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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  • U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds to sign autographs at museum

    Visitors to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force can meet members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron as they sign autographs from 9-10 a.m. on June 19.Participants include Thunderbird No. 2 Maj. Joshua Boudreaux, Left Wing; Staff Sgt. Christopher Collins, Tactical

  • Learn about Berlin Airlift 'Candy Bomber' in honor of National Candy Month

    This month is National Candy Month, bringing to mind cravings for dark chocolate, caramels or lollipops for most people. The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force has a different way to celebrate this month's sweetness ... with the story of the "Candy Bomber."In June 1948, just a few months after

  • Missile and Space Gallery to re-open July 3

    The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force's Missile and Space Gallery will re-open on July 3 after being closed for nearly seven months for construction linking the gallery to the museum's new fourth building.As exhibits are prepared for final placement and others are transitioned for display in the

  • Park and ride to Dayton Air Show from museum

    Those who want to take an easy route to the Vectren Dayton Air Show may park and ride from the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.RTA shuttle buses will run to and from the museum, dropping off riders at the air show main gate from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. on June 20-21. Shuttles depart from both

  • 'Play ball!' during free Family Day at museum

    "Play ball!" is a phrase most often heard on a baseball field. But from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 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 at Family Day.Designed for

  • Museum's PT-13D restoration 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 a recipient of the 2015 Air Force Heritage Award for the restoration of the Stearman PT-13D Kaydet trainer.The award recognizes outstanding achievements by Air Force History and

  • Spring concert and tours cancelled at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

    The spring concert at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force scheduled for tonight (May 8) has been cancelled due to elevated security measures. As part of Wright-Patterson AFB, the museum follows security measures implemented at the base.In addition, the Presidential and Research & Development

  • Volunteers honored for service at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

    The National Museum of the United States Air Force Volunteer Program celebrated its 33rd anniversary by honoring more than 500 volunteers during a Volunteer Appreciation Banquet on May 1.Adam Zengel of Centerville, received the 2014 Director's Award for Volunteer of the Year for his dedication and

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