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Aug. 7, 2018
World War I drama coming to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I as one of the nation's premier historical aviation events brings the excitement and adrenaline of early air power to Ohio, Sept. 22-23 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.The World War I Dawn Patrol Rendezvous will feature vintage
Aug. 1, 2018
Celebrate National Aviation Day during Free Event at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Celebrate National Aviation Day with free educational activities at Family Day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. What is National Aviation Day? It is a celebration of all things related to aviation and is held on the anniversary of Orville
July 10, 2018
Learn About Newton in Space During Family Day at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Explore space with us this month as we commemorate the anniversaries of two special moon missions during Family Day on Saturday, July 21 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.July 20th will mark the 49th anniversary of Apollo 11 - the first time humans set foot on the moon,
June 22, 2018
Dayton Air Show Park and Ride from AF Museum

Visitors to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force who are interested in taking an easy route to the Vectren Dayton International Air Show can board RTA shuttle buses that will run to and from the museum, dropping off riders at the Air Show main gate from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on June 23-24. Shuttles
June 14, 2018
Actor Matthew Modine; pilot in the 1990 Memphis Belle movie will tour Air Force's National Museum and sign autographs on June 16

Actor and filmmaker Matthew Modine, who played the role of the pilot in the 1990 movie “Memphis Belle,” will see the new Memphis Belle™ exhibit for the first time as he tours the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and signs free autographs for the public on Saturday, June 16 from 2-3 p.m. Modine,
June 13, 2018
U.S. Navy Blue Angels to sign autographs at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Visitors to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force can meet select members of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, as they sign autographs from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on June 22. Museum doors will open to the public at 8 a.m. The Blue Angels showcase the pride and professionalism
June 6, 2018
'Play Ball!' during free Family Day at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

“Play ball!” is a phrase most often heard on a baseball field. But from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, visitors to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will have the chance to learn about the science behind baseball and other sports with free interactive programs during Family
June 1, 2018
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force To Commemorate D-Day with ‘Plane Talks’ on June 6

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will commemorate D-Day by offering visitors a special opportunity to interact with veterans who will be stationed at aircraft throughout the museum as part of the “Plane Talks” program on June 6 from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Among the veterans scheduled to
May 24, 2018
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force announces student writing competition awards

Three students were recently selected as the winners of the Air Force Heritage and History Writing Competition, sponsored by the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. Grace Ojala of Dayton, Ohio, was the first place winner and received a $1,500 scholarship; John Paul Gal of
May 9, 2018
Preview B-17F Memphis Belle™ exhibit online on May 16

Those who can’t wait to see the new B-17F Memphis Belle™ exhibit in person on May 17 will be able to get a sneak-peak of the exhibit as it is unveiled to the family members of the Memphis Belle crew and invited dignitaries for the first time during a private event at the National Museum of the U.S.

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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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World War I drama coming to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Celebrate National Aviation Day during Free Event at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Learn About Newton in Space During Family Day at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Dayton Air Show Park and Ride from AF Museum

Actor Matthew Modine; pilot in the 1990 Memphis Belle movie will tour Air Force's National Museum and sign autographs on June 16

U.S. Navy Blue Angels to sign autographs at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

'Play Ball!' during free Family Day at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force To Commemorate D-Day with ‘Plane Talks’ on June 6

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force announces student writing competition awards

Preview B-17F Memphis Belle™ exhibit online on May 16

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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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Upcoming

Accordion Menu

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