Holiday Lights & Grand Illumination
Armstrong Air & Space Museum - Nov. 27, 2026:
DATE: Friday, November 27, 2026, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
LIGHTING STARTS: 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Armstrong Air & Space Museum, 500 Apollo Dr, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Help inaugurate the holiday season as the Armstrong Air & Space Museum flips the switch on their holiday lights during the Grand Illumination. At 7:00 pm sharp, the museum grounds will be illuminated by over 200,000 LED lights, with over two dozen stunning displays that feature a variety of space and holiday settings. The museum itself will also be open that Friday from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm for guests to visit and shop. The holiday lights will be illuminated nightly afterwards until January 1, 2027.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Get a free outdoor picture with Santa Claus, available periodically between 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Grab a warm complimentary cup of hot chocolate. Limited quantity.
Come inside for a little Black Friday holiday shopping, with discounts from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Purchase a ticket and explore the museum galleries during our extended holiday hours.
Check out some of the museum's newest displays, including our new lit outdoor holiday frame photobooth.
EVENT COST:
Outdoor viewing of the Armstrong Museum Holiday Lights is always FREE to the public!
Indoor admission is normal pricing, however, shopping at the store has no admission price.
Armstrong Air & Space Museum
500 Apollo Drive
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 738-8811 or (800) 860-0142
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Armstrong Air & Space Museum is Site #12 on the Aviation Trail
