Education

Plan a Field Trip

Tours
A tour of the museum can be arranged for any age group by appointment with the Manager of Visitor Services . The Museum is ready to work with teachers to develop tour programs that fit their curriculum. A tour guide is assigned to every 15-20 people in a group. A tour typically lasts 1½ to 2 hours. The Museum can accommodate groups for lunch provided reservations are made ahead of time. Please call 860-623-3305, x11.

Homeschool Group Visit Information please click here for special tour and activity suggestions.

Payment
Payment can be made the day of the visit or in advance by check made out to the New England Air Museum, credit card or cash. Payment must be received by the Museum before a program or tour can be conducted.

Sample thematic tours
Tours of the museum can be given from many different perspectives. It is helpful to the tour guide to know in advance the objective of the field trip. Possible themes for tours are:

• The Evolution of Flight
• Connecticut’s Contributions to Aviation
• Pioneers in Aviation
• Airplane Design

Directions
Take I-91 north or south to Connecticut Exit 40 (Rt. 20). Take second right off Route 20 onto Rt. 75 north and follow signs.

Free Parking is available at the Museum. Busses can drop visitors off at the Museum entrance and park within a short walking distance.

Access for Visitors with Special Needs
Visitors can be dropped off at the entrance of the Museum. The exhibit halls and public areas are all at ground level. Electric and non-electric wheel chairs are available upon request.

Rules and Regulations
There should be a ratio of at least one adult to every 10 students in a group. No food, beverages, gum or candy is allowed in the exhibit hangars. Exhibits that are chained off should not be touched unless allowed by the tour guide. No running or yelling is allowed in the exhibit halls. Students are expected to stay with their groups when given a tour.

How to contact the Visitor Services Department
Gina Maria Alimberti can be reached at 860-623-3305x11 or by email gina-maria@neam.org