National Museum of the United States Air Force™

In support of an official event

The Museum will be closed Sunday, May 25
In addition, the Fourth Hangar will be closed Saturday, May 24

Access to the Presidential Gallery will be limited from May 15 to June 5

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Enlisted Airmen on the Cutting Edge

"When the sled took off, it was almost as if everything in your body was being forced out through your back. And then when it stopped, it was like driving an automobile at a hundred miles an hour and running into a stone wall.” –then Airman Second Class Alton Yates

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Enlisted Airmen on the Cutting Edge

Although dummy tests indicated the possibility of severe injury or loss of life, Sgt. Lawrence Lambert volunteered without hesitation. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross and Cheney Award for his bravery.

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Technical Sergeant Ben Kuroki Distinguished Service Medal Recipient

Technical Sergeant Ben Kuroki Distinguished Service Medal Recipient exhibit on display in the WWII Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Kuroki’s honorable service and relentless drive in the face of racial discrimination demonstrated that such discrimination was unfounded. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Technical Sergeant Ben Kuroki Distinguished Service Medal Recipient

Technical Sergeant Ben Kuroki Distinguished Service Medal Recipient exhibit on display in the WWII Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Kuroki’s honorable service and relentless drive in the face of racial discrimination demonstrated that such discrimination was unfounded. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Protectors: Cold War Air Police

Protectors: Cold War Air Police exhibit on display in the Korean War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The Korean War gave Air Police a new priority—protecting combat equipment from enemy destruction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Enlisted Airmen on the Cutting Edge

Enlisted Airmen on the Cutting Edge exhibit on display in the R&D Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Enlisted Airmen made a profound impact on aircraft, spacecraft, and automobile safety by participating in cutting edge research during the 1940s and 1950s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Staff Sergeant James Meredith Desegregation in the Air Force

Staff Sergeant James Meredith Desegregation in the Air Force exhibit on display in the WWII Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. He was one of the first Black Airmen to serve in an all-White squadron and sometimes the only Black Airman in the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Staff Sergeant James Meredith Desegregation in the Air Force

Staff Sergeant James Meredith Desegregation in the Air Force exhibit on display in the WWII Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. He was one of the first Black Airmen to serve in an all-White squadron and sometimes the only Black Airman in the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Missile Technicians: Always Ready

Missile Technicians: Always Ready exhibit on display in the Missile Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Enlisted missile technicians have supported nuclear deterrence since the late 1950s by ensuring that the USAF’s strategic missiles are always ready to launch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Missile Technicians: Always Ready

Missile Technicians: Always Ready exhibit on display in the Missile Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Enlisted missile technicians have supported nuclear deterrence since the late 1950s by ensuring that the USAF’s strategic missiles are always ready to launch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Missile Technicians: Always Ready

Missile Technicians: Always Ready exhibit on display in the Missile Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Enlisted missile technicians have supported nuclear deterrence since the late 1950s by ensuring that the USAF’s strategic missiles are always ready to launch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Missile Technicians: Always Ready

Missile Technicians: Always Ready exhibit on display in the Missile Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Enlisted missile technicians have supported nuclear deterrence since the late 1950s by ensuring that the USAF’s strategic missiles are always ready to launch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Missile Technicians: Always Ready

Missile Technicians: Always Ready exhibit on display in the Missile Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Enlisted missile technicians have supported nuclear deterrence since the late 1950s by ensuring that the USAF’s strategic missiles are always ready to launch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Enlisted Force: Foundation of Air and Space Power

Enlisted Force: Foundation of Air and Space Power(Central Exhibit) on display in Kettering Hall at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. From its earliest days, the highly-skilled, trained, and talented enlisted force has been the foundation for the daily operations of the Department of the Air Force.(U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Enlisted Force: Foundation of Air and Space Power

Enlisted Force: Foundation of Air and Space Power(Central Exhibit) on display in Kettering Hall at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. From its earliest days, the highly-skilled, trained, and talented enlisted force has been the foundation for the daily operations of the Department of the Air Force.(U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Enlisted Force: Foundation of Air and Space Power

Enlisted Force: Foundation of Air and Space Power(Central Exhibit) on display in Kettering Hall at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. From its earliest days, the highly-skilled, trained, and talented enlisted force has been the foundation for the daily operations of the Department of the Air Force.(U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Enlisted Force: Foundation of Air and Space Power

Enlisted Force: Foundation of Air and Space Power(Central Exhibit) on display in Kettering Hall at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. From its earliest days, the highly-skilled, trained, and talented enlisted force has been the foundation for the daily operations of the Department of the Air Force.(U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Enlisted Force: Foundation of Air and Space Power

Enlisted Force: Foundation of Air and Space Power(Central Exhibit) on display in Kettering Hall at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. From its earliest days, the highly-skilled, trained, and talented enlisted force has been the foundation for the daily operations of the Department of the Air Force.(U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Enlisted Force: Foundation of Air and Space Power

Enlisted Force: Foundation of Air and Space Power(Central Exhibit) on display in Kettering Hall at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. From its earliest days, the highly-skilled, trained, and talented enlisted force has been the foundation for the daily operations of the Department of the Air Force.(U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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Enlisted Force: Foundation of Air and Space Power

Enlisted Force: Foundation of Air and Space Power(Central Exhibit) on display in Kettering Hall at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. From its earliest days, the highly-skilled, trained, and talented enlisted force has been the foundation for the daily operations of the Department of the Air Force.(U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

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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

* 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.