UPCOMING PROGRAMS
New England Air Museum is home to an ever changing roster of events – ranging in focus from children, to students and adults. Please explore our featured upcoming events below!
Learn how aircraft are built by creating your own riveted piece of aerospace metal to take home. This program requires a $5 per child materials fee, and is best for children ages 4 and older.
Santa's stopping by the museum on his summer vacation to read his favorite book, If Mice Pulled the Sleigh by Bill Barnsley. Books available for purchase, Santa will even sign them!
Check out the interior of Douglas DC-3! Tickets include admission & timed entry into the aircraft. Entry is first come, first serve within time slot. Mobility required.
Discover the science of regolith (moon dust) and create your own moon lunar landscape to take home. This program requires a $5 per child materials fee, and is best for children ages 4 and older.
Discover the science of regolith (moon dust) and create your own moon lunar landscape to take home. This program requires a $5 per child materials fee, and is best for children ages 4 and older.
Learn about meteors, stars, & galaxies with Springfield Museum's Galaxy on the Go travelling planetarium! Sponsored by the State of Connecticut on behalf of the CHET 529 College Savings Program.
Designed for children ages 8-12 and their caregivers to explore the wonders of aviation together, these hands-on, interactive workshops offer a different theme every Saturday all summer long.
Celebrate National CT Day - all CT residents receive ONE FREE YOUTH TICKET with a paying adult! Must be purchased in store with valid CT ID.
Guide a paper airplane through a live air traffic control simulation featuring your own call sign. This program requires a $5 per child materials fee, and is best for children ages 4 and older.
Guide a paper airplane through a live air traffic control simulation featuring your own call sign. This program requires a $5 per child materials fee, and is best for children ages 4 and older.
Learn about the Science of Superheroes at 10:30AM, meet Spidey at 11:30, dress as a superhero for 25% off! Sponsored by the State of Connecticut on behalf of the CHET 529 College Savings Program.
Designed for children ages 8-12 and their caregivers to explore the wonders of aviation together, these hands-on, interactive workshops offer a different theme every Saturday all summer long.
Visit the museum on National Aviation Day and receive a FREE build-your-own paper jet glider with admission!
These hands-on workshops provide teens ages 13-17 with opportunities to explore the history, science, and technology of aviation, aerospace career opportunities, and much more!
Save the date for the First Annual WWII Weekend! This living history experience will bring together authentic World War II reenactors, restored military vehicles, armor, and historic aircraft.
Come fly with us! Ride in our F-18 or F-16 flight simulators for free! First come first serve. Must purchase admission, only for ages 12+.
Join us for 25% off all admission! Must be purchased in store, cannot be combined with other offers.
All first responders will receive 25% off admission to the New England Air Museum as a small token of our appreciation.
Join us for an Open Cockpit Day! Climb into the pilot's seat in our historic aircraft and more!
Presented in partnership with Challenger Center of Maine. Children ages 10-14 with an accompanying adult will work to capture a cargo craft using a robotic arm, monitor astronauts during a spacewalk, and ...
Explore all things parachutes at the museum! Meet with Learn2Fly CT, get up close with a real parachute, build & fly your own mini parachute, and more!
Sign up for a new membership and receive 10% off! Current & new members - tour the interior of our B-29 cockpit free of charge.
These hands-on workshops provide teens ages 13-17 with opportunities to explore the history, science, and technology of aviation, aerospace career opportunities, and much more!
Follow in the footsteps of the British Expeditionary Force during the summer of 1940, traveling from Paris to London with the New England Air Museum and Stephen Ambrose Tours.
Whether you're a trendsetter, fashion enthusiast, or simply love a great night out, this is your chance to experience cutting-edge design while supporting an important cause - The CT Breast Initiative.
These hands-on workshops provide teens ages 13-17 with opportunities to explore the history, science, and technology of aviation, aerospace career opportunities, and much more!
Presented in partnership with Challenger Center of Maine. Children ages 10-14 with accompanying adult will decide where to build a base on Mars, either Phobos or Deimos!
Families are invited to explore the museum afterhours and enjoy hands-on activities, special family friendly tours and demonstrations, as well as open cockpit experiences, flight simulators, and more!
Presented in partnership with Challenger Center of Maine. Children ages 10-14 with accompanying adult will launch and fly Blue Orgin’s reusable launch vehicle, New Glenn, into orbit; land on the lunar sur...
Presented in partnership with Challenger Center of Maine. Children ages 10-14 with an accompanying adult will work to capture a cargo craft using a robotic arm, monitor astronauts during a spacewalk, and ...