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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.

  • Boeing B-17F-10-BO "Memphis Belle" nose art. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Memphis Belle® anniversaries highlight aircraft's famous past

    One of history's most famous aircraft will celebrate two anniversaries this weekend. Seventy years ago, the B-17F Memphis Belle was flying over the skies of Europe on bombing missions during World War II. Today, the famed aircraft is undergoing restoration at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.On May 17, 1943, Capt. Robert K. Morgan flew the
  • Airman 1st Class Patrick Russ marshals a truck out of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft Nov. 5, 2012, in support of Hurricane Sandy relief efforts at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. For Russ and the rest of the C-17 crew from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., this was their third mission flying across the country in support of the relief efforts in just five days. Russ is a loadmaster with the 8th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sean Tobin)

    Global reach is topic of Family Day

    Visitors will learn about "global reach" aircraft and the work that they do, including transporting people and supplies around the world, during Family Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on June 1 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.Hands-on activities and demonstration stations will show visitors how aircraft are able to lift large and heavy loads,
  • DAYTON, Ohio -- Boeing B-52D Stratofortress in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    National Museum of the U.S. Air Force 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 the recipient of the 2013 Air Force Heritage Award for an exhibit titled Destruction from High Above: The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress in Southeast Asia.The award recognizes outstanding achievements by Air Force History and Museums
  • The Civilian Pilot Training Program created opportunities for women to fly. These Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs, got their first aeronautical training through the CPTP. For example, Dr. Dora Dougherty Strother (top) flew a wide variety of missions during World War II, including reliability tests of the B-29 Superfortress bomber. She went on to a long career in flying and aircraft engineering, and set women’s records flying rotorcraft. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Winners announced for museum's national writing competition award

    Ryan Dickerson, Isaiah Markley and Deborah Rocheleau were announced as the first, second and third place winners, respectively, of the Air Force Heritage and History Writing Competition, sponsored by the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. Tess Green, Caleb Van Winkle and Megan Chappie received honorable mentions.This was the
  • Children and adults of all ages will have an "out-of-this-world" experience during Space Fest on May 4, 2013, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The museum, Dayton Challenger Learning Center and many other partner organizations will offer hands-on activities for all ages, including astronaut presentations, a sneak peek into the shuttle Crew Compartment Trainer, demonstration stations and much, much more. Admission to most activities is FREE!

    Don't miss Space Fest on May 4

    Out-of-this-world activities - and perhaps even some "extra-terrestrials" - await visitors to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force during Space Fest from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 when the museum, Dayton Challenger Learning Center and more than 20 other participating organizations offer a multitude of space-related activities.For those
  • DAYTON, Ohio -- Garry Guthrie (red jacket) received the 2012 Director’s Award for Volunteer of the Year for his dedication and excellence in serving the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff Fisher)

    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 31st anniversary by honoring more than 500 volunteers during a Volunteer Appreciation Banquet on April 18.Garry Guthrie of Springboro received the 2012 Director's Award for Volunteer of the Year for his dedication and excellence in serving the museum and the U.S.
  • Gracie Gabriel, Incarnation Catholic School, placed first in the Grades K-1 category for the 2013 Student Aviation Art Competition.

    Winners announced for annual student artwork competition

    The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force recently announced the winners of the 30th Annual Student Aviation Art Competition and Exhibition.Nearly 200 pieces of art created by local students are currently on display at the museum through May 11. Student artists from both private and public schools in Clark, Greene, Miami, Montgomery and Warren
  • DAYTON, Ohio -- Volunteer Garry Guthrie receives the Team Wright-Patt "Volunteer of the Quarter" award for the fourth quarter of 2012 from 88th Air Base Wing Vice Commander Col. Daniel Semsel. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    'Volunteer of the Quarter' recognized at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

    88th Air Base Wing Vice Commander Col. Daniel Semsel presented Springboro resident Garry Guthrie with the Team Wright-Patt "Volunteer of the Quarter" award for the fourth quarter of 2012 on April 4.Guthrie began volunteering at the museum in March 2010 and has accumulated nearly 4,000 hours of service. He has worked on a number of restoration
  • Children and adults of all ages will have an "out-of-this-world" experience during Space Fest on May 4, 2013, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The museum, Dayton Challenger Learning Center and many other partner organizations will offer hands-on activities for all ages, including astronaut presentations, a sneak peek into the shuttle Crew Compartment Trainer, demonstration stations and much, much more. Admission to most activities is FREE!

    Two astronauts to make appearances, schedule changed for Space Fest on May 4

    Special appearances by astronauts Dr. Anna Fisher and Pamela Melroy will be part of this year's Space Fest at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on May 4.The astronauts will speak about their experiences in space, with the opportunity for autographs and pictures to be taken with them. The presentations will take place in the museum's Carney
  • Catch the excitement of the boomerang during Family Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on April 20, 2013, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

    Boomerang champion Gary Broadbent to speak during Family Day

    Catch the excitement of the boomerang during Family Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on April 20 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed for children and adults of all ages, Family Day offers several hands-on aerospace demonstration stations for all to enjoy. Visitors can listen to world-famous boomerang expert Gary Broadbent at 1:30 p.m.
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