TRAVEL

Programs

NEAM's Museum Travel Programs offers small group travel with opportunities to go behind the scenes at museums and cultural attractions throughout the world. Whether it's a day trip or an overnight excursion, a regional destination or an international adventure, your support helps the New England Air Museum fulfill its mission of preserving our region's aerospace heritage.

NEAM Travel Programs average between 12-18 participants, and our fees include transportation, hotel, and most meals in addition to all excursions and gratuities. Our trips also include a dedicated onsite guide and allow for full refunds if cancellations occur before the registration deadline. Here’s what recent travelers shared about their experiences traveling with NEAM:

“A wonderful experience! One of the best tour guides we have ever had.”

“The trip was well executed from the time we let the museum until our return…the bus, accommodations, snacks and meals were all top notch.”

“This trip was worth every penny. I think everyone was impressed.”

“Our coordinator was without a doubt the most organized, meticulous, and caring I have ever experienced. The tour was extremely educational and entertaining.”

“A wonderful trip. Well planned and we were well taken care of!”

Interested in learning more? Contact Amanda Goodheart Parks Ph.D., Director of Education, at agparks[at]neam.org or (860) 623-3305 x313.

Home to five National Historical Landmark vessels including the U.S.S. Massachusetts, Battleship Cove specializes in preserving naval heritage. Our visit will include a private Director’s Tour and self-guided time on the vessels. We’ll then travel across Mount Hope Bay to Bristol, Rhode Island for lunch and a guided tour of Linden Place, an 1810 mansion along Bristol’s historic waterfront. Museum admission, transportation aboard a luxury motorcoach with an onboard restroom, lunch, departure treats, coffee, bottled water, snacks, taxes, gratuities, and guide fees all included. Trip is limited to 29 participants.

$200 per person Museum Member Rate

$250 per person Non-Member Rate

Registration has closed for this trip.

This bus trip begins with a visit to the Cradle of Aviation Museum with a behind-the-scenes aircraft restoration facility tour. The trip also includes visits to Old Westbury Gardens, the Nassau County Museum of Art, and a special step-on tour of George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring sites in historic Setauket. Two nights of first class hotel accommodations are included, as well as two hot breakfasts, one lunch, and one dinner. Departure treats and coffee, snacks and bottled water, museum admission, transportation in a luxury motorcoach with an onboard restroom, Port Jefferson ferry passage, taxes, gratuities, and guide fees are also included. Trip is limited to 29 participants.

$1,175 per person double occupancy

$1,575 per person single occupancy

Non-members add $100 per person

Registration extended and limited spots remaining! Registration now closes July 7, 2023 or when the trip sells out, whichever occurs first. To register please submit one Registration Form per traveler (or one form per couple), as well as one Health & Safety Form and one Dining Form for each traveler. Forms may be sent to Amanda Goodheart Parks, Ph.D., Director of Education: at agparks[at]neam.org or mailed to New England Air Museum, 36 Perimeter Road Windsor Locks, CT 06096.

Enjoy the natural beauty and engaging history of Pennsylvania with overnight stays in the Brandywine Valley, Lancaster County, and Reading. This bus trip includes visits to the Mid Atlantic Air Museum, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Hagley Museum, Gettysburg National Military Park and Museum, and the Hershey Story Museum. This trip also includes a private guided bus tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield; a visit to the Amish Experience and a private guided bus tour of Amish Country; a ride on the historic Strasburg Railroad; and a wine, cheese, and chocolate tasting at the Vineyard at Hershey. Five nights of first-class hotel accommodations are included in addition to five hot breakfasts, five lunches, and two dinners. Transportation in a luxury motorcoach with an onboard restroom, departure treats and coffee, snacks and bottled water, all museum admissions, taxes, gratuities, and guide fees are also included. This trip is limited to 29 participants.

$2,050 per person double occupancy

$2,650 per person single occupancy

Non-members add $100 per person

Registration closes July 14, 2023 or when the trip sells out, whichever occurs first. To register please submit one Registration Form per traveler (or one form per couple), as well as one Health & Safety Form and one Dining Form for each traveler. Forms may be sent to Amanda Goodheart Parks, Ph.D., Director of Education: at agparks[at]neam.org or mailed to New England Air Museum, 36 Perimeter Road Windsor Locks, CT 06096.