Open Cockpit
Sunday
June 20
To be held on Father’s Day. On that day, visitors will be permitted to climb into the cockpits of up to 12 vintage aircraft, a full-motion flight simulator and two static flight simulators.
The aircraft to be open include the famous Vought Corsair of WWII, the North American F-100 Super Sabre, a DC-3 airliner, several helicopters and more. There will be additional hands on activities for the enjoyment of the younger visitors during the event. For the convenience of all, a food vendor will be on site all day. Also on that day there will be special presentations throughout the day by the staff of the FIDELCO Guide Dog Foundation. They will bring adult dogs and “puppies in training”; have an activity for children and information on their organization.
The Open Cockpit program runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with the Museum and Gift Shop staying open until 5:00 PM. Reminder all cockpits close at 4:00 p.m.
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Sergei Khrushchev, Son of the Former Prime Minister of the Soviet Union, Nikita Khrushchev
The Museum will host a lecture by Sergei N. Khrushchev, son of Nikita Khrushchev who served as Prime Minister of the Soviet Union from 1957-1964. The topic of his lecture will be “The Cuban Missile Crisis – Viewed from the Kremlin”. Click here for additional information. The lecture will begin at 6:30 PM. Tickets are limited and will be sold on a first-come first-served basis. Ticket prices for Museum members are $35 and $55 for non-members. They can be purchased over the phone by calling the Museum at (860) 623-3305. Following the lecture books will be available for purchase and autographing. The two book titles are "Nikita Khrushchev and the Creation of a Superpower" and "Nikita Khrushchev Memoirs - Commissar, Reformer and Statesman".
April Vacation Activities
Discover the Air Museum with our docents who will be on site all day to greet you, point out interesting aircraft & exhibits and engage you in a variety of activities. They will be on hand from April 12-16 & April 19-23. In addition there will be several days when special activities will be offered.
On Wednesday, April 14 there will be a “build and fly straw rocket program” with Phil our Museum educator. Phil will assist our younger visitors in building and launching straw rockets- one of our most popular activities for children- from 10AM-3PM.
On Thursday, April 15 there will be our special family day activities which includes hands-on-demonstrations, personalized tours and arts and crafts from 10AM-4PM.
On Tuesday, April 20 we will be commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Apollo 13 Mission. Don Rethke, former Hamilton Standard engineer, will tell the story of how local engineers saved the Apollo 13 astronauts and brought them home safely. There will be several presentations throughout the day.
On Thursday, April 22 we will be celebrating Earth Day with a variety of activities and programs geared towards children, from 10AM-3PM.
On Friday, April 23 the Museum’s Education Department will run a hot air balloon craft program for children from 10AM-3PM.
Please note that the Museum will be open each day from 10AM-5PM.
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AEXEOUS Returns
On Sunday, March 14, visitors to the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, Conn. will be treated to a special show by an amazing interactive robot.
“AEXEOUS” is a one of a kind engineering marvel that is being used as a teaching tool to educate and excite children of all ages. He is 12’ tall and he moves and talks with visitors.
AEXEOUS was designed and built by the Silvacross Company of Rhode Island which started its business by producing highly intelligent robots for law enforcement and security applications.
There will be six interactive performances throughout the day. The Air Museum will be open from 10-5 and there is no additional charge over the regular admission fee for the performance.
Space EXPO
Sunday, March 28 the Museum will host the annual Space Expo with many activities. Learn about the Apollo 13 mission, hold real MOON rocks, explore the stars, try on a real space suit and more. A food vendor will be on site all day. Lots to do for the whole family. Click here for a poster.
Summer 2010 at the Museum
The Museum will provide 7 weeks of themed activities beginning in July.
July 5-9 discover Blimps and Balloons
July 12-16 fun Racing to the Finish Line
July 19-23 meet Heroes of Aviation
July 26-30 fly Rockets
August 2-6 learn about Helicopters and Rescue
August 9-13 uncover the secrets of Space
August 16-20 understand Airplane and Gliders
Everyday there will be activities and/or craft projects and on Friday of each week there will be a special 1 hour workshop to support the theme. Click here for more details.
VS-44A with Peg
Chat with Peg Noonan, whose mom, was a nurse/stewardess that flew on the VS44A “Flying Boat”, as it made its round trip flights between New York City and Foynes, Ireland from 1942-44. Share Peg’s recollections of her mom’s first hand experiences flying across the Atlantic, aboard the Excambian. Also, hear some wonderful and very touching stories about the Noonans, an aviation family.
Peg will be at the museum from approximately 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. You usually will find her in the vicinity of this magnificent airplane. She plans to be writing her book, while under one of the aircraft’s giant wings.
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Vacation Activities
Monday, February 15 the Museum will sponsor a LEGO Contest for children ages 3-12 from 10AM to 4PM. Prizes will be awarded for each age group.
Tuesday, February 16 there will be an Open Cockpit program and visitors will have the opportunity to sit in the cockpits of up to eight airplanes and helicopters. The program will run from 10AM to 4PM. Sneakers or rubber-soled shoes are recommended.
Wednesday, February 17 there will be an Aero Modeling workshop for children ages 8-14 who will build and fly their own models. This program runs for 10AM to 3PM. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults pay regular admission; children pay $10 which includes admission to the Museum and the cost of the model.
Thursday, February 18 there will be a plastic scale model workshop for ages 8-14. Each child will build their own model under the supervision of an experienced model builder and the program will run from 10am to 3PM. Adults pay regular admission; children pay $15 which includes admission to the museum and the cost of the model.
Friday, February 19 there will be a Family Fun Day with variety of programs and hands on activities that will run from 10 to 4. The Lutz Childrens Museum will provide a live animal demonstration at 11AM
Additional events are always being planned and will be announced as information becomes available. |
