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Dec. 1, 2023
Registration now open for free tickets to holiday concerts at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

Registration is now open to request free tickets to the U.S. Air Force Band of Flight holiday concerts scheduled for Dec. 19 and 20.The band will celebrate the holidays with a variety of classic holiday favorites in two performances at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, beginning at 7:00
Nov. 17, 2023
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force announces upcoming holiday closures

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will be closed on the following upcoming holidays: Thursday, Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving Day), will re-open on its normal schedule Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day), will re-open on its normal schedule Dec. 26, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Nov. 16, 2023
Free tickets available Dec. 1 for holiday concerts at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

The U.S. Air Force Band of Flight will celebrate the holidays with a variety of classic holiday favorites in two performances at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Dec. 19 and 20 at 7:00 p.m. each day.The concerts on Dec. 19 and 20 will take place in the museum’s second building and last
Nov. 15, 2023
Steampunk: A Fantastical Hands-On Adventure in its final weeks at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

It’s the last opportunity for visitors of all ages to experience an adventure unlike any other as the free, hands-on, retro-futuristic experience titled Steampunk: A Fantastical Hands-On Adventure will be open for just three more weeks, through Dec. 10, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air
Nov. 3, 2023
U.S. Air Force Museum offers events in honor of Veterans Day

DAYTON, Ohio – The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will provide two unique opportunities for visitors to honor our nation’s veterans with a performance of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team on Thursday, Nov. 9 and Veterans Day Plane Talks on Nov. 11.Both of these events are free and
Oct. 20, 2023
Air Sports demonstrations planned at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will host an exciting day of Air Sports demonstrations Saturday, Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the museum grounds.Visitors to the museum will see formation paramotor flying brought by the Airythmia Paramotor Demonstration Team, hot air balloons,
Oct. 18, 2023
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force selected for Air Force Heritage Award

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force was recently selected by the U.S. Air Force History and Museums Program as the recipient of the 2023 Air Force Heritage Award for its exhibit, A Force for Good: Department of the Air Force Humanitarian Missions.This prestigious award recognizes outstanding
Oct. 18, 2023
National Museum of the USAF hosts Trick-or-Treat event

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force invites kids of all ages to come to “Troops & Treats,” a day of trick-or-treating and Halloween-themed activities on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.This event is free, and all visitors are encouraged to bring their own trick-or-treat bag and
Aug. 30, 2023
Fall Introduction to Becoming a Pilot class dates announced at National Museum USAF

Registration is now open for fall Introduction to Becoming a Pilot classes at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This free program is designed to inspire and educate students about a career in aviation.Open to students aged 14-18, this program provides students an opportunity to fly a
Aug. 16, 2023
Light Conservation at the National Museum of the USAF

Recent visitors to the National Museum of the United States Air Force have noticed changes to the lighting in some of our exhibits, as well as a temporary gallery closure. Beginning in May, the museum closed the Early Years Gallery for a scheduled renovation of the overhead lighting system to

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Registration now open for free tickets to holiday concerts at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force announces upcoming holiday closures

Free tickets available Dec. 1 for holiday concerts at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

Steampunk: A Fantastical Hands-On Adventure in its final weeks at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Museum offers events in honor of Veterans Day

Air Sports demonstrations planned at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force selected for Air Force Heritage Award

National Museum of the USAF hosts Trick-or-Treat event

Fall Introduction to Becoming a Pilot class dates announced at National Museum USAF

Light Conservation at the National Museum of the USAF

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