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Jan. 10, 2020
National Museum USAF to celebrate final days of Canine Warriors Exhibit with special tribute on Jan 24

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will celebrate the final days of the Canine Warriors Exhibit with an event titled “A Special Tribute to Man’s Best Friend,” on Jan. 24 from 6-9 p.m.The event, which is free and open to the public, will provide visitors with a chance to tour the exhibit
Dec. 18, 2019
National Museum USAF to add evening hours on first Thursday of each month in 2020

Beginning in January 2020, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will provide an option to visit during the evening on the first Thursday of each month.During these select evenings from 5-8 p.m., the museum will also offer the public an opportunity to get an up-close look at a different aircraft
Dec. 4, 2019
Air Force dog 'Robson' featured as part of Canine Warriors exhibit at National Museum USAF

The newest wooden dog sculpture in a travelling exhibition that is currently on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force features the story of an Air Force German Shepherd named “Robson,” who served for six years as a Patrol and Explosive Detection Dog.The exhibit, which is titled
Oct. 24, 2019
Visitors encouraged to arrive early for 'Night at the Air Force Museum' on Nov 1

For one evening only, National Museum of the U.S. Air Force visitors will have a unique opportunity to meet military reenactors, Star Wars characters, and zoo animals; view or sit inside a cockpit; experience virtual reality; participate in kids activities; take a simulator ride; check-out a movie,
Oct. 10, 2019
New Wounded Warrior Dog exhibit coming to National Museum USAF on Nov 8

A new travelling exhibition of wooden dog sculptures featuring eight Wounded Warrior Dogs and four Canine War Dogs will be on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force from Nov. 8, 2019, through Jan. 31, 2020.The exhibit, titled “Canine Warriors – Courage and Sacrifice, Always Beside
May 29, 2019
Two C-47 aircraft to take part in 75th Anniversary D-Day events on June 6 at National Museum USAF

Two C-47 aircraft will participate in a flyover to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day as part of the events scheduled on June 6 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. On June 6, 1944, D-Day - the largest amphibious assault in history - took place as more than 150,000 American, British,
May 2, 2019
Paratroopers to perform WWII combat jump on May 13 as part of events commemorating 75th Anniversary of D-Day

Paratroopers will perform a WWII combat jump over the skies of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on May 13 at approximately 10 a.m. as part of the events commemorating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day - the largest amphibious assault in history which led to the beginning of the end of World War
April 30, 2019
Aviation Art Exhibit Opens May 10 at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will host the 33rd Annual International Aerospace Art Exhibition opening on May 10, 2019. This exhibit is part of the American Society of Aviation Artists (ASAA) forum, which is taking place in Dayton, Ohio this year.Visitors will have the opportunity to
March 18, 2019
Air Force's National Museum to commemorate 75th Anniversary of D-Day with events in May and June

On June 6, 1944, D-Day - the largest amphibious assault in history - took place as more than 150,000 American, British, and Canadian forces landed on five beaches along a 50-mile stretch of heavily fortified French coast. This risky invasion of France’s Normandy region caused over 4,000 Allied
May 9, 2018
Preview B-17F Memphis Belle™ exhibit online on May 16

Those who can’t wait to see the new B-17F Memphis Belle™ exhibit in person on May 17 will be able to get a sneak-peak of the exhibit as it is unveiled to the family members of the Memphis Belle crew and invited dignitaries for the first time during a private event at the National Museum of the U.S.

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National Museum USAF to celebrate final days of Canine Warriors Exhibit with special tribute on Jan 24

National Museum USAF to add evening hours on first Thursday of each month in 2020

Air Force dog 'Robson' featured as part of Canine Warriors exhibit at National Museum USAF

Visitors encouraged to arrive early for 'Night at the Air Force Museum' on Nov 1

New Wounded Warrior Dog exhibit coming to National Museum USAF on Nov 8

Two C-47 aircraft to take part in 75th Anniversary D-Day events on June 6 at National Museum USAF

Paratroopers to perform WWII combat jump on May 13 as part of events commemorating 75th Anniversary of D-Day

Aviation Art Exhibit Opens May 10 at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Air Force's National Museum to commemorate 75th Anniversary of D-Day with events in May and June

Preview B-17F Memphis Belle™ exhibit online on May 16

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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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Upcoming

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The Museum will be closed Sunday, May 25
In addition, the Fourth Hangar will be closed Saturday, May 24