Open Cockpit
Sunday
February 21 and March 21
Open Cockpit - Your chance to play pilot for the day. Climb into the cockpits of 10 aircraft including the
Corsair, the F-100 Super Sabre, the Huey helicopter and more. There will be a special presentation at 1:00 p.m. by Ed Buckbee who has been involved with America's Space Program since 1959. He will talk about NASA's programs - past, present and future. He will have books for sale and to autograph. Additional craft activities for children and a food
vendor will be on site all day. Reminder all cockpits close at 4:00 p.m.
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Vacation Activities
Monday, February 15 the Museum will sponsor a LEGO Contest for children ages 3-12 from 10AM to 4PM. Prizes will be awarded for each age group.
Tuesday, February 16 there will be an Open Cockpit program and visitors will have the opportunity to sit in the cockpits of up to eight airplanes and helicopters. The program will run from 10AM to 4PM. Sneakers or rubber-soled shoes are recommended.
Wednesday, February 17 there will be an Aero Modeling workshop for children ages 8-14 who will build and fly their own models. This program runs for 10AM to 3PM. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults pay regular admission; children pay $10 which includes admission to the Museum and the cost of the model.
Thursday, February 18 there will be a plastic scale model workshop for ages 8-14. Each child will build their own model under the supervision of an experienced model builder and the program will run from 10am to 3PM. Adults pay regular admission; children pay $15 which includes admission to the museum and the cost of the model.
Friday, February 19 there will be a Family Fun Day with variety of programs and hands on activities that will run from 10 to 4. The Lutz Childrens Museum will provide a live animal demonstration at 11AM
AEXEOUS Returns
On Sunday, March 14, visitors to the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, Conn. will be treated to a special show by an amazing interactive robot.
“AEXEOUS” is a one of a kind engineering marvel that is being used as a teaching tool to educate and excite children of all ages. He is 12’ tall and he moves and talks with visitors.
AEXEOUS was designed and built by the Silvacross Company of Rhode Island which started its business by producing highly intelligent robots for law enforcement and security applications.
There will be six interactive performances throughout the day. The Air Museum will be open from 10-5 and there is no additional charge over the regular admission fee for the performance.
Space EXPO
Sunday, March 28 the Museum will host the annual Space Expo with many activities. Learn about the Apollo 13 mission, hold real MOON rocks, explore the stars, try on a real space suit and more. A food vendor will be on site all day. Lots to do for the whole family. Click here for a poster.
Summer 2010 at the Museum
The Museum will provide 7 weeks of themed activities beginning in July.
July 5-9 discover Blimps and Balloons
July 12-16 fun with Racers
July 19-23 meet Heroes of Aviation
July 26-30 fly Rockets
August 2-6 learn about Helicopters and Rescue
August 9-13 uncover the secrets of Space
August 16-20 understand Airplane and Gliders
Everyday there will be activities and/or craft projects and on Friday of each week there will be a special 1 hour workshop to support the theme. Details will follow.
VS-44A with Peg
Chat with Peg Noonan, whose mom, was a nurse/stewardess that flew on the VS44A “Flying Boat”, as it made its round trip flights between New York City and Foynes, Ireland from 1942-44. Share Peg’s recollections of her mom’s first hand experiences flying across the Atlantic, aboard the Excambian. Also, hear some wonderful and very touching stories about the Noonans, an aviation family.
Peg will be at the museum from approximately 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on June 5, 12 and 26. You usually will find her in the vicinity of this magnificent airplane. She plans to be writing her book, while under one of the aircraft’s giant wings.
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Additional events are always being planned and will be announced as information becomes available. |
