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 Family Day: Orbiting the Globe
Feb. 16
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Commemorate the birthdays of Galileo and Copernicus and the anniversary of the launch of the U.S. Air Force's first GPS satellite by learning about astronomy and satellites during Family Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Feb. 16 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
Visitors can see a scale model of the solar system (beginning in the lobby through the length of the museum); learn why satellites spin, how a GPS unit works and how an object orbits the planet; and play a version of ping-pong that demonstrates the path of a falling object.
"Storytime" begins at 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. in the Early Years Gallery. Preschool and primary-grade children are invited to sit under the wings of airplanes to hear the story of "Sammy the Satellite" and then make a paper satellite.
During this month's Aerospace Adventure from 1:30-3 p.m. in the event area next to the Korean War Gallery, participants can make their own satellite from recycled materials.
The event is free, and visitors of all ages may participate in these aviation-related activities located throughout the museum galleries. No advanced reservations are necessary. Call the Education Division at (937) 255-4646 for additional information.
Note: Family Days are scheduled each month, and programs are designed for children and adults of all ages. Specific age recommendations may vary by topic. Some "Aerospace Adventure" topics and activities may qualify as fulfillment for Boy Scout or Girl Scout badges.
UPCOMING FAMILY DAYS:
March 16, 2013
Celebrate spring with kites! Watch fascinating demonstrations of the incredible art of indoor kite flying and build and fly your own kite.
April 20, 2013
Catch the excitement of the boomerang! World famous boomerang expert and champion Gary Broadbent will demonstrate the sport that keeps coming back. Participants will also be able to make their own stick boomerang.
May 4, 2013
Join us for Space Fest and enjoy a multitude of exciting space-related activities and presentations. Click here for more information.
June 8, 2013
Learn about some of the world's largest aircraft through demonstrations and hands-on activities.
July 20, 2013
Commemorate a collection of July space anniversaries, from the X-15 to Apollo to Mars, by learning about rocketry and space flight.
Aug. 17, 2013
Commemorate National Aviation Day (and Orville Wright's birthday) by learning about aerospace technology and history from 1903 to 2012 and beyond.
Sept. 28, 2013
Celebrate the fall season while learning how to overcome and cope with the force that causes falling! Activities include sitting in an actual B-2 ejection seat and trying on a parachute.
Oct. 26, 2013
Celebrate Halloween by learning fun aerospace principles through Halloween-themed activities! Come dressed in your favorite costume.
Nov. 16, 2013
Commemorate the anniversary of the greatest engineering feat in modern history by learning about the International Space Station.
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