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The museum will be closing early, Saturday, March 16th, at 3:00 pm for our Horizons Event.
Festival of Flight museum tour

Experience

The museum shares the story of Neil Armstrong, all Ohioans who have attempted to defy gravity, the Space Race, and current space exploration.  The museum itself is designed to resemble a futuristic moon base. It is most beautiful when viewed at dusk.

The museum features many one-of-a-kind artifacts including the Gemini VIII spacecraft, Neil Armstrong’s Gemini and Apollo spacesuits, and an Apollo 11 moon rock. The museum is also home to two full-size aircraft, both of which were flown by Mr. Armstrong. A 15-year-old Armstrong learned to fly at Port Koneta, a long-gone Wapakoneta airfield. He flew a yellow Aeronca Champion now on exhibit at the museum.

This is no static museum; it is filled with motion and sound. There are seven interactive exhibits, ten audio/visual elements, and two simulators. Adults will find the simulators just as challenging and entertaining as the kids do. The 56-foot dome in the center of the museum houses the Astro Theater, a unique venue that allows guests to enjoy the 25-minute documentary about Apollo 11’s lunar landing. There is no additional charge for the simulators or the film.

PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINKS TO LEARN MORE!

SCOUT PROGRAMS AND OVERNIGHTS

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

FIELD TRIPS

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES 

DISTANCE LEARNING 

Visit our Exhibits page for more information regarding what you will find in our galleries, and visit our Request a Speaker page if you are interested in bringing one of our informational presentations to you!