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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.
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    New Gold Star Families Memorial Monument to be unveiled Oct. 16 at National Museum USAF

    A new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument designed to honor Gold Star families, preserve the memory of the fallen and serve as a reminder that freedom is not free will be unveiled during a ceremony on Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This will be the 50th monument of its kind in the United States. This stunning
  • Researchers gathered data for their foam experiment during a parabolic flight in 2015. Join Chief Nursing Officer from The Center for Aerospace Nursing Excellence, Scott Rhoades, on Sept. 24 as he makes two special presentations describing his experience with freefall aboard a parabolic flight, such as those used to train astronauts. The first presentation will begin at 11 a.m. and will repeat at 1:30 p.m. Credit: NASA Photo by James Blair

    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. 29 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related activities and demonstrations will take place in the second and fourth buildings and will allow those of all
  • Terry J. Hart, former NASA Astronaut, scheduled to speak at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Friday, September 28, 2018, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Mr. Hart was selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in January 1978. In August 1979, he completed a 1-year training and evaluation period, making him eligible for flight assignment on future Space Shuttle crews. Mr. Hart was a member of the support crews for STS-1, STS-2, STS-3, and STS-7. He was Ascent and Orbit CAPCOM with the Mission Control Team for those flights. Mr. Hart flew as a mission specialist on STS-41C (April 6-13, 1984) and has logged a total of 168 hours in space.

    National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to host 'Plane Talks' and astronaut lecture in September

    The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will offer several free opportunities to hear veterans and guest speakers describe their first-hand knowledge and experiences during the month of September. To commemorate the 71st Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, the museum will host “Plane Talks” on Sept. 18 from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Included among
  • DAYTON, Ohio -- Visitors got a better understanding of the war in Europe with Buckeye Gamers in Flight’s giant WWI board game “Wings of Glory” during the Ninth WWI Dawn Patrol Rendezvous on Sept. 27-28, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    World War I Dawn Patrol Rendezvous to feature many attractions and hands-on activities

    The 2018 WWI Dawn Patrol Rendezvous will not only allow visitors to see great flying action from the early years of aviation, but also includes many other attractions and free interactive educational programs that provide a hands-on experience for the entire family, Sept. 22-23 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Along with the full-scale
  • American Idol contestant Alexis Gomez will perform a free country concert with U.S. Air Force Band of Flight at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. (tickets are required). Gomez is a graduate of Centerville High School and Wright State University, and a Top 16 finalist on Season 14 of “American Idol” in 2015. She went on to compete as a Top 10 finalist in “Nash Next” in 2016 and 2017, and has opened for artists including Randy Hauser, Midland, Montgomery Gentry, Cassadee Pope, Clint Black, Old Dominion and others. (Photo by Chris March)

    Band of Flight teams up with Alexis Gomez for a Concert at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

    The U.S. Air Force Band of Flight will perform a free country concert with American Idol contestant Alexis Gomez at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m.Gomez, a graduate of Centerville High School and Wright State University, was a Top 16 finalist on Season 14 of “American Idol” in 2015. She went on to compete as a Top
  • DAYTON, Ohio -- The Dawn Patrol Rendezvous World War I Fly-In takes place every other year at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    World War I drama coming to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

    Commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I as one of the nation's premier historical aviation events brings the excitement and adrenaline of early air power to Ohio, Sept. 22-23 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.The World War I Dawn Patrol Rendezvous will feature vintage reproduction full-scale and 7/8-scale aircraft,
  • Orville and Wilbur Wright's first flight, Dec. 17, 1903, at Kittyhawk, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    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. 18 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 Wright's birthday (147 years ago on Aug. 19 in Dayton,
  • DAYTON, Ohio (05/2015) -- Participants enjoyed a number of hands-on activities during Space Fest on May 15-16 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

    Learn About Newton in Space During Family Day at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

    Explore space with us this month as we commemorate the anniversaries of two special moon missions during Family Day on Saturday, July 21 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.July 20th will mark the 49th anniversary of Apollo 11 - the first time humans set foot on the moon, and July 30th is the 47th anniversary of the
  • Visitors to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force who are interested in taking an easy route to the Vectren Dayton International Air Show can board RTA shuttle buses that will run to and from the museum, dropping off riders at the Air Show main gate from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on June 23-24. Shuttles depart from both locations approximately every 10 minutes. The cost for a round trip ticket is $3, and children age 5 and under ride free. Only cash will be accepted (an ATM is available inside the museum, if needed). For more information about the RTA shuttle service, please call (937) 425-8300.

    Dayton Air Show Park and Ride from AF Museum

    Visitors to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force who are interested in taking an easy route to the Vectren Dayton International Air Show can board RTA shuttle buses that will run to and from the museum, dropping off riders at the Air Show main gate from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on June 23-24. Shuttles depart from both locations approximately every 10
  • Actor and filmmaker Matthew Modine, who played the role of the pilot in the 1990 movie “Memphis Belle,” will tour the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and sign free autographs for the public on Saturday, June 16 from 2-3 p.m.

    Actor Matthew Modine; pilot in the 1990 Memphis Belle movie will tour Air Force's National Museum and sign autographs on June 16

    Actor and filmmaker Matthew Modine, who played the role of the pilot in the 1990 movie “Memphis Belle,” will see the new Memphis Belle™ exhibit for the first time as he tours the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and signs free autographs for the public on Saturday, June 16 from 2-3 p.m. Modine, whose uncle Wylder Modine was an actual B-17
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