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  • Space Fest to offer 'out-of-this-world' experience

    Children and adults of all ages will have an "out-of-this-world" experience during Space Fest as the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and a number of partner organizations offer space-related activities May 16-17.On Friday, May 16, a rocket launch will kick off the "Space Fest Fun Run: Glow in

  • Spring Home School Day set for April 7

    Home school children, ages 3-18, can participate in a number of educational activities during Spring Home School Day on April 7 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.Admission to the museum and activities are free, and there is no advance registration. However, there is limited seating

  • Aerospace Camps focus on STEM learning

    Students can sign up for an aviation adventure this summer! The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will offer four affordable and exciting aerospace summer day camps in 2014. Campers will learn about a variety of topics through hands-on activities that incorporate history, science and math

  • Free Family Day focuses on lighter-than-air flight

    Visitors of all ages can learn about balloon travel and the properties of air during Family Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, March 15 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force."Storytime" begins at 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. in the Early Years Gallery. Preschool and primary-grade children are

  • Free Family Day complements 'Red Bull Stratos' exhibit at museum

    Visitors of all ages can learn about gravity, freefall, the speed of sound and more during Family Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Feb. 15 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.Aerospace demonstration stations located throughout the museum will explain and even allow visitors to experience the

  • Explore robotics during free Family Day at museum

    Commemorate the 10th anniversary of Spirit and Opportunity - the twin Mars rovers - by learning about the exciting field of robotics during Family Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed for children and adults of all ages, Family Day

  • 'Ohio's Aviation Heritage' podcast tour now available

    110 years ago, on Dec. 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright made the first successful powered, heavier-than-air flight in Kitty Hawk, N.C. These two brothers from Dayton were the first of a number of Ohioans who have played an integral role in the history of the United States Air Force and its

  • Spring Behind the Scenes Tour registration now open

    Get a first-hand look at the aircraft restoration process during the Behind the Scenes Tours at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Registration for tours from January through May 2014 is now open. The free tours take place every Friday from 12:15-3 p.m. Space is limited, so advance

  • Museum seeks nominations for summer residency program

    The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is seeking nominations for a special summer learning opportunity for educators.The American Air Museum's Summer Residency Program, a unique professional development opportunity run by the Imperial War Museum (IWM), gives teachers from the United States and

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