talks – Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13
Holiday 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 Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Click here for more information.
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The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is located at:
1100 Spaatz Street Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433
(near Dayton, Ohio)