Kids & Parents

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Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.
FREE Admission & Parking

Discover Hangar for Kids

Blackbirds
Critters in the Museum
Fun with Flight
Launch into Space
Planes with animal names
Presidential Aircraft

These word searches can be conducted on own at home, along with the museum’s virtual tour, or while touring the museum in-person.

Introduction to Becoming a Pilot course

This free two-week course consists of Ground School and training at a flight simulator. Students, ages 14-18, must be able to attend all 6 classes over the two-week period. Registration is required.
Click here for more information.

TARC Rocket Team

Each year the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force hosts a "The American Rocketry Challenge" (TARC). What is TARC? It is the world's largest rocket contest and involves having students design, build and launch rockets to meet a specific goal which changes each year. Application required for students entering grades 9-12.
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CyberPatriot Program

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is starting a CyberPatriot Program. This program is designed for students with a strong desire to work on a team interested in cybersecurity or other STEM disciplines. The team will participate in the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition which includes a series of online competition rounds and teams are given a set of virtual operating systems and tasked with finding and fixing cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Application required for students entering grades 9-12.
Click here for additional information.

Cold War (grades 9-12)
Early Years (grades 3-5)
Early Years (grades 6-8)
Korean and Southeast Asia (grades 6-8)
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)
Women in the Air Force 1 & 2
Women in the Air Force 1 & 2 Answer Key
Women in the Air Force 3 & 4
Women in the Air Force 3 & 4 Answer Key
Women in the Air Force Map
WWII (grades 3-5)
WWII (grades 6-8)

Download this Scavenger Hunt to follow along with the Virtual Tour of the Cold War Gallery.
Cold War Gallery Virtual Scavenger Hunt

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.
Prohibited Items
Prohibited Items:
- Firearms*
- Knives
- Box cutters
- Food and Soda Drinks
- Alcohol
- Coolers
- Backpacks

* Firearms 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.
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Word Searches

Coloring Pages

Featured Links

Interactive

Aerospace Camps

Additional Resources

Extracurricular Courses and Teams

Activities During Your Visit