Participants can make their own sled kites during this month’s Aerospace Adventure from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the event area next to the Korean War Gallery (while supplies last). Visitors may also bring their own kites to fly outdoors (weather permitting).
There will be two special presentations during the day on lightning safety. These presentations will last about 45 minutes and begin at 11 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m. in the STEM Learning Node in the Global Reach Gallery in Bldg. 4.
Visitors are also invited to attend a 15-minute briefing on the museum’s extensive collection of presidential aircraft. These presentations will take place in the STEM Learning Node in the Presidential Gallery and begin at 10:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Younger visitors can enjoy “Storytime” at 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. in the STEM Learning Node in the Presidential Gallery. Preschool and primary-grade children can hear stories about kites and do a craft project.
All activities are free, and no advanced reservations are necessary. For additional information visit, www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Education/Family-Day or call the Education Division at 937-255-4646.
Some materials for the program are being provided through the generosity of the Air Force Museum Foundation Inc. (Federal endorsement is not implied).
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, is the world's largest military aviation museum. With free admission and parking, the museum features more than 360 aerospace vehicles and missiles and thousands of artifacts amid more than 19 acres of indoor exhibit space. Each year about one million visitors from around the world come to the museum. For more information, visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil.
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