Education

Overview

The New England Air Museum is dedicated to the teaching and preservation of aviation history and technology especially in regard to Connecticut's contributions.

We are a museum where you can -

• See the landmark artifacts of aviation which changed history - Learn about the courage and determination of famous men and women who brought aviation to where it is today.
• Hear firsthand the stories of veterans who lived the wars of the 20th century and fought to preserve the freedom we now enjoy.
• Experience firsthand the principles of flight which have challenged the pioneers of aviation for generations.
• Discover the impact our state of Connecticut has had on aviation and space exploration from the earliest balloon launches of 1857 to the design of space suits for the Mission to Mars.

We are a research facility with a library made up of 18,000 books, 65,000 periodicals, 3000 tech manuals, films, photographs, and aviation artifacts covering the evolution of flight. We are an educational resource offering teachers and students the opportunity to explore the history, science, and technology of aviation.

The New England Air Museum inspires students of all ages through innovative and hands-on education programs and is excited to announce that its outreach programs in support of Connecticut's frameworks for science, history and technology are now available on its website to be accessed by educators. These lessons and activities can be delivered independently or to supplement a visit to the New England Air Museum. Hands-on Build and Fly activities spark the imagination, challenge the inquisitive mind, and can serve as an engaging anticipatory set for further study in science, history and technology.

Please contact Caroline d'Otreppe, Director of Educational Programs, at (860) 623-3305 extension 13, to discuss particular programming or to arrange for a school visit.