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Dec. 12, 2022
UPCOMING HOLIDAY AND TRAINING CLOSURES

DAYTON, Ohio – During the holiday season, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will be closed on Sunday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) and Sunday, Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day). The museum will re-open on its normal schedule Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.In addition, the museum will also be closed
Dec. 1, 2022
REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY FOR ‘FITNESS UNDER THE WINGS’ AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM USAF

Registration opens today for the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s Fitness Under the Wings. Each Saturday in January from 8 – 9 a.m. at the museum, participants can choose from a Yoga class or an indoor walking path. This program is free and open to the public.Yoga classes will be presented by
Nov. 29, 2022
LAST WEEKS FOR TWO SPECIAL EXHIBITS AT NATIONAL MUSEUM USAF

Two special exhibits, “Above and Beyond” and a Marine Corps Art Exhibit, are in their final weeks at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.Marine Corps Art ExhibitSponsored by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, the traveling art exhibition Honor, Courage, Commitment: Marine Corps Art,
Nov. 22, 2022
A-1H SKYRAIDER NOW ON DISPLAY AT NATIONAL MUSEUM USAF

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s newest aircraft, the A-1H Skyraider, was placed on display and unveiled to the public during a recent dedication ceremony in museum’s Southeast Asia War Gallery.
Nov. 7, 2022
FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOV. 14 FOR HOLIDAY CONCERTS AT NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE

The U.S. Air Force Band of Flight will celebrate the holidays with a variety of classic holiday favorites in two performances at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Dec. 10 and 11 at 7:00 p.m. each day.The U.S. Air Force Band of Flight, stationed at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio presents more
Nov. 4, 2022
‘PLANE TALKS’ RETURN TO THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY

Visitors are invited to interact with various aviation subject matter experts on Friday, Nov. 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for ‘Plane Talks.’ The presenters will be stationed in the galleries near the aircraft or exhibit that relates to their expertise. Presenters include veterans, active duty,
Oct. 20, 2022
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE USAF HOSTS TRICK-OR-TREAT EVENT

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force invites kids of all ages to come to “Troops & Treats,” a day of trick-or-treating, games, music and other activities on Oct. 29, 2022 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. This event is free, and all visitors are encouraged to come to the museum in costume this day.The event
Sept. 28, 2022
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE USAF HOSTS WORLD WAR I DAWN PATROL RENDEZVOUS, OCT 7 & 8

Visitors are invited to take a step back in time to the earliest years of aerial combat at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s World War I Dawn Patrol Rendezvous, Oct. 7 & 8. Sights, sounds and activities for the whole family will take place throughout the museum complex as we look back to
Sept. 14, 2022
NEW INTERACTIVE EXHIBITION ON AEROSPACE INNOVATION TO LAUNCH AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE USAF

“Above and Beyond,” an interactive science exhibition exploring transformative innovations in aerospace, will launch Saturday, Sept. 17 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.The 500-square-metre exhibition will offer an unprecedented interactive demonstration of advances in aviation and
Sept. 8, 2022
U.S. AIR FORCE 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION TO TAKE PLACE AT NATIONAL MUSEUM USAF SEPT. 17-18

The public is invited to participate in the 75th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force Celebration September 17 – 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.This family–friendly event will highlight the past, present and future of the Air Force with open aircraft, a 75th

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Screening at Entrance
All visitors may be screened with a metal detector upon entry. In addition all bags are subject to search and may be placed through an X-Ray machine. Weapons are not permitted including pocket knives and firearms, to include conceal carry and other dangerous weapons.
Prohibited Items
Prohibited Items:
- Firearms*
- Knives
- Box cutters
- Food and Soda Drinks
- Alcohol
- Coolers

* Firearms, to include conceal carry and other dangerous weapons, are specifically prohibited in Federal facilities in accordance with 18 USC §930 (c)

Permitted Items:
- Water bottles (clear, sealed bottle, up to 20 oz.)
- Purses
- Camera bags
- Diaper bags
- Strollers
- Service animals

Please note the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is not responsible for items left in vehicles.
Click here for frequently asked questions regarding items permitted inside the museum.
Visitor Photography Notice
Notice: Visitors may be filmed, photographed or recorded by the U.S. Air Force for educational and promotional uses, including for posting on public websites and social media.
Individuals are permitted to take their own photographs or videos while touring the museum.

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UPCOMING HOLIDAY AND TRAINING CLOSURES

REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY FOR ‘FITNESS UNDER THE WINGS’ AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM USAF

LAST WEEKS FOR TWO SPECIAL EXHIBITS AT NATIONAL MUSEUM USAF

A-1H SKYRAIDER NOW ON DISPLAY AT NATIONAL MUSEUM USAF

FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOV. 14 FOR HOLIDAY CONCERTS AT NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE

‘PLANE TALKS’ RETURN TO THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE USAF HOSTS TRICK-OR-TREAT EVENT

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE USAF HOSTS WORLD WAR I DAWN PATROL RENDEZVOUS, OCT 7 & 8

NEW INTERACTIVE EXHIBITION ON AEROSPACE INNOVATION TO LAUNCH AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE USAF

U.S. AIR FORCE 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION TO TAKE PLACE AT NATIONAL MUSEUM USAF SEPT. 17-18

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