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Museum Expansion

DAYTON, Ohio -- A view of the Manitowoc 999 crawler crane which is the primary crane used to lift the truss. The 224,000 square foot building, which is scheduled to open to the public in 2016, is being privately financed by the Air Force Museum Foundation, a non-profit organization chartered to assist in the development and expansion of the museum's facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Museum Expansion

DAYTON, Ohio -- A view of the Manitowoc 999 crawler crane assembly which is the primary crane used to lift the truss. The 224,000 square foot building, which is scheduled to open to the public in 2016, is being privately financed by the Air Force Museum Foundation, a non-profit organization chartered to assist in the development and expansion of the museum's facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Museum Expansion

DAYTON, Ohio -- A view of the Manitowoc 999 crawler crane assembly which is the primary crane used to lift the truss. The 224,000 square foot building, which is scheduled to open to the public in 2016, is being privately financed by the Air Force Museum Foundation, a non-profit organization chartered to assist in the development and expansion of the museum's facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Museum Expansion

DAYTON, Ohio -- A view of the buttresses on the Southeast corner of the building. The 224,000 square foot building, which is scheduled to open to the public in 2016, is being privately financed by the Air Force Museum Foundation, a non-profit organization chartered to assist in the development and expansion of the museum's facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Museum Expansion

DAYTON, Ohio -- A view of the buttresses on the South Side of the building. The 224,000 square foot building, which is scheduled to open to the public in 2016, is being privately financed by the Air Force Museum Foundation, a non-profit organization chartered to assist in the development and expansion of the museum's facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Museum Expansion

DAYTON, Ohio -- Construction crews work on installing the post tension cable sleeves and their cages. The 224,000 square foot building, which is scheduled to open to the public in 2016, is being privately financed by the Air Force Museum Foundation, a non-profit organization chartered to assist in the development and expansion of the museum's facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Museum Expansion

DAYTON, Ohio -- Construction crews work on the post tension cable sleeves and their cages. The 224,000 square foot building, which is scheduled to open to the public in 2016, is being privately financed by the Air Force Museum Foundation, a non-profit organization chartered to assist in the development and expansion of the museum's facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Museum Expansion

DAYTON, Ohio -- Construction crews work on the buttress form assembly. The 224,000 square foot building, which is scheduled to open to the public in 2016, is being privately financed by the Air Force Museum Foundation, a non-profit organization chartered to assist in the development and expansion of the museum's facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Museum Expansion

DAYTON, Ohio -- Construction crews work on the post tension cable sleeves and rebar. The 224,000 square foot building, which is scheduled to open to the public in 2016, is being privately financed by the Air Force Museum Foundation, a non-profit organization chartered to assist in the development and expansion of the museum's facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Museum Expansion

DAYTON, Ohio -- Aerial view of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force during construction of the museum's fourth building. The 224,000 square foot building, which is scheduled to open to the public in 2016, is being privately financed by the Air Force Museum Foundation, a non-profit organization chartered to assist in the development and expansion of the museum's facilities. (Photo courtesy of McKenrick Lee Photography)

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Museum Expansion

DAYTON, Ohio -- An overall look at the museum's fourth building construction site. The 224,000 square foot building, which is scheduled to open to the public in 2016, is being privately financed by the Air Force Museum Foundation, a non-profit organization chartered to assist in the development and expansion of the museum's facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Museum Expansion

DAYTON, Ohio -- An overall look at the museum's fourth building construction site. The 224,000 square foot building, which is scheduled to open to the public in 2016, is being privately financed by the Air Force Museum Foundation, a non-profit organization chartered to assist in the development and expansion of the museum's facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Air Force Museum Theatre

Air Force Museum Theatre at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (AFMF photo by Mike Ullrey)

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Historic Museum Building

DAYTON, Ohio (08/2011) -- Aerial view of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ben Strasser)

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Historic Museum Building

DAYTON, Ohio --Aerial photograph of the Air Force Museum in 1995. The museum was redesignated as the National Museum of the United States Air Force in 2004. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Historic Museum Building

DAYTON, Ohio --Aerial photograph of the Air Force Museum in 1976. The museum was redesignated as the National Museum of the United States Air Force in 2004 (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Historic Museum Building

DAYTON, Ohio --President Richard Nixon dedicated the new building in September 1971. Even though the facility gave the Air Force Museum more room, some aircraft remained outside, which meant thinking about a new building. (U.S. Air Force photo 1973)

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Historic Museum Building

DAYTON, Ohio --In 1956 the Air Force Technical Museum was redesignated the Air Force Central Museum, and in November 1957 the museum was redesignated again, this time as the Air Force Museum. The museum was placed in an old facility, this time a World War II era structure, and many of the aircraft were put outside in a parking lot. (U.S. Air Force photo 1961)

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Historic Museum Building

DAYTON, Ohio --In 1956 the Air Force Technical Museum was redesignated the Air Force Central Museum, and in November 1957 the museum was redesignated again, this time as the Air Force Museum. The museum was placed in an old facility, this time a World War II era structure, and many of the aircraft were put outside in a parking lot.(U.S. Air Force photo 1961)

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Historic Museum Building

DAYTON, Ohio --In 1956 the Air Force Technical Museum was redesignated the Air Force Central Museum, and in November 1957 the museum was redesignated again, this time as the Air Force Museum. (U.S. Air Force photo 1958)

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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.