Open Late - First Thursday of each month
The museum, gift shop and café will remain open until 8 p.m. the first Thursday of each month in 2020.
 

November 5, 2020 open until 8 p.m.
5-8 p.m. – Look inside the B-58A
Learn more about the aircraft from museum volunteer Col. (Ret.) Chuck Jones

December 3, 2020 open until 8 p.m.
5-8 p.m. – Look inside the F-111F
Learn more about the aircraft from museum volunteer Lt. Col. (Ret.) Eric Puschmann

More information available in the News Release.

Veterans Day 2020

Plane Talks
November 11, 2020, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Commemorate Veterans Day by meeting and hearing stories from more than 50 veterans and subject matter experts. These experts will be stationed in the galleries near the aircraft or exhibit that relates to their expertise.

Building 1 (WWII Gallery)
B-25B - Lt Col (Ret) Jack Hampshire, Former Pilot
B-17 - Joseph Ventolo, Former Museum Curator
C-47D - Maj (Ret) Jack Kunz, Former Pilot
Ju 88D - Lt Col (Ret) Chuck Schmitz, Author
B-29 - Former Sgt Steven Smith, Former Nuclear Weapons Specialist

Building 2
B-52D - Maj (Ret) Wil Davis, Former Navigator/Electronic Countermeasures Officer
B-52D - Col (Ret) Andrew Gilmore, Former Electronics Warfare Officer
B-26K - SSgt (Ret) Bill Broomhall, Former Aircraft Maintenance
RF 101C  - Lt Col (Ret) Joe Muchnij, Former Aircraft Maintenance Quality Control Officer
OV-10 - Col (Ret) Denny Crouch, Former Pilot
UH-1P - Col (Ret)Tom Gardner, Former Pilot
HH-3E - MSgt (Ret) Charles Rouhier, Former Flight Engineer/Crew Chief
CH-3 - Former SSgt Steve Wing, Former Crew Chief
CH-3 - CMSGT (Ret) Arthur Martinelli, Former Crew Chief
C-123K - TSgt (Ret) Ed Kienle, Former Mechanic
F-105D - Col (Ret) Larry Boggeman, Former Pilot
EC-121D - SMSgt (Ret) Sam Jiles, Former Communications Electronics Equipment Repairman
F-4C - Col (Ret) Ron Hunt, Former Pilot
A-7D - Col (Ret) Jack Wilson, Former Pilot
F-105G - Col (Ret) Jim Verstreate, Former Pilot
F-22A - Lt Col (Ret) Glen Owen, Former Intelligence Officer

Building 3
KC-97L - Lt Col (Ret) Kenneth Normand, Former Pilot
B-58A - Col (Ret) Chuck Jones, Former Navigator
B-58A - SSgt (Ret) Dickie Bishop, Former Crew Chief
F-89J - Former Capt Dick Gardner, Former Pilot/Navigator
B-2 - Col (Ret) Gavin Ketchen, Former Pilot
F-16 - Col (Ret) Robert "Bob" Pinizzotto, Former Squadron Maintenance Officer
B-1B - Mr. Don  Chislaghi, Former Engineer
CV-22 - Lt Col (OhANG Ret) Bob  Recchiuti, Former Avionics Engineer
A-10 - Col (Ret) Frank Alfter, Former Maintenance & Munitions Officer
AC-130A - Col (Ret) Carl Periolo, Former Navigator
F-111 - Lt Col (Ret) Michael Uecker, Former Combat Crew Training Sqdrn Instructor Radar Navigator
F-15A - SSgt(Ret)Randy Dodge, Former Crew Chief
MiG-29A - Lt Col (Ret) Rob Young, Former Intelligence Officer
F-106A - SMSgt (Ret) Joe Matis, Former Crew Chief
F101-B - CMSgt (Ret) Arthur "Pete" Petrini, Former Crew Chief
SR-71A - Former Capt John Schell, Former Engineer
SR-71A - Former A1C Don Gray, Former Personal Equipment Specialist
U-2 - Mr. Frank Hayes, Former Engineer
C-133 - Sgt (Ret) Bob Grimm, Former Machinist

