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!
Enjoy family-friendly drop-in programs most weekend days throughout the year. Programs are included with general admission and are subject to change.
Visit the museum from March 7 - 31 to learn about what it was like to be a Pan Am stewardess! Explore a Pan Am uniform and other historic artifacts.
Come meet the Easter Bunny at the New England Air Museum, find eggs, participate in fun hands-on activities, and more! $5 off youth admission with paying adult, promotion must be purchased at the door.
Join speaker Phil Devlin to hear stories of Connecticut residents who fought in WWII, including Gen. Maurice Rose of Middletown, Ulmont Whitehead of Hartford, the Fuller Brothers of Suffield, & more!
Enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities during school vacation week at the New England Air Museum!
Climb aboard a selection of our historic aircraft collection and see what it was like to take to the skies in these airplanes and helicopters!
The Radioman - a novel inspired by true experiences of a USAF radioman during the Korean War, and the often not-told story of the return to civilian life- the aftermath. Hosted by CT Book Festivals.
Discover the science of lighter-than-air flight and make your own mini air balloon to take home! This activity is included with general admission and is best for
visitors ages 8 and older.
Explore the science of flight by building and test-flying a balsa airplane to take home. This activity requires the purchase of a $5 build kit and is best for visitors ages 6 and older.
Engineer a LEGO build that could survive the extreme conditions of outer space! This challenge is open to visitors ages 4-13, included with general admission, and winners need not be present to win.
From hovering kestrels to lightning-fast falcons, learn what makes raptors fly and hunt the way they do—featuring owls, hawks, and the fastest animal on Earth.
Explore the science of parachutes and learn how engineers borrow ideas from nature! This activity is included with general admission and is best for visitors ages 4 and older
This members only special event is free! Join us for a guided tour of our Storage Hangar and all the exciting aircraft we have behind the scenes!
Join us to hear from Rick Warters on his upcoming book on Pratt & Whitney history! Warters will discuss aviation pioneers Fred Rentschler & Chance Vaught.
Use your engineering skills to build and design an own air-powered straw rocket. How far will yours fly? This activity is included with general admission and is best for visitors ages 6 and older.
Engineer a LEGO build that could survive the extreme conditions of outer space! This challenge is open to visitors ages 4-13, included with general admission, and winners need not be present to win.
Explore the science of aerodynamics by building a paper airplane and testing it on our challenge course! This activity is included with general admission and is best for visitors ages 4 and older.
Draw inspiration from our aircraft collection and design your own imaginary flying machine. This activity is included with general admission and is best for visitors ages 4 and older.
Design wartime nose art or commercial livery for an airplane. This activity is included with general admission and is best for visitors ages 4 and older.
From hovering kestrels to lightning-fast falcons, learn what makes raptors fly and hunt the way they do—featuring owls, hawks, and the fastest animal on Earth.
Explore the science of flight by building and test-flying a balsa airplane to take home. This activity requires the purchase of a $5 build kit and is best for visitors ages 6 and older.
Save the date for this year's Space Expo! This special event will feature guests from our region’s aerospace industry, astronaut lectures, activities for children and families, and much more!
Hear from author Cheryl W. Thompson on her new book Forgotten Souls: The Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen. This is a fully virtual event in honor of Tuskegee Airmen Day in CT.
Spend the day exploring two treasures of southern New Hampshire with Dr. Amanda Goodheart Parks, Director of Education, in support of NEAM.
Presented in partnership with Challenger Center of Maine. Launch and fly Blue Orgin’s reusable launch vehicle, New Glenn, into orbit; safely land Blue Origin’s lunar lander, and more!
In a patriotic tribute to America's exceptional pilots, historical storyteller author, and researcher John Cilio reminds us of the incredible impact that one individual can have.
Meet retired aerospace engineers, practice riveting with our Restoration Team, learn how aircraft and spacecraft fly from our public programs team, build and launch a straw rocket, and more!
Join us for the first annual Aerospace Career Day featuring the Connecticut Aeroskills Tournament. Children can learn about aviation careers, participate in hands-on activities and workshops, and more!
Presented in partnership with Challenger Center of Maine. You will work to capture a cargo craft using a robotic arm, monitor astronauts during a spacewalk, and analyze data from satellites.
Highlights of this trip include visits to a Gilded Age mansion, two Revolutionary War sites, a Hudson River cruise, the FDR Presidential Library and Museum, and a wine tasting.
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.
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.
