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Looking for a unique space to host your next meeting or event? The Air Force Museum Foundation coordinates external usage of facilities within the Museum complex. We can accommodate groups of various sizes in a wide variety of settings. Traditional options such as auditoriums, boardrooms, and learning centers are available. So too are the stunning Center Stage, Presidential Gallery, or Space Gallery Overlook, where guests can meet, dine, or mingle surrounded by arguably the most impressive aircraft collection on the planet.

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Ticketed Foundation Events

When you attend an Air Force Museum Foundation event, your ticket purchase helps our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization support the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™. The Foundation hosts After Dark and Celebrating Aviation events, as well as a variety of other exciting events.

Celebrating Aviation: Eagle Squadron Recognition

On Monday, March 9, join us as the Royal Air Force presents the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force with a plaque commemorating the Eagle Squadron for their support in the Battle of Britain. James Normington, a former Royal Air Force Officer, and Dr. Douglas Lantry, NMUSAF Historian, will share the history of the Eagle Squadron.

The evening will conclude with a presentation and formal dedication of the plaque honoring the Eagle Squadron by a representative of the British Embassy to AFMC Commander, LtGen Hurry. The presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Air Force Museum Theatre, with seating beginning at 6 p.m. Ticketholders are welcome to arrive at 5:30 p.m. to visit the exhibits in the first building regarding the Eagle Squadron and the World War II Gallery.

Tickets are $25 each.
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After Dark: Bombers and Brews

The Air Force Museum Foundation’s popular adults-only After Dark: Bombers & Brews will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

Enjoy dancing to live music, rare artifacts from the Wright State University archives and the Museum’s collection normally not on display, two rounds of trivia with prizes, caricature artists, heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bars, and much more!

After Dark events are for adults only (ages 21+). Tickets for Bombers & Brews are $45.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the event will run from 6-10 p.m. Experience the Museum in a whole new light!

Museum Events Made Possible
by the Foundation

The Foundation is pleased to sponsor a variety of events each year at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Annually, we sponsor events such as the Bunny Trail and Troops and Treats.

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Special Exhibits

People in costumes.
OceanXplorer ship against a blue sky and blue sea with a helicopter above.
An exhibit featuring dinosaurs.

The Air Force Museum Foundation funds special exhibits to attract visitors who might not otherwise visit the Museum. Previous special exhibits include OceanXperience by Flying Fish Exhibits, Discover Steampunk by Imagine Exhibitions, and Dinosaurs in Motion by Imagine Exhibitions. While not specifically aviation-focused, these special exhibits introduce audiences of all ages to a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) concepts.

If your organization is interested in sponsoring an exhibit, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us for more information.

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