Museum Tours and Group Visits

Free guided tours are offered daily and are open to all Museum visitors. Tours are led by trained volunteer guides and are approximately one hour and 15 minutes in length. No reservations are required.

All tours begin at the posted tour signs located near the information desk in each gallery.

Daily Gallery Tour Schedule

10:00 a.m. – Early Years, WWI, and WWII Galleries
11:30 a.m. – Korean War and Southeast Asia War Galleries
1:30 p.m. – Cold War Gallery
3:00 p.m. – Space, Research & Development, Global Reach, and Presidential Galleries

ASL-Interpreted Tours

American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is available on select dates during our regularly scheduled daily tours. These are not separate or special tours—ASL interpreters accompany our standard public tours to provide inclusive access for deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors.

ASL-interpreted tours are made possible through Sinclair College's Interpreter Education Program Practicum course. (Federal endorsement not implied.)

Saturday, July 19
Saturday, August 23
Saturday, September 27
Saturday, October 25
Saturday, November 22
Saturday, December 20

*Please note that we are not currently offering regularly scheduled or behind the scenes tours of the Restoration Hangar. 

Download maps to guide your through on-you-own tours of the Enlisted Force and Women in the Air Force exhibits.

Enlisted Force Exhibit Map
Women in the Air Force Exhibit Map

Enhance your visit with a self-paced Digital Scavenger Hunt! Learn more about available digital scavenger hunts on our Educational Resources page. 

The museum offers a variety of engaging educational experiences specifically designed for PreK–12 school groups, college classes, and youth organizations. Programs may include guided tours, educational scavenger hunts, interactive workshops, and more. These opportunities are intended for student and youth-focused learning and are not available for adult or senior group tours.  Click here for information about these programs.

To request an Educational Tour or visit, please click HERE. Complete as much information as you currently have, and a member of our staff will follow up with you.

Click here to help plan your visit for your motorcoach or group tour.

Click here for a series of self-guided audio tours featuring specific topics in U.S. Air Force history as they are highlighted throughout the museum's exhibits.

The museum offers several programs designed specifically for adults and student special needs visitors.

Touch tours are offered for blind or visually impaired students and adults of all ages. Participants will be allowed to touch a number of aircraft on exhibit while wearing white museum gloves. Please note this is a one-on-one tour with the visually impaired individual and a docent. A limited number of visually impaired individuals can be accommodated per touch tour, contact the Education Division for details.

Other school programs can also be adapted to meet the needs of students.

To request a special tour or visit, please click HERE. Complete as much information as you currently have available and you will be contacted by a member of the staff. You may also call the museum's Education Division at 937-255-8048 for more information. Please note that all requests must be made at least 4 weeks in advance.

The museum is a popular destination for many military reunion groups each year. Military reunion groups from all eras and services visit for a day or two; many groups return every few years.

For information about planning a military reunion at the museum, or dedicating a plaque, bench or statue in Memorial Park, please submit a Military Reunions and Memorial Park Request. The Reunion Group and Memorial Park Manager will contact you regarding options for your visit.

Thank you for your interest, and your service to our nation!