Family Fun!

The New England Air Museum will hold family fun school vacation week programs from Feb 15th- Feb 21st. Explore three giant hangars filled with over 80 aircraft and experience the wonders of flight. A variety of activities will be offered daily including hands-on Build and Fly Challenges, open cockpit experiences aboard real aircraft, aircraft quests, and more! The Museum’s Flight Sim Spot will also be open daily between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The Flight Sim Spot allows visitors to use state-of-the-art simulators using real cockpit controls and suitable for ages 8 and up. In addition, docents will be on hand to interact with the visitors. Additional activities are scheduled for the following days:

Monday, February 15th - Aeromodeling Workshop

Build and fly an AMA Delta Dart model airplane with help from our expert aeromodelers. Requires the purchase of a $5.00 Delta Dart kit. Modelers must be age 10 or older.

Tuesday, February 16th - The Great Paper Airplane Contest

Put your paper airplane folding skills to the test! Using only a single sheet of paper, contestants will construct and fly a paper airplane for distance. Prizes for the greatest distance in three age categories will be awarded, and contestants need not be present to win.

Wednesday, February 17th - Nose Art Design Workshop

Learn about the unique history of airplane nose art and create a custom nose art design for one of NEAM’s historic aircraft.

Thursday, February 18th- Kites in Flight Workshop

Discover the science of how kites fly, construct a kite using an array of materials, and test your creation at our indoor flight station.

Friday, February 19th- LEGO Flying Machine Contest

Back by popular demand! Create your own imaginative LEGO flying machine and enter to win prizes from our Wings ‘N Things Gift Shop. Prizes will be awarded in three age categories and builders need not be present to win.

Activities are included with the price of admission on the day of your visit except where noted.