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National Museum of the United States Air Force™

In support of an official event

The Museum will be closed Sunday, May 25
In addition, the Fourth Hangar will be closed Saturday, May 24

Guided tours of the 4th building, normally scheduled at 3:00 p.m. daily, are canceled through May 28.

Effective immediately, the William E. Boeing Presidential Gallery will have limited guest access due to scheduled event preparations. The only accessible exhibits during this time include: Douglas VC-54 Sacred Cow, Flying the President Exhibit, USAF Established Artifact. We anticipate full gallery access will resume by June 5, 2025.

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digital scavenger hunts in green letters with red line underneath

Goosechase app logo. Orange square with rounded corners and a graphic image intended to represent a good in white. Join in on a free digital scavenger hunt during your museum visit. All digital scavenger hunts are available through the free Goosechase App, which can be downloaded from your preferred app provider.

Join codes are provided below for the available scavenger hunts.

Top Secret
Join Code: W8X5Q9

Kids Career
Join Code: 5ZG197

Enlisted Force Exhibit Scavenger Hunt
Join Code: 191GQ4

USAF Black History Scavenger Hunt
Join Code: V853BV

Women in the Air Force Scavenger Hunt
Join Code: 451PRV

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Download these free, themed printable scavenger hunts before you come to the museum.

A Force For Good (grades 6-12)
Cold War (grades 9-12)
Early Years (grades 3-5)
Early Years (grades 6-8)
Kids Career (grades 1-3)
Korean and Southeast Asia (grades 6-8)
Museum Animals (grades K-3)
Seek and Find Animals (grades K-2)
Space (grades 6-12)
Space, Research and Development, Global Reach, Presidential (grades 3-5)
Space, Research and Development, Global Reach, Presidential (grades 6-8)
USAF Black History
Women in the Air Force
WWII (grades 3-5)
WWII (grades 6-8)

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black and white image of an F-15. It is hollow because it is a coloring page

A-10 353rd Fighter Squadron

A-10 353rd Fighter Squadron Patch

A-1H The Proud American

AC-130A Spectre

Apollo Command Module

B-1B Lancer with Nose Art

B-1B Boss Hawg Nose Art

B-2 Spirit with Fire and Ice artwor

Fire and Ice artwork from B-2

B-17F Memphis Belle

Berlin Wall sections

BF 109G -10 Nose Art

BF 109G-10 with Nose Art

CH-3E Black Mariah

Civil Air Patrol Cessna

F-117A Nighthawk

F-4C with Patch

F-15A Streak Eagle

F-104 Starfighter

HH-3E Jolly Green Giant

KC-97L Stratofreighter

P-47D with Nose Art

SR-71 Blackbird

SR-71 Blackbird with tail art

Tail art from SR-71

Stumpy John Silver

Tarantula, Gecko, and Dragon Fly

Vittles the dog

XB-70 Valkyrie over Mt. Rushmore

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These word searches can be conducted on your own at home, or while touring the museum in-person.

75 Years of Air Force Aerospace Vehicles

75 Years of Air Force Leadership

A Force For Good: Humanitarian Exhibit

Civil Air Patrol

Close Air Support

Cold War Aircraft

Critters in the Museum

Fun with Flight

Kids Careers Crossword

Kids Careers Word Search

Korean War Aircraft

Launch into Space

NMUSAF The First 100 Years

Planes with animal names

Presidential Aircraft

Search and Rescue

Southeast Asia War Aircraft

USAF Acquisitions

WWII Non-US Manufactured Aircraft

WWII US Manufactured Aircraft

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Screening at Entrance
All visitors may be screened with a metal detector upon entry. In addition all bags are subject to search and may be placed through an X-Ray machine. Weapons are not permitted including pocket knives and firearms, to include conceal carry and other dangerous weapons.
Prohibited Items
Prohibited Items:
- Firearms*
- Knives
- Box cutters
- Food and Soda Drinks
- Alcohol
- Coolers

* Firearms, to include conceal carry and other dangerous weapons, are specifically prohibited in Federal facilities in accordance with 18 USC §930 (c)

Permitted Items:
- Water bottles (clear, sealed bottle, up to 20 oz.)
- Purses
- Camera bags
- Diaper bags
- Strollers
- Service animals

Please note the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is not responsible for items left in vehicles.
Click here for frequently asked questions regarding items permitted inside the museum.
Visitor Photography Notice
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.
Individuals are permitted to take their own photographs or videos while touring the museum.