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Oct. 26, 2017
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
Oct. 3, 2017
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
Sept. 11, 2017
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
Sept. 6, 2017
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
Sept. 5, 2017
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force recognizes POW/MIA Day and Air Force 70th Birthday with "Plane Talks" in September

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will honor POW/MIA Day and the 70th Birthday of the U.S. Air Force in September by offering visitors two special opportunities to interact with Air Force veterans as part of its “Plane Talks” program. On Friday, Sept. 15, Col. (Ret) James Blackman will be
Aug. 17, 2017
Air Force 70th Birthday Art Exhibit Opens Sept. 9 at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

A special exhibit highlighting the 70th Birthday of the U.S. Air Force will open on Sept. 9 at the Air Force’s national museum. Seventy pieces of art, one representing a significant event for each year in Air Force history, will be displayed in the museum’s art gallery.The exhibit titled, “American
Aug. 10, 2017
See Giant Scale Model Aircraft take to the skies over Labor Day weekend at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Visitors will see some of history’s well-known airframes at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force over Labor Day weekend, but they won’t just be the ones inside the galleries. Scale versions of those aircraft will fly over the museum, regaling spectators with daring aerobatics. The Giant Scale
Aug. 8, 2017
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. 19 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
Aug. 3, 2017
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s fourth building earns top rating for energy and environmental design

In a ceremony today, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force announced its fourth building has achieved the rare distinction of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification as determined by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).The $40.8 million, 224,000 square foot
July 12, 2017
Fall Behind the Scenes Tour registration now open

Get a first-hand look at the aircraft restoration process during the Behind the Scenes Tours at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Registration for tours through December 8, 2017, is now open. These free tours take place every Friday (some exceptions) from 12:15-3 p.m. Space is limited, so

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National Museum USAF to commemorate Veterans Day with 'Plane Talks' on Nov. 11

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

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

Celebrate the beginning of fall by learning about gravity

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force recognizes POW/MIA Day and Air Force 70th Birthday with "Plane Talks" in September

Air Force 70th Birthday Art Exhibit Opens Sept. 9 at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

See Giant Scale Model Aircraft take to the skies over Labor Day weekend at 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

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s fourth building earns top rating for energy and environmental design

Fall Behind the Scenes Tour registration now open

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