Featuring a mix of United States Air Force history, aviation history, and aerospace history, the National Museum of the United States Air Force is a fascinating place to visit for all ages near Beavercreek homes for sale. In addition to the outstanding exhibits, artifacts, educational programs, and events, this museum offers a variety of programs to get kids interested in STEM fields through fun, hands-on activities. Our REALTORS® have more on all you can see when you spend the day at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.

National Museum of the United States Air Force

Location: 1100 Spaatz St., Dayton, OH 45433

• Get to Know the National Museum of the United States Air Force
  With a convenient location near Fairborn homes for sale and many other local communities, the National Museum of the US Air Force has long been a favorite for anyone who loves attractions that mix education with fun. The museum houses artifacts, including planes, from across the history of the Air Force and plenty more related to aviation history more generally—a perfect fit for a region that has been at the heart of that history since its beginning.
  
  The history of aviation and spaceflight are very much intertwined, so it's fitting that this excellent museum covers our adventures in space. You'll find more than 350 aerospace vehicles and missiles displayed here, covering more than 100 years of history. The museum features more than 19 acres of indoor space, with tons of historic artifacts to complement all of the aerospace vehicles you can see here.

• Hours, Admission, and Parking
  One thing you won't have to worry about when visiting this museum is paying for a ticket. Admission to the museum and parking are always free for all ages. The museum is open throughout the year except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day, with hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

• Special Events at the Museum
  No matter when you visit, there's usually a special event at the museum to be enjoyed. These include the popular Plane Talks, with upcoming dates on February 15, March 29, and May 17, 2025. The museum's big winter/spring event is the OceanXperience, open through April 27, 2025. It allows you to get behind the controls of a virtual, deep-ocean watercraft to explore the depths in an immersive simulation. There will also be a series of micro-drone races at the museum this winter from February 28 – March 1, 2025.

• Exhibits and Extras
  There are more than a dozen exhibits at the museum, covering everything from the earliest years of aviation through to the age of spaceflight. You can also delve deeper into a variety of topics with films at the AF Museum Theater, try your hand at a flight simulator, or recharge with a delicious meal at the Valkyrie Cafe.

• Volunteering and Donation Information
  Did you love your day at the museum so much that you'd like to spend more time there? There are many ways to get involved, including volunteer opportunities. If you have an interesting piece of Air Force or aerospace history to donate, the museum also accepts donations, which is another great way to get involved.

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