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  • Learn about the space station during free Family Day at museum

    Commemorate the anniversary of the greatest engineering feat in modern history - the International Space Station - during Family Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. November marks the 15th anniversary of the launch of the first module of the space station

  • Free 'spooktacular' aerospace fun during Family Day

    Learn fun aerospace principles through Halloween-themed activities during Family Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Oct. 26 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Visitors are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes, and those who participate in activities will receive goody bags with candy and

  • Fall Home School Day postponed

    UPDATE (10/6/13): Fall Home School Day, which was originally scheduled for Oct. 7, has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later day.Home school children, ages 3-18, can participate in educational activities during Fall Home School Day on Oct. 7 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air

  • Museum announces fourth annual student writing competition

    The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will hold its fourth annual Air Force Heritage and History Writing Competition, providing students the opportunity to develop positive academic and character qualities and to showcase their writing talents while vying for scholarship funds.The competition is

  • Summer educational opportunities at the museum

    A variety of free programs at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will help visitors of all ages find fun and exciting learning opportunities throughout the summer.On Fridays from July 12-Aug. 30, the museum will offer "Amazing Makeovers: Aircraft Edition" from 1-3 p.m. Visitors are invited to

  • RC Air Show, July and August Family Days cancelled

    The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force has cancelled the annual Giant Scale Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Show and the July and August Family Days as the impacts of sequestration continue.The events are being cancelled due to restrictions associated with the planned Department of Defense

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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