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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.

  • The crew of the "Memphis Belle"® after their 25th mission: (l to r) TSgt. Harold Loch (top turret gunner/engineer), SSg.t Cecil Scott (ball turret gunner), TSgt. Robert Hanson (radio operator), Capt. James Verinis (copilot), Capt. Robert Morgan (pilot), Capt. Charles Leighton (navigator), SSgt. John Quinlan (tail gunner), SSgt. Casimer Nastal (waist gunner), Capt. Vincent Evans (bombardier), and SSgt. Clarence Winchell (waist gunner). (U.S. Air Force photo)

    B-17F Memphis Belle™ to be placed on public display on May 17, 2018 at National Museum USAF

    One of the most recognizable symbols of World War II will once again report for duty exactly 75 years after its crew finished their last mission in the war against Nazi Germany on May 17, 1943.    The B-17F Memphis Belle™ – the first U.S. Army Air Forces heavy bomber to complete 25 missions over Europe and return to the United States – will be
  • 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. 28 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.            Broadcaster Marty Brennaman; outfielder Scott Schebler; catcher Devin Mesoraco; minor league infielder Blake Trahan; former Reds infielder/outfielder Dmitri Young; vice president,
  • An explosive ordnance disposal technician mobilizes a robot to remotely identify a suspicious device as part of a training exercise. EOD technicians commonly use robots as a method of first entry to keep themselves safe during crisis response situations. (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. 21 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. Aerospace demonstration stations, located throughout the museum's galleries, teach fun

  • Top 10 most viewed AF stories of 2016

    The Air Force News Service has compiled a list of the top 10 stories on AF.mil for 2016. The stories were placed in order based on the number of views.
  • DAYTON, Ohio (05/2016) -- An overhead view of the Boeing VC-137C SAM 26000 (Air Force One) at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

    Air Force One (SAM 26000) to close Jan. 23-Feb. 3 for lighting upgrade and conservation work

    The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will temporarily close Air Force One (SAM 26000) from Jan. 23-Feb. 3, 2017, in order to complete a lighting upgrade with new LED lights and other conservation work.   The VC-137C was used by eight presidents including Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, George H.W. Bush and Clinton. However, it
  • DAYTON, Ohio - Museum volunteer Beverly Smith walks visitors through the Behind the Scenes Tour of the restoration area. The Memphis Belle is one of the restoration projects that visitors can view. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

    Register now for spring Behind the Scenes Tours

    Have you ever wondered what goes into getting an aircraft ready for display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force?   Sign up for the museum’s free Behind the Scenes Tours and see the restoration process first-hand. Registration for tours through May 2017 is now open. These free tours take place every Friday from 12:15-3 p.m. Space is
  • DAYTON, Ohio (04/2010) -- Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole, one of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, is recognized during a memorial service in honor of the Raider's 68th reunion, which was held at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on April 16-18. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff Fisher)

    National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to commemorate 75th Anniversary of the Doolittle Tokyo Raid

    On April 18, 1942, 80 men achieved the unimaginable when they took off from an aircraft carrier on a top secret mission to bomb Japan. These men, led by Lt. Col. James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle, came to be known as the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders.   The raid was an extremely important event in the development of American air power. It marked the first
  • 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 seventh 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 seventh annual Air Force Heritage and History Writing Competition.   The competition is open to public, private school or homeschooled students between the ages of 13-18, giving them
  • DAYTON, Ohio --The Kettering Children's Choir consists of four separate choirs (Chorus, Chorale, Concert Choir, and Cappella). Pictured here is the Cappella Choir. (Photo by Adam Alonzo)

    Free tickets available Nov. 2 for Holiday Concert

    Note: All tickets for this concert have been distributed. (updated 11/7/2016)The U.S. Air Force Band of Flight’s “Wright Brass” and Kettering Children's Cappella Choir will celebrate the holidays with a variety of new and classic holiday favorites on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.   Due to the popularity
  • Air Force Museum Theatre-Living History Film Series-2016 Salute to Heroes

    Living History Film Series 2016 Salute to Heroes

    Air Force Museum Theatre-Living History Film Series-2016 Salute to Heroes
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