TALK & TOUR
Monthly series
NAME: Talk & Tour
START DATE: 3rd Thursday & 3rd Saturday of each month
TIMES: Thursday 2 – 4PM; Saturday 11AM – 1PM & 2 – 4PM
LOCATION: Armstrong Air & Space Museum
ADDRESS: 500 Apollo Dr, Wapakoneta, OH
COST: Complimentary with that day's admission
ABOUT TALK & TOUR:
The Armstrong Air & Space Museum’s Talk & Tour program offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the wonders of aviation and spaceflight through an engaging two-part experience. Each session begins with a presentation by a knowledgeable staff member, delving into fascinating space topics. Following the talk, guests embark on a guided tour of the museum, where they can see artifacts up close and gain deeper insights into the exhibits. This immersive program provides an enriching experience for space enthusiasts of all ages.
MONTHLY TOPICS:
JANUARY:
LUNAR CONSPIRACIES
January 15th & 17th: A growing number of people believe that the United States never landed on the Moon. This presentation evaluates some of the popular claims against the lunar landings and provides convincing support for the official account.
FEBRUARY:
JOHN GLENN & FRIENDSHIP 7
February 18th & 20th: The museum will take an in-depth look at one of America’s most iconic spaceflights, the Friendship 7 mission. Learn how Ohio native John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth and the challenges he faced.
MARCH:
GEMINI VIII MISSION
March 19th & 21st: Learn more about the Gemini VIII mission, its ambitious goals as the first docking in space, and the heroic actions of Neil Armstrong and David Scott that turned a near-fatal disaster into one of NASA's finest moments.
APRIL:
JAMES WEBB TELESCOPE
April 16th & 18th: Uncover the groundbreaking discoveries made by the James Webb Space Telescope. View stunning images captured by the telescope and learn what they reveal about the early universe.
