Due to public health precautions in relation to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), all events are subject to change and are re-evaluated on a weekly basis. We will continue to update this website and social media outlets with the latest information.

The museum is pleased to announce the opening of “Honor, Courage, Commitment: Marine Corps Art, 1975-2018.". Sponsored by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, this exhibit features 36 works by 15 combat artists, portraying Marine Corps service from the mid-1970’s through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

This exhibit will be on display in the Cold War Art Gallery through Dec. 11.

For more information about the history of this exhibit, visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps website. 

(Federal Endorsement Not Implied)

On these days, visitors will have the unique opportunity to look inside one of the museum’s aircraft from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
(The list of aircraft is updated quarterly)

Future Dates:

Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17-18 Stay tuned for Open Aircraft over the weekend of our 75th Anniversary!

Saturday, Oct. 15 C-20B (Gulfstream Aerospace)

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 in conjunction with the anniversary of a significant Air Force or military event. 

10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Upcoming Plane Talks:

Saturday, Sept. 17 - in honor of the 75th Anniversary of the Air Force
Friday, Nov. 11 - Veterans Day
Wednesday, Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day

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

“Above and Beyond,” an interactive science exhibition exploring transformative innovations in aerospace, will launch Saturday, Sept. 17 in the Museum's 4th Building. The 500-square-metre exhibition will offer an unprecedented interactive demonstration of advances in aviation and aerospace, from the first powered flights to the newest innovations on Earth and in space. Flight simulation, immersive theater, touch-table displays and augmented reality are examples of exhibit technology offering an experiential understanding of the scientific concepts behind flight.

This is exhibit is FREE for all museum visitors. 

“Above and Beyond” is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in association with Boeing and is locally sponsored by CenterPoint Energy.
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Come celebrate with us! The museum will have events throughout the weekend that include open aircrafts, family-centered activities, special Veteran speakers and more.

Visit the 75th Anniversary page for additional details and a complete list of all events scheduled in celebration of this major milestone. www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Events/75th-anniversary/

Aerial events, reenactor encampment, antique cars, workshops and a speaker series frame an exciting weekend of fly-ins from replica WWI aircraft. Sights, sounds and activities for the whole family will take place throughout the museum complex as we look back to WWI and America’s early air superiority.

Video-Replica WWI Flying Aircraft at the Dawn Patrol Rendezvous 2018

The museum will showcase signs from the American Sign Museum's collection "The Signmaker's Journey" from April 4 - October 12.  Signs in this exhibit are not regularly on display at the American Sign Museum, and feature a closer look at the three historically significant eras of illuminated signage--Lightbulb, Neon, and Plastics--with signs representing.  The exhibit tells a story of the fictional character Joe Signmaker’s journey through the 20^th century, relating his personal experiences in the ever-changing sign industry.

The character of Joe Signman was inspired by the life of William H. Hahn. Hahn began his career as a signpainter for the Thomas Cusack Company of Chicago. He later opened his own company in Chicago and was soon joined by his son, William B. Hahn.  The Museum has expanded upon the limited information known about Hahn in order to give a more complete view of a signman in the first half of the 20^th century. Follow Joe’s journey as he navigates changing technology to illuminate the night sky.    

The Sign Makers Journey was developed by the American Sign Museum in cooperation with the National Museum of the US Air Force.  Artifacts are on loan from the American Sign Museum, Cincinnati, OH.. (Federal Endorsement Not Implied)

The museum is planning evening events exclusively for adults ages 21+ with food, fun and drinks! Tickets will be required. Dates and details coming soon!

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is proud to host the USAF Band of Flight for museum concerts.  Continue to follow our website and social media for upcoming opportunities. 

Video-Air Force Band of Flight Concert Footage(2019)