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.

Friday, Jan. 24

A Special Tribute to Man's Best Friend:
Celebrating the final days of the Canine Warrior exhibit, 6-9 p.m.

Join us for an evening event for the “Canine Warrior” exhibit before it closes at the end of January. Meet the exhibit artist James Mellick; learn about canine impact to our country’s defense; meet therapy dogs and learn about adoption abilities in the greater Dayton area. Click here for more information.

Thursday, Feb. 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.

Friday, Feb. 7

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.

Monday, Feb. 17

Plane Talks – Presidents 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, Feb. 21

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.

Saturday, Feb. 22

Hearts, Heritage & Heroes 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.

Saturday, Feb. 29

Micro Drone Race, Race starts at 11:00 a.m.

See fast flying micro machines, in this rapid growing sport, as drone pilots fly around obstacles and aircraft along their racecourse through the galleries. In addition to seeing the race, spectators will be able to get a pilot’s perspective via cameras mounted to the drones. Click here for more information.

Thursday, March 5

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.

Friday, March 6

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.

Saturday, March 7

Secrets Revealed

Learn about the Air Force perspective of the SR-71, U-2, Cold War and more recent operations. Click here for more information.

Friday, March 20

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.

Saturday, March 28

Plane Talks – In observance of National Vietnam War 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. 

Thursday, April 2

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.

Friday, April 3

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.

Friday, April 17

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.

Friday, May 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.

Thursday, May 7

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.

Friday, May 15

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.

Saturday, May 16

Plane Talks – Armed Forces 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, June 4

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.

Friday, June 5

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.

Friday, June 19

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.

Thursday, July 2

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.

Friday, July 3

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.

Friday, July 17

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.

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.

Friday, Aug. 7

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.

Friday, Aug. 21

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.

Thursday, Sept. 3

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.​

Friday, Sept. 4

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.

Friday, Sept. 18

Plane Talks – 73^rd 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. 

Friday, Sept. 18

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.

Thursday, Oct. 1

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.

Friday, Oct. 2 – Saturday, Oct. 3

WWI Dawn Patrol Rendezvous, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

This two-day event features replica WWI flying aircraft, re-enactors, radio-controlled model aircraft, period vehicles, music and more.  Click here for more information.

Friday, Oct. 2

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.

Friday, Oct. 16

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.

Thursday, Nov. 5

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.​

Friday, Nov. 6

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.

Wednesday, 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. 20

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.

Thursday, Dec. 3

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.

Friday, Dec. 4

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.

Monday, Dec. 7

Plane Talks – Pearl Harbor Remembrance 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. 

Saturday, Dec. 12

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. 

Friday, Dec. 18

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.