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Aug. 3, 2023
National Museum of the USAF hosts Wings, Rails and Wheels Model Expo Event

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force invites visitors of all ages to come to the Wings, Rails and Wheels Model Expo Event on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.On display will be a diverse array of unique, scaled model aircraft, locomotives
June 29, 2023
National Museum of the USAF hosts Air Power History Tour

– The public is invited to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to see three different WWII-era aircraft flown by the Commemorative Air Force during their Air Power History Tour. Aircraft will arrive July 3 and will feature the B-29 Superfortress FiFi, B-24 Liberator Diamond Lil, and a T-6
June 21, 2023
National Museum of the USAF rocketry team excels at national finals in Washington D.C.

A student rocketry team from the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force competed in The American Rocketry Challenge National Finals held near Washington, D.C. in late May.
June 6, 2023
National Museum of the USAF hosts T-34 Fly-In June 9-11

Come to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force June 9 - 11 for a weekend of high-flying fun with a T-34 Mentor Fly-in and flyovers conducted by the T-34 Association.
June 2, 2023
Early Years Gallery Temporarily Closed for Lighting Upgrade

The Early Years Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will be closed weekdays through July 21, 2023 as we make lighting infrastructure upgrades to this gallery. The Early Years Gallery will remain open to museum visitors on weekends and federal holidays. All other museum galleries
May 17, 2023
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE USAF CELEBRATES ITS CENTENNIAL WITH 100TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT AND PLANE TALKS

The National Museum of the USAF invites the public to celebrate its 100th Anniversary with a special Plane Talks in honor of Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 20 and the public opening of the museum’s 100th Anniversary exhibit: 100 Years of Heritage: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, 1923-2023
May 11, 2023
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR FREE YOGA AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM USAF

Registration is now open for the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s Fitness Under the Wings summer Yoga Program. Four free sessions will be offered at the museum throughout the summer, all classes will be held from 4 – 5 p.m. Class dates are May 22, June 26, July 31 and Aug. 28. This program is
May 8, 2023
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE USAF HONORS VOLUNTEERS AT ANNUAL BANQUET

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force recently honored more than 500 volunteers at its 41st Annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet.Dave London of Beavercreek, Ohio was selected as the 2022 Museum Volunteer of the Year for his dedication and excellence in serving the museum and the U.S. Air
April 28, 2023
SURVIVAL: THE EXHIBITION IN ITS FINAL WEEKS AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM USAF

It’s the last opportunity for visitors of all ages to experience an adventure unlike any other as the free, highly engaging and immersive experience titled Survival: The Exhibition will be open for just one more week, open through May 7, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.Created by
April 18, 2023
Museum Rocketry Team Advances to National Finals

A rocketry team from the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force (NMUSAF) has advanced to The American Rocketry Challenge (TARC) National Finals to be held near Washington, D.C. on Saturday, May 20.

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National Museum of the USAF hosts Wings, Rails and Wheels Model Expo Event

National Museum of the USAF hosts Air Power History Tour

National Museum of the USAF rocketry team excels at national finals in Washington D.C.

National Museum of the USAF hosts T-34 Fly-In June 9-11

Early Years Gallery Temporarily Closed for Lighting Upgrade

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE USAF CELEBRATES ITS CENTENNIAL WITH 100TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT AND PLANE TALKS

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR FREE YOGA AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM USAF

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE USAF HONORS VOLUNTEERS AT ANNUAL BANQUET

SURVIVAL: THE EXHIBITION IN ITS FINAL WEEKS AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM USAF

Museum Rocketry Team Advances to National Finals

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