Top Secret: License to Spy: Sept. 15 - Dec. 16

Black and white image of a silouette of a man with a hat holding a brief case with his finger to his lips as if to "shush" someone.

Uncover your inner secret agent at Top Secret: License to Spy!

Museum visitors will go undercover and enter a world of coded messages and satellite surveillance when they take on the role of a secret agent in the latest feature exhibition, Top Secret: License to Spy, coming September 15.

This special exhibit is FREE and open to the public from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily.

Top Secret explores the science and technology of spying and espionage, including how to uncover a radio bug with an oscilloscope and using lasers to monitor conversations. Visitors will gather the intelligence needed to achieve their mission by breaking codes, uncovering microdots, using spy satellites and creating elusive disguises.

Top Secret will amaze kids and adults alike with behind-the-scenes glimpse of an undercover world that has been re-created with life-like sets and activities.

Science has never been so….Top Secret!

Learn more at our Exhibition Page. 

This exhibition is created by Scitech Discovery Centre, Perth, Australia, produced by Imagine Exhibitions, Inc. and made possible through generous support by the Air Force Museum Foundation(Federal Endorsement Not Implied).

Special tours in honor of Veterans Day: Nov 2, 9 & 16

Special Tours in honor of veterans dayJoin us for FREE special tours throughout November highlighting the history and service of Women in the Air Force and the Enlisted Force. 

Tours are free, open to the public, and will last approximately 2 hours. Pre-registration is not required but space is limited therefore all interested visitors are encouraged to arrive early.
American Sign Language Interpretation will be available for all tours.

Special Tour Dates: Saturday, Nov. 9 and 16.

Enlisted Force Exhibit beginning at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 16, Nov. 9 tour is at 1:00 p.m.

Women in the Air Force beginning at 11:00 a.m. Nov. 16, Nov. 9 tour is at 1:00 p.m.

 

Plane Talks in honor of veterans day - nov. 9

Plane Talks in honor of Veterans Day, Saturday Nov 9 from 10:30 - 3:30. Text surrounded by a red border and decorated with blue and red stars.Honor the service and sacrifice of our nation's service members with a special edition of "Plane Talks" in honor of Veterans Day on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m..

Visitors are invited to listen and interact with subject matter experts located throughout the museum’s galleries as they speak about their unique experiences serving our nation's Air Force, and learn more about the artifacts and aircraft located in the museum.

Plane Talks occurs a few times a year, bringing to life the development and service history of the aircraft and exhibits on display at the museum. Various subject matter experts will be stationed in the galleries near the aircraft or exhibit that relates to their expertise. Experts include veterans, active duty, former pilots, crew members, engineers, navigators, and more. Plane Talks programs often occur in conjunction with the anniversary of a significant Air Force or military event. 

Watch here for upcoming Plane Talks event dates.
All Plane Talks occur from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
 

Video-USAF Maj.(Ret.) Lew Newhard- Former SAM 26000 Pilot

Chuck Yeager Stories

   

This event will be held in the Carney Auditorium Nov 9th at 11:00a.m. Following their presentation, Ms. Yeager and Brig. Gen. Teichert will conduct a book signing in the gift shop.

 

mark your calendar for these exciting events in 2024 and 2025

Mark your calendar now and stay tuned here and on our Facebook page for upcoming details on these exciting events!

Chuck Yeager Stories with Victoria Yeager and Gen. John Teichert: Nov. 9 at 11:00am
Fitness Under the Wings: Jan. 11, 18, 25 and Feb. 1

Plane Talks: Feb. 15, March 29, May 17 and Nov. 8
Micro Drone Races: Feb. 28 - March 1
Bunny Trail: Apr. 19
Scale HeliStorm: May 30 -  Jun. 1

Wings, Rails and Wheels Model Expo: Aug. 2
Troops and Treats: Oct. 25
Holiday Tree Festival: Nov. 24 - Dec. 31

 

 

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Contact Us

For additional questions about upcoming Museum events, please contact us at nationalmuseum.mus@us.af.mil