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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!

CT Open House Day Saturday, June 13, 9AM - 4PM

CT residents get 20% off admission tickets for CT Open House Day! Tickets must be purchased at the door with a valid CT ID. 

Father's Day Weekend Open Cockpit Saturday, June 20th 10AM - 2PM

Celebrate Father's Day weekend at the museum with Open Cockpit Day! Climb aboard historic aircraft, fly in our F-18 simulator, and more! Live music at 12PM by Uncle Dale & the Tailgunners.

Secret Agent Day Saturday, June 27, 10AM - 2PM

Embrace your inner secret agent! Follow your clues to complete a special mission, learn about photo reconnaissance, explore aircraft like the ones in James Bond movies, and more!

Celebrate 250: 250th Kickoff Saturday, July 4, 9AM - 4PM

Get in the spirit of 250 years with 25% off admission, free sims, and an exploration of the importance of the New England region in aviation.

Soar into Summer Program: Balsa Airplanes Tuesday, July 7, 10AM-1PM


Discover the four forces of flight by building, modifying, and flying a balsa wood airplane. This program requires a $5 per child materials fee, and is best for children ages 4 and older.

Soar into Summer Program: Balsa Airplanes Thursday, July 9, 10AM-1PM


Discover the four forces of flight by building, modifying, and flying a balsa wood airplane. This program requires a $5 per child materials fee, and is best for children ages 4 and older.

Aerospace Academy at Home: Destination Mars Saturday July 11, 2:00pm-3:30pm

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!


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Aerospace Academy Family Workshop: Aircraft Design Saturday July 11, 10AM-1PM

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.

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Celebrate 250: Tribute to Unsung Heroes Saturday, July 11, 10AM - 2PM

Walk in the shoes of our heroes - fly like a Tuskegee Airman, rivet like Rosie, and dress up as Rosie or your favorite aerospace hero for 25% off admission.

Soar into Summer Program: Nose Art & Livery Tuesday, July 14, 10AM-1PM


Uncover the history of nose art and livery, and create your own nose art print on a NEAM aircraft. This program requires a $5 per child materials fee, and is best for children ages 4 and older.

Soar into Summer Program: Nose Art & Livery Thursday, July 16, 10AM-1PM


Uncover the history of nose art and livery, and create your own nose art print on a NEAM aircraft. This program requires a $5 per child materials fee, and is best for children ages 4 and older.

Celebrate 250: Big Jet Day Saturday, July 18, 10AM - 2PM

Experience the power of technology with our F-105, F-4, F-104, F-15, F-14, & A-10 jets. Get up close with our collections, hear from those who flew, & more.

Aerospace Academy Family Workshop: World War II Wonders Saturday July 18, 10AM-1PM

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.

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Soar into Summer Program: Kites in Flight Tuesday, July 21, 10AM-1PM


Discover the history and science of kites and build a full-size diamond kite to take home and fly. This program requires a $5 per child materials fee, and is best for children ages 4 and older.

Soar into Summer Program: Kites in Flight Thursday, July 23, 10AM-1PM


Discover the history and science of kites and build a full-size diamond kite to take home and fly. This program requires a $5 per child materials fee, and is best for children ages 4 and older.

Celebrate 250: Helicopter Day Saturday, July 25, 10AM - 2PM

Explore the importance of helicopters in search & rescue, military operations, and more! Climb inside a selection of our historic collection.

Aerospace Academy Family Workshop: Everything but Airplanes Saturday July 25, 10AM-1PM

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.

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Soar into Summer Program: Aircraft Riveting Tuesday, July 28, 10AM-1PM


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.

Soar into Summer Program: Aircraft Riveting Thursday, July 30, 10AM-1PM


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.

Aerospace Academy Family Workshop: Aircraft Restoration Saturday August 1, 10AM-1PM

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.

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Soar into Summer Program: Lunar Landscapes Tuesday August 4, 10AM-1PM


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.

Soar into Summer Program: Lunar Landscapes Thursday August 6, 10AM-1PM


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.

Aerospace Academy at Home: Destination Moon Saturday, August 8, 2:00-3:30pm

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...

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Aerospace Academy Family Workshop: Space Voyagers Saturday August 8, 10AM-1PM

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.

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Soar into Summer Program: Air Traffic Control Tuesday, August 11, 10AM-1PM

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.

Soar into Summer Program: Air Traffic Control Thursday, August 13, 10AM-1PM

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.

Aerospace Academy Family Workshop: All About Airports Saturday August 15, 10AM-1PM

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.

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Aerospace Academy Teen Workshop Saturday, August 22, 9AM-3PM

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!

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Save the Date: World War II Weekend Saturday & Sunday August 29 & 30, 2026

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.

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Aerospace Academy at Home: Observation Earth Saturday, September 12, 2:00-3:30pm

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 ...

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Aerospace Academy Teen Workshop Saturday, September 27, 9AM-3PM

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!

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Travel Program: Battle of Britain and Dunkirk with Stephen Ambrose Tours September 28-October 7, 2026

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.

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THE LOOK Fashion Event Sunday, October 11, 2026

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.

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Aerospace Academy Teen Workshop Saturday, October 17 9AM-3PM

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!

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Aerospace Academy at Home: Destination Mars Saturday October 17, 2:00pm-3:30pm

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!


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Aerospace Academy at Home: Destination Moon Saturday, November 21, 2:00-3:30pm

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...

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Aerospace Academy at Home: Observation Earth Saturday, December 19, 2:00-3:30pm

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 ...

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