Welcome to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Prepare to have a high-flying time at the world's largest and oldest military aviation museum! Whether you are an educator looking for a STEM connection or a youth group leader or family looking for fun aerospace activities, we have a variety of programs to meet your needs. Because we want your visit to be the best it can be, we encourage you to review all the materials in this section carefully before your visit to familiarize yourself and your group or family with what the museum has to offer. If you have additional questions, contact the Education Division at nationalmuseum.mut@us.af.mil.
Some materials for educational programs are provided by the Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc. (Federal endorsement is not implied).
Scheduling is open now for Aug. 1, 2019 through Aug. 31, 2020. Click here to learn how to schedule a school group visit or a youth group visit.
Sunday, Oct. 27
Hollywood Film Series, 4 p.m. ($)
The Air Force Museum Theatre will have a special showing of a popular Hollywood movie on the big screen. Click here for more information.
Friday, Nov. 1
Glimpse Behind the Scenes program, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
This program provides an opportunity to engage with program volunteers on elements of the restoration process highlighted through a variety of materials and visuals. This program will take place every first and third Friday of the month from 1-3 p.m. and is open to all visitors. Registration is not necessary. Interested visitors can stop by the demonstration tables located in the Space STEM Learning Node anytime between 1-3 p.m. Click here for more information.
Night at the Air Force Museum, 6 p.m.
Aviation history will come alive during Night at the Air Force Museum ten years after the first time this event occurred at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. A variety of interactive programs will take place throughout the museum, as visitors have the unique opportunity to meet characters from all eras of military aviation history. Discover the source behind this evening of “life” at the museum. Best of all, this family-friendly event is free! Click here for more information.
Friday, Nov. 8
Exhibit Opening - Wounded Warrior Dogs exhibit A temporary exhibit featuring Wounded Warrior Dog wooden sculptures by artist James Mellick will be on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force from Nov. 8, 2019 through Jan. 31, 2020. Click here for more information.
Saturday, Nov. 9
Living History Series, 7 p.m. ($)
The Air Force Museum Theatre will show the World Premiere of the documentary “The Lafayette Escadrille”. Click here for more information.
Sunday, Nov. 10 FREE Symposium - Lafayette Escadrille, 2:00 p.m. A live symposium featuring current and retired members of the military, historians and descendants of the Lafayette Escadrille pilots will take place in the Carney Auditorium. 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
Family Day: Exploring Engineering, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Learn about engineering through fun demonstrations and hands-on activities. Click here for more information.
Friday, Nov. 22
Exhibit Opening - Posters at Home and War A temporary exhibit featuring posters from WWI, WWII, and the Cold War will be on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force from Nov. 22, 2019 through May 2020. Click here for more information.
Sunday, Nov. 24
Friday, Dec. 6
Saturday, Dec. 7
Plane Talks – Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 13
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. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Click here for more information.
Saturday, Dec. 14
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
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.
Click here for information on the next Family Day.
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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)