Welcome to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Prepare to have a high-flying time at the world's largest and oldest military aviation museum! Whether you are an educator looking for a STEM connection or a youth group leader or family looking for fun aerospace activities, we have a variety of programs to meet your needs. Because we want your visit to be the best it can be, we encourage you to review all the materials in this section carefully before your visit to familiarize yourself and your group or family with what the museum has to offer. If you have additional questions, contact the Education Division at nationalmuseum.mut@us.af.mil.
Some materials for educational programs are provided by the Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc. (Federal endorsement is not implied).
Friday, August 17
A Glimpse Behind the Scenes, 1 – 3 p.m. This program will provide visitors with an opportunity to engage with program volunteers on elements of the restoration process highlighted through a variety of materials and visuals. This program will take place every first, third and fifth Friday of the month and is open to all visitors. Registration is not necessary. Interested visitors can stop by the demonstration tables located in the Space STEM Learning Node anytime between 1-3 p.m.
Family Day, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Education Division hosts Family Days one Saturday a month. These programs are designed for children and adults of all ages and offers several hands-on opportunities for all to enjoy. Each month features a new theme such as engineering, meteorology, gravity, and space. Click here for more information.
Thursday, Aug. 23
Living History Film Series, 7:30 p.m. ($)
The Air Force Museum Foundation and the National Aviation Hall of Fame present an event titled "An Evening with an Enshrinee". Guests will enjoy a presentation by Maj. Gen. Joe Engle, USAF, Retired, followed by a short film on test flights at Edwards AFB and a Q & A session moderated by David Hartman, actor and former Good Morning America host. Click here for more information.
Sunday, Aug. 26
Hollywood Film Series, 4 p.m. ($) - Coco
The Air Force Museum Theatre will have a special showing of Coco. Click here for more information.
Tuesday, Sept. 18
71st Anniversary of the Air Force - Plane Talks
Throughout the year there will be occasional opportunities to interact with various subject matter experts. These experts will be stationed in the galleries near the aircraft or exhibit that relates to their expertise. Click here for more information.
Friday, Sept. 21
POW / MIA Recognition Day - Plane Talks
WWI Dawn Patrol Rendezvous
This two-day event features replica WWI flying aircraft, re-enactors, radio-controlled model aircraft, period vehicles, music and more. Click here for more information.
Sunday, Sept. 23
Hollywood Film Series, 4 p.m. ($) - Black Panther
The Air Force Museum Theatre will have a special showing of Black Panther. Click here for more information.
Saturday, Sept. 29
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Concert - Air Force Band of Flight with Guest Artist Alexis Gomez, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets required. Tentative ticket release date is September 18, 2018. Click here for more information.
Saturday, Oct. 27
Saturday, Nov. 10
Veterans' Day - Plane Talks
Saturday, Nov. 17
Friday, Dec. 7
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day - Plane Talks
Saturday, Dec. 15
Holiday Concert, 7:30pm (tickets required)
The USAF Band of Flight will perform a holiday themed concert. Click here for more information.