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Down the Road and Around the Corner
at the Virginia Aviation Museum
--- Current as of 03 December 2008 ---
NOTE: Any one of our standard educational programs can be arranged exclusively for your group.
Call us for details. Customized educational programs can also be arranged.
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Ÿ 10 January 2009 (Saturday): Young Scouter Day ---
•o Session One 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
•o Session Two 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (a repeat of Session One) ---
Build and fly paper airplanes, rotors, a UFO, and more. Explore the dynamics of flight using hands-on exhibits. Take the controls and "fly" a Piper Cub. Program is included with regular paid museum admission.
Reservations not required, but an e-mail heads-up would be appreciated.
Ÿ 17 January (Saturday / 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.): Introduction to Aviation -- BSA Aviation Merit Badge Opportunity (but open to all 11 years or older). Visit our web site (vam.smv.org) for registration form, fee, and other details
Ÿ 24 January (Saturday / 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.): Out of Sight Flight --- GSUSA Junior Aerospace Badge Opportunity.
Visit our web site (vam.smv.org) for registration form, fee, and other details
Ÿ 24 January (Saturday) / 1:30p.m. - 3:30 p.m.): Weather Watch --- --- GSUSA Junior Weather Badge Opportunity.
Visit our web site (vam.smv.org) for registration form, fee, and other details .
Ÿ 07 February (Saturday / 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.): Introduction to Weather ---
BSA Aviation Merit Badge Opportunity (but open to all 11 years or older).
Visit our web site (vam.smv.org) for registration form, fee, and other details
Ÿ 14 February 2009 (Saturday): Young Scouter Day ---
•o Session One 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
•o Session Two 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (a repeat of Session One) ---
Build and fly paper airplanes, rotors, a UFO, and more. Explore the dynamics of flight using hands-on exhibits. Take the controls and "fly" a Piper Cub. Program is included with regular paid museum admission.
Reservations not required, but an e-mail heads-up would be appreciated.
Ÿ 21 February (Saturday) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.): Out of Sight Flight --- GSUSA Junior Aerospace Badge Opportunity (but open to all).
Visit our web site (vam.smv.org) for registration form, fee, and other details
Ÿ 21 February (Saturday) / 1:30p.m. - 3:30 p.m.): Weather Watch --- --- GSUSA Junior Weather Badge Opportunity. Visit our web site (vam.smv.org) for registration form, fee, and other details .
Ÿ 24 (Tuesday) and 26 (Thursday) February 2009: Tuskegee Airmen --- Meet, listen to,
talk with, learn from these historic figures firsthand. Program is free with paid museum admission. Reservations suggested (but not required). Programs are at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.(The second program each day is a repeat of the first program; programs scheduled on Thursday are a repeat of Tuesday). Program is free with paid museum admission.
Reservations for Group Bookings Required (groups discounts apply).
Reservations for individual admission not required.
Ÿ 07 March (Saturday) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.): Out of Sight Flight --- GSUSA Junior Aerospace Badge Opportunity (but open to all).
Visit our web site (vam.smv.org) for registration form, fee, and other details
Ÿ 07 March (Saturday) / 1:30p.m. - 3:30 p.m.): Weather Watch --- --- GSUSA Junior Weather Badge Opportunity.
Visit our web site (vam.smv.org) for registration form, fee, and other details .
Ÿ 14 March (Saturday / 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.): Introduction to Aviation -- BSA Aviation
Merit Badge Opportunity (but open to all 11 years or older). Visit our web site (vam.smv.org) for registration form, fee, and other details
Ÿ 21 March 2009 (Saturday) - 22 March 2009 (Sunday): Wings and Rails --- All Aboard the Family Fun Express! Get ready for the tenth annual model railroad extravaganza. Program is free with paid museum admission. Reservations NOT required.
Ÿ 28 March 2009 (Saturday): Young Scouter Day ---
•o Session One 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
•o Session Two 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (a repeat of Session One) ---
Build and fly paper airplanes, rotors, a UFO, and more. Explore the dynamics of flight using hands-on exhibits. Take the controls and "fly" a Piper Cub. Program is included with regular paid museum admission.
Reservations not required, but an e-mail heads-up would be appreciated.
Ÿ 11 April (Saturday / 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ): Meet Jay JayTM Day --Bring your family and friends when Jay Jay the Jet Plane lands at the Virginia
Aviation Museum! Meet Jay Jay and have your picture taken with this adorable little plane! Plus, face-painting, balloon art, button-making, crafts and more! Tickets are $8 each for all ages and includes Virginia Aviation Museum admission.
Reservations required
Ÿ May 2009 TBA F-14 Tomcat Forum --- a rare opportunity immerse yourself in the history and operation of one of aviation's most recognized icons. You learn why and how the Tomcat was developed. You'll meet F-14 pilots and RIOs and hear their personal Stories, flying training, and operational missions around the world from aircraft carriers. Program is included with regular paid museum admission.
Reservations not required, but an e-mail heads up would be appreciated.
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Ÿ 20June (Saturday / 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.): AIR FAIR --- Kick off your summer with an educational family-fun event. Celebrate Flight at the Virginia Aviation Museum! ... Planes, Helicopters, Fire Trucks, Police Cruisers, Canine Bomb Squad Dogs, Demonstrations, Hands-on activities, and much more. Program is free with paid museum admission.
Dave Reisenwitz
Assistant Director, Virginia Aviation Museum
Marketing, Education, and Program Development
5701 Huntsman Road
Richmond International Airport, VA 23250-2416
Phone: 804 - 236 - 3622
FAX: 804-236-3623
e-mail:
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