The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton, Ohio, has announced that Rocket Day will return on Sept. 26, offering families the opportunity to build and launch model rockets while exploring aerospace and STEM concepts through a variety of hands-on activities. The free event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature model rocket building, launch opportunities, interactive demonstrations, and educational exhibits designed to introduce visitors of all ages to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Model rocket construction will take place indoors, with kits available while supplies last. Outdoor launches are planned throughout the day, weather permitting, and museum officials encourage visitors to arrive early to secure a rocket kit. Visitors will also find STEM-focused activities and demonstrations throughout the museum.
(Image credit: Cheryl Prichard/U.S. Air Force)
The National Aviation Hall of Fame will participate with hands-on exhibits and educational opportunities centered on aviation, aerospace, science, and engineering. “As the exclusive nonprofit established to support the Museum, the Air Force Museum Foundation is proud to support Rocket Day,” said Seth Baron, CEO of the Air Force Museum Foundation. “Enhancing the experience of young visitors with extraordinary educational resources that connect them with the Museum’s mission and inspire them to explore aviation, aerospace, and STEM is at the core of our mission.” Admission and parking are free. For more information and to support the National Museum of the USAF, click on this link: www.nationalmuseum.af.mil.
