Groups and Tours

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Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.
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There are several public tours available at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Listed below are a variety of ways to tour the museum's facilities.

Special arrangements can be made for school, Scouts and youth groups and military reunion groups. Click on the links below for more information.

For more information about educational program availability, please contact the Education Division at
nationalmuseum.mut@us.af.mil or call (937) 255-8048.

The museum has an extensive educational program for all ages, including guided tours, informational scavenger hunts, in-depth lectures, workshops and more. Click here for information about these programs.

Free tours are offered daily to all museum visitors. Tours are approximately one hour in length. All visitors are reminded that masks are required while inside the museum facility and we ask that you maintain 6 feet of distance between visiting parties.

10:00 a.m. - Early Years, WWI and WWII Galleries

11:30 a.m. - Korea and SE Asia Galleries

12:00 p.m. and 3 p.m. - Space, Research & Development, Global Reach and Presidential Galleries

1:30 p.m. Cold War Gallery

(Those wishing to lead a large group for self-touring must contact the museum in advance to determine if this is feasible.)

Click here to complete the Museum Group Registration form so a group visit coordinator can assist you in planning your visit to the museum.

The museum is a popular destination for many military reunion groups each year. For information about planning a military reunion at the museum or dedicating a plaque, bench or statue in Memorial Park, please see the Military Reunions page.

Click here for a virtual tour of the museum to help you plan your visit.

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.

Touch Tour We are not offering Touch Tours at this time. We will re-evaluate the ability to provide these tours as conditions change. Please check our website for updates.

The museum offers several programs designed specifically for adults and student special needs visitors. Please call the museum's Education Division at least four weeks in advance at nationalmuseum.mut@us.af.mil.

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. Only five visually impaired individuals can be accommodated per touch tour.

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

Screening at Entrance
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.
Prohibited Items
Prohibited Items:
- Firearms*
- Knives
- Box cutters
- Food and Soda Drinks
- Alcohol
- Coolers
- Backpacks

* Firearms 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.
Visitor Photography Notice
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.
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Groups & Tours

School & Youth

Daily Free Guided Tours

Motorcoach & Buses

Military Reunions

Virtual and Audio Tours

Touch Tours

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