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Rocket Day at National Museum of the United States Air Force™

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Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.:

Join us for Rocket Day, a free family-friendly event celebrating science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Kids of all ages can build and launch their own model rocket and enjoy hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations, and opportunities to explore the exciting world of aerospace and rocketry.





Additional details and the full schedule of activities will be announced as they become available. https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Events/

Rocket Day is made possible through the generous support of the Air Force Museum Foundation. (Federal endorsement not implied)




The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, is the world’s largest military aviation museum. With free admission and parking, the museum features more than 350 aerospace vehicles and missiles and thousands of artifacts amid more than 19 acres of indoor exhibit space. Each year thousands of visitors from around the world come to the museum. For more information, visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil.



National Museum of the U.S. Force | 1100 Spaatz St, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433

 


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Location

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park 

16 S. Williams St., Dayton, OH 45402

Visitor Center:

For NPS details and seasonal date schedules see https://www.nps.gov/daav/planyourvisit/hours.htm

Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center

email: daav_info@nps.gov

Parking:

From W. Third St., turn south on Williams St and then turn left on Fourth St. Go 1/2 block and turn left into the Visitor Center parking area.

CLICK HERE for a parking map.

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