UPDATE: The museum will be open Tuesday through Sunday with two-hour sessions beginning at 9:30, 12:30, & 3:30. State guidelines now require face coverings while in public places, this including the museum.
Join the Armstrong Air & Space Museum for variety of activities and events:
Wapakoneta Summer Moon Festival 2020
July 16 - 20, 2020
For the safety and betterment of the the general welfare, certain restrictions and precautions have been taken for the festival.
Mark your calendars for the 51st anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing. The Summer Moon Festival will have activities occurring throughout the town and at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum to celebrate everything space and the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. More information to come on specific events in the downtown.
Events and activities will primarily take place at the Armstrong Museum and will occur July 17th - 19th including free outdoor family activities, special presentations and exhibits plus the Run To The Moon 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Fun Run. Admission payment required to tour the museum.
Armstrong Holiday Lights Display
December 1st - January 1st
The display contains tens of thousands of lights and features, including five rope-light sculptures from 7’ to 20’ high, including a Saturn V rocket and saluting astronaut. Visitors are welcome to explore the many elements across the grounds with several photo opportunities within the display. Please refrain from touching lights, sculptures, or cords.
If you take any pictures of the lights throughout the holiday season please post them using #AASMLights
Like our Holiday Lights Facebook page HERE
Rocket Weekend
DUE TO RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE FOR THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Spend the weekend at the Museum enjoying all aspects of rocketry. See rocket launches, launch rockets using a range of different materials, and more!
Event is free and open to the public; Museum admission required to tour the museum. Guided tours are available throughout the weekend.