Education

Plan a Field Trip

Tours
A tour of the museum can be arranged for any age group by appointment with the Director of Educational Programs. 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 fill out and return the visitation form or call the Education Department at 623-3305 extension 13.

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

Pre-Visit Educational Handbook (Available upon request)

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 Education Department
Caroline d’Otreppe, Director of Educational Programs, can be reached at extension 13 or at the email address, caroline@neam.org