News - Category Education

March 21, 2019
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force mobile app now available on USAF Connect

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force has a new museum app that is now available to download within USAF Connect, which is an Air Force-wide mobile app designed to enable, engage and empower Airmen by centralizing and increasing access to Air Force information.The museum app consolidates
March 15, 2019
Free activities for Home School STEM Day set for April 1

Home school students can explore the world’s largest aviation museum and learn about STEM topics during Home School STEM Day on April 1 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.During this event, home school children ages 3-18 can participate in a number of free educational activities, many
Feb. 5, 2019
Free ‘Globe Trotting’ event on Feb 16 at National Museum USAF

Learn about the fascinating world of satellites – both natural and man-made as we take a closer look at how GPS works through fun demos and hands-on activities on Feb. 16 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.Visitors can learn why satellites spin, how a GPS unit works, how
Jan. 22, 2019
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force announces 36th Annual Student Aviation Art Competition

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s 36th Annual Student Aviation Art Competition will be open on March 1 to students from around the country.The theme for this year’s competition focuses on the fact that July 2019 marks 50 years since humans first walked upon any surface other than planet
Jan. 14, 2019
Learn about 'Robots Among Us' on Jan 19 at National Museum USAF

Learn about the exciting field of robotics during Family Day on Saturday, Jan. 19 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed for children and adults of all ages, Family Day offers several hands-on opportunities for all to enjoy. Demonstration and activity stations
Jan. 8, 2019
Governor-elect DeWine to participate in Air Force hosted STEM event on Jan 13

Ohio Governor-elect Mike DeWine and his wife Fran will join Air Force Research Laboratory Commander, Maj. Gen. William Cooley at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force during a Science, Discovery and Family Fun event on Sunday, Jan. 13, from 1 – 4 p.m.The event, which is free and open to the
Dec. 18, 2018
Air Force to host STEM event Jan 13

The U.S. Air Force will host a Science, Discovery and Family Fun event at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Sunday, Jan. 13, from 1 – 4 p.m.This will be a fun event for young people and their families and will feature interactive science and technology displays and demonstrations,
Oct. 10, 2018
Have ‘Spooktacular Aerospace Fun’ on Oct. 27 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Learn fun aerospace principles through FREE Halloween-themed activities during Family Day on Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 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 (while supplies
Aug. 1, 2018
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
June 6, 2018
'Play Ball!' during free Family Day at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

“Play ball!” is a phrase most often heard on a baseball field. But from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, visitors to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will have the chance to learn about the science behind baseball and other sports with free interactive programs during Family