Due to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s temporary closure as a public health precaution in relation to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), all events are subject to change. Despite closure to the public, the museum is continuing its heritage stewardship duties and work on preparing for events to the fullest extent possible. Check our Event page for a list of events we are planning.
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.
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020
Museum Closed - Thanksgiving Day
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.
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.
The Air Force Band of Flight Holiday Concerts scheduled for December 12 and 13, 2020 have been cancelled. However, the Holiday Concert will be recorded and streamed online for all to enjoy. Click here for more information.
Friday, Dec. 25
Museum Closed - Christmas Day
Friday, January 1
Museum Closed - New Year's Day
Thursday, January 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.
January 28 – May 2, 2021
SPACE: A Journey to Our Future (Temporary Exhibit) See this highly interactive exhibition that ignites the desire for space exploration and discovery. More information
Thursday, February 4
Monday, February 15
Plane Talks: Presidents Day Subject matter experts will be stationed near the aircraft or exhibit that relate to Presidents Day. More information
February 20
Micro Drone Race See fast flying drones as pilots fly along their racecourse through the galleries. More information
February 26
Art Exhibit Opening: International Association of Astronomical Artists This exhibit will feature artwork by the International Association of Astronomical Artists. More information
Thursday, March 4
March 6
Special Event – Women in the Air Force: From Yesterday into Tomorrow An event to coincide with the new Women in the Air Force Exhibit and Women’s History Month. More information
Saturday, March 27
Plane Talks: In Observance of National Vietnam War Veterans Day Subject matter experts will be stationed near the aircraft or exhibit that relate the Vietnam War. More information
Thursday, April 1
Thursday, May 6
Saturday, May 15
Plane Talks: Armed Forces Day Subject matter experts will be stationed near the aircraft or exhibit that relate to Armed Forces. More information
Thursday, June 3
Thursday, July 1
Thursday, August 5
Thursday, September 2
Friday, September 17
Plane Talks: In Observance of 74th Anniversary of the Air Force and National POW/MIA Recognition Day Subject matter experts will be stationed near the aircraft or exhibit that relate to the Air Force and POWs. More information
Thursday, October 7
Thursday, November 4
Thursday, November 11
Plane Talks: Veterans Day Subject matter experts will be stationed near the aircraft or exhibit that relate to Veterans Day. More information
Thursday, December 2
Tuesday, December 7
Plane Talks: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Subject matter experts will be stationed near the aircraft or exhibit that relate to Pearl Harbor. More information
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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)