Missile Gallery
Minuteman III - Col (Ret)Larry Skapin, Former Missile Combat Crew Commander/Instructor
Minuteman III - Capt (Ret) Tom Cox, Former Missile Maintenance Crew member

Building 4
XB-70 - Stephen Frey, Former Control Engineer
C-141C - Col (Ret) Jim Blackman, Former Pilot
VC-54 - Jerry Millhouse, Former Pilot
Boeing VC-137C - SMSgt (Ret) Gerald Mongelli, Former Structural Repairs Technician
C-21A - Col (Ret) Rick Weeks, Former Pilot
Boeing VC-137C - Maj (Ret) David Hill, Former Flight Attendant

LEGO^® Display

November 11 - 14, 2020, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
November 15, 2020, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Military-themed display made of LEGO^® bricks by the Cincy LUG. This display includes replicas of war memorials to include the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and replica aircraft to include an F-15 and the B-17 Memphis Belle^TM. The display consists of over 1 million bricks and parts. The Memphis Belle alone has well over 3,000 pieces and has a full 10 man crew, it took four months of planning and part hunting and then a month to assemble. This display will be set-up in the WWII Gallery near the Memphis Belle.

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Plane Talks

Plane Talks will occur a few times a year and allow visitors the opportunity to interact with various subject matter experts. The experts at these talks may include veterans, active duty, former pilots, crew members, engineers, navigators, and more. These experts will be stationed in the galleries near the aircraft or exhibit that relates to their expertise. These Plane Talks programs often occur on the anniversary of a significant Air Force or military event.

Future Dates:
December 7 - Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Video-USAF Maj.(Ret.) Lew Newhard- Former SAM 26000 Pilot

Concerts

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force teams up with the USAF Band of Flight and other performers for concerts throughout the year.

Concerts are free and open to the public, and at times, tickets are required. Most concerts begin at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Doors open for indoor concerts at 6:30 p.m., and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Performances last approximately 70-90 minutes and may include an intermission.

The Air Force Band of Flight Holiday Concerts scheduled for December 12 and 13, 2020 have been cancelled. However, the Holiday Concert will be recorded and streamed online for all to enjoy. Please continue to check our website and social media channels for information about when and how you can view this concert.

Video-Air Force Band of Flight Concert Footage(2019)

Traveling WWII Memorial
(postponed until 2021)

The Traveling WWII Memorial consists of the Wall of Stars, the Atlantic and Pacific Pavilions, 56 Pillars, and stands with oak and wheat wreaths.  Granite slabs also highlight quotes from President Roosevelt and General MacArthur.  The Wall of Stars reads “Here Marks the Price of Freedom." This traveling display is owned by Freedom’s Never Free.

SALUTE: A Vietnam Veterans Tribute
(postponed until 2021)

This event will include living history reenactors, vehicles of the era, live music from the 1960s and the American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) 80% scale Vietnam Wall replica.

History:
The Southeast Asia War (Vietnam War) included Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia occurred between 1961-1973.
Visit our Fact Sheet for a more detailed explanation.

Cockpits & Cocktails (postponed until 2021)

The museum is planning an evening event exclusively for adults ages 21+ with food, fun and drinks! Tickets will be required.

Traveling Korean War Memorial “The Forgotten War” (Summer 2021)

The museum is preparing to host a replica of the Korean War Memorial for public display on the museum’s front lawn. This traveling display is owned by Freedom’s Never Free.

World War I Dawn Patrol Rendezvous (Fall 2021)

Due to current world affairs the WWI Dawn Patrol Rendezvous has been postponed to occur in Fall 2021. This will allow time to work the requirements for this event and ensure it is safe for our out-of-state participants to travel.

Video-Replica WWI Flying Aircraft at the Dawn Patrol Rendezvous 2018

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