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Space Celebration – July 22 - Aug. 7, 2021
50 years ago Apollo 15 completed the fourth successful moon landing mission with an all-U.S. Air Force crew. To commemorate this anniversary, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will hold a 17-day celebration the whole family will enjoy.
Additional information available in News Release
SPACE: A Journey to Our Future Interactive Exhibit open through Sept. 6, 2021
The Beauty of Space Art Exhibit open through Sept. 26, 2021
Special Thanks to:
Armstrong Air & Space Museum Ohio Garrison - 501st Legion Speedy Feet
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Plane Talks by the X-15A-2 with Museum Volunteer, Frank Alfter
Location: Building 4, Space Gallery
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Plane Talks by the Apollo 15 Command Module
with Museum Volunteer, Don Myer
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Space Trivia Contest
Location: Building 4, Space STEM Learning Node
2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Space Trivia Contest
3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Space Trivia Contest
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Rocket Day build and launch rocket activity (while supplies last)
Location: Museum front field near flag pole
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Civil Air Patrol "Electronics and Computers for Space" display
Location: Building 3, near the B-58
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Boonshoft Space Activities
Location: Outside museum entrance
Build and launch paper rockets with the educators of the
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. Safely view the Sun
through a handmade telescope crafted at the Boonshoft.
(Both activities are weather dependent.)
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Plane Talks by the Titan IVB with Col. (Ret.) Elena Oberg
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. “The Future of Human Spaceflight”
presentation by Museum Historian, Doug Lantry
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ohio Garrison - 501st Legion (Star Wars Character)
Location: Outside museum entrance greeting visitors and
Building 4, Space Gallery
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Plane Talks by the Apollo 15 Command Module
with Museum Volunteer, Stephen Frey
1p.m. – 2 p.m. “The Future of Human Spaceflight”
Some materials for the program are being provided through the generosity of the Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc.
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All visitors may be screened with a metal detector upon entry. In addition all bags are subject to search and may be placed through an X-Ray machine. Weapons are not permitted including pocket knives and firearms, to include conceal carry and other dangerous weapons.
Prohibited Items: - Firearms* - Knives - Box cutters - Food and Soda Drinks - Alcohol - Coolers - Backpacks * Firearms, to include conceal carry and other dangerous weapons, are specifically prohibited in Federal facilities in accordance with 18 USC §930 (c) Permitted Items: - Water bottles (clear, sealed bottle, up to 20 oz.) - Purses - Camera bags - Diaper bags - Strollers - Service animals Please note the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is not responsible for items left in vehicles. Click here for frequently asked questions regarding items permitted inside the museum.
Notice: Visitors may be filmed, photographed or recorded by the U.S. Air Force for educational and promotional uses, including for posting on public websites and social media. Individuals are permitted to take their own photographs or videos while touring the museum.