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Mask Policy:
In accordance with the updated guidance released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Defense (DoD) and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will require all visitors to wear face masks indoors effective July 30, 2021 until further notice.

Visitors ages three and up will be required to wear masks while indoors at the museum. This policy applies to all visitors, staff and volunteers regardless of vaccination status. Visitors may wear their own masks or a free paper mask will be provided. Cloth masks will also be available for purchase in the Museum Store.
Additional information available here.

  • National Museum of the U.S. Air Force visitors will have the opportunity to meet members of the Cincinnati Reds organization on Jan. 25 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Outfielder Billy Hamilton, minor league outfielder Jesse Winker, Reds Hall of Famer Tom Browning, broadcaster and former pitcher Jeff Brantley, broadcaster Jim Kelch, VP of Baseball Operations Dick Williams and mascot Rosie Red are scheduled to appear at the museum stop. (Photo courtesy of the Cincinnati Reds)

    Cincinnati Reds to visit the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

    National Museum of the U.S. Air Force visitors will have the opportunity to meet members of the Cincinnati Reds organization on Jan. 27 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.             Pitcher Amir Garrett; minor league catcher Tyler Stephenson; broadcasters Jeff Brantley and Jim Day; President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Dick Williams; and mascot
  • DAYTON, Ohio (05/2015) -- Special roaming characters including R2-D2 participated in Space Fest on May 15-16 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Learn about ‘Robots Among Us’ during free event at National Museum USAF

    Learn about the exciting field of robotics during Family Day on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.  Designed for children and adults of all ages, Family Day offers several hands-on opportunities for all to enjoy. Demonstration and activity stations, located in the second and fourth buildings, teach
  • DAYTON, Ohio -- The Air Force’s customized Vapor Special Ops Supercar on display in the museum's third building. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Vapor Special Operations Supercar now on display at National Museum USAF

    The Vapor Special Operations Supercar, one of two custom-built automobiles commissioned by the Air Force Recruiting Service from 2009-2016 for its “Project Supercar” recruiting campaign, was recently transferred to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and is now on display in the museum’s third building. This fully customized Dodge Challenger
  • The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force holds an annual Air Force Heritage and History Writing Competition, providing students the opportunity to develop positive academic and character qualities and to showcase their writing talents while vying for scholarship funds.

    National Museum USAF announces Eighth Annual Student Writing Competition

    Teenagers will have a unique opportunity to earn scholarship funds while learning about military aviation history through the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s Eighth Annual Air Force Heritage and History Writing Competition.  This year's theme focuses on World War II bomber aircraft and crews, such as the B-17F Memphis Belle™ - one of the
  • A view of the International Space Station. (Photo courtesy of NASA)

    Learn about the International Space Station at the National Museum USAF

    Commemorate the 17th anniversary of a continuous human presence in space and learn about the greatest engineering feat in modern history – the International Space Station – during Family Day on Nov. 18 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed for children and adults of all ages, Family Day offers several interactive
  • The U.S. Air Force Band of Flight will present their spring concert “Old, New and Forever Blue” featuring Wright Brass and Systems Go, on Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Tickets are required and will be available beginning Wednesday, March 6 at 9 a.m. (Courtesy Photo)

    Free tickets available Nov. 8 for Holiday Concerts at National Museum USAF

    The U.S. Air Force Band of Flight will celebrate the holidays with a variety of new and classic holiday favorites by performing three concerts at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dec. 15-17. The concert on Friday, Dec. 15 will begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by matinee performances on Saturday, Dec. 16 and Sunday, Dec. 17 starting at 2 p.m.
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    National Museum USAF to commemorate Veterans Day with 'Plane Talks' on Nov. 11

    The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will commemorate Veterans Day by offering visitors a special opportunity to interact with more than 25 veterans who will be stationed at aircraft throughout the museum as part of the “Plane Talks” program on Nov. 11 from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Included among the veterans scheduled to be on-hand are a
  • DAYTON, Ohio -- Children and adults of all ages had "Spooktacular Aerospace Fun" during Family Day on Oct. 27, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Have 'Spooktacular Aerospace Fun' on Oct. 28 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

    Learn fun aerospace principles through FREE Halloween-themed activities during Family Day on Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Visitors are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes, and those who participate in activities will receive goody bags (while supplies last).Designed for children and adults of all
  • DAYTON, Ohio -- Students participate in aerospace demonstration stations during Home School Day on April 20, 2015, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Free activities for Home School STEM Day set for Oct. 2 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

    Home school students can explore the world’s largest aviation museum and learn about aviation history and STEM topics during Home School STEM Day on Oct. 2 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. During this event, home school children, ages 5-18, can participate in a number of free educational activities, many focusing on science,
  • Researchers gathered data for their foam experiment during a parabolic flight in 2015. Join Chief Nursing Officer from The Center for Aerospace Nursing Excellence, Scott Rhoades, on Sept. 24 as he makes two special presentations describing his experience with freefall aboard a parabolic flight, such as those used to train astronauts. The first presentation will begin at 11 a.m. and will repeat at 1:30 p.m. Credit: NASA Photo by James Blair

    Celebrate the beginning of fall by learning about gravity

    Celebrate the beginning of the fall season while learning about the force that causes falling - gravity, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 23 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.STEM-related activities and demonstrations will take place in the second and fourth buildings and will allow those of all ages to experience the concept of gravity in
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