Guided School Tours

School Groups Only
Grades 4-12

Guided tours last approximately two hours and are available to students in grades 4-12. They are offered Monday through Friday mornings during the school year and are conducted by museum-trained volunteers. Although free, reservations are required and should be made early. Available dates are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please contact the Education Division to discuss current program availability at nationalmuseum.mut@us.af.mil or call (937) 255-8048.

1) One adult leader is required for every 10 students. Please divide your groups before entering the museum. Each tour guide will lead a group of 10 students and one adult.

2) Group size is limited to a maximum of 100 students per day, depending upon guide availability.

3) Be sure to allow extra time if your group will be staying for lunch, visiting the museum store, making restroom breaks or viewing a movie in the digital 3D theatre. Schedule your tour before making theatre reservations.

4) Please arrive on time. The guides are volunteers and will not be held longer than 30 minutes after your scheduled arrival time

Please call the Education Division as soon as possible if you have scheduled a tour/program and must cancel, are running late or have a change in the number of students. If you have made theatre or cafe reservations that also need to be adjusted, please contact them directly at: theatre (937-751-1577) or cafe (937-751-1557).

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
- Backpacks

* 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.

